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Aviation Daily, June 24, 2021

VOL. 424 NO. 58 June 24, 2021
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Regulatory/Legislative

Gatwick Airport
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Pressure Grows On UK Government Over COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

Jun 23, 2021
The UK government is facing growing pressure from pilots and airlines over its handling of COVID-19 travel restrictions, as the travel industry held a “day of action” to call for more action and more transparency in efforts to reopen the sector.  
Hong Kong International Airport
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Hong Kong Set To Reduce Quarantine Entry Rules

Jun 21, 2021
The Hong Kong government intends to further ease entry requirements imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cutting quarantine periods down to a week for most vaccinated travelers.

The Daily Memo

Miami-Dade Aviation Department
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Daily Memo: LCCs Descend On Miami International Airport

Jun 23, 2021
Spirit Airlines is looking to cement its status as South Florida’s premier ULCC with new service out of Miami International Airport (MIA) beginning in September. 

Airlines

Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly
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Southwest Airlines Longtime CEO Gary Kelly To Step Aside In 2022

Jun 23, 2021
After serving at the helm of Southwest Airlines for nearly 17 years, CEO Gary Kelly will “transition roles” in February 2022, stepping aside from leading the Dallas-based carrier to serving as its Executive Chairman. 
TGV train station at CDG
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Air France Steps Up Train/Flight Combinations With New Routes

Jun 22, 2021
Air France plans to increase its connections with SNCF French Railways by adding seven new routes to their combined network.
Flyr
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Norwegian Startup Flyr Secures AOC In Time For June 30 Launch

Jun 21, 2021
Oslo-based Flyr will initially focus on domestic Norwegian routes, alongside a few European leisure destinations.

Airports

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U.S. Commercial, GA Airports To Receive FAA Recovery Aid

Jun 22, 2021
The FAA plans to award $8 billion in grants to U.S. commercial, reliever and general aviation airports to aid in their recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Changi Airport Group
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Changi’s Profits Tank As Affiliates Shine During Pandemic

Jun 23, 2021
Changi Airport Group’s (CAG) international airports, especially China’s Chongqing (CKG) and Russia’s Sochi (AER), have remained profitable thanks to a rebound in domestic traffic. 

Technology

Paris
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Volocopter Takes First Step Toward Paris UAM

Jun 21, 2021
Volocopter conducted a remotely controlled flight of its 2X prototype at Le Bourget Airport outside Paris on June 21, the first in France by an eVTOL vehicle.

Cargo

WestJet
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WestJet Adding Boeing 737 Freighters Amid Cargo Push

Jun 23, 2021
WestJet will integrate at least four 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs) to its expanding cargo strategy and plans to have at least two operating when its first dedicated freighter service is launched early in 2022. 

Industry Data