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Aviation Daily, September 30, 2021

VOL. 425 NO. 62 September 30, 2021
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Airlines

United pilot getting vaccine
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United Airlines To Begin Firing 593 Employees Who Refused Vaccine

Sep 29, 2021
United Airlines said it will soon begin the process of firing 593 employees who refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19, as the company makes good on a threat to part with unvaccinated workers following a Sept. 27 deadline.
Ryanair plane at Alghero Airport
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Bids Set To Close For Sardinian PSO Services

Sep 28, 2021
The government of Sardinia has said that subsidized air services from the Mediterranean island to both Rome and Milan will continue after current operator Alitalia ceases to exist on Oct. 15.
easyJet
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EasyJet Completes $1.6B Rights Issue

Sep 29, 2021
“The success of this capital raise, thanks to great support from investors, will enable easyJet to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate its post-COVID-19 recovery plan,” easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren said.
Conecta
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Azul Conecta Takes First Deliveries Of Grand Caravan EX Fleet Order

Sep 29, 2021
Textron Aviation has completed the first two deliveries of a fleet order of Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprops to Brazilian customer Azul Conecta, a subsidiary of Azul Airlines.

Daily Briefs

A220
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Daily Memo: Air France’s New Fleet Chapter

Sep 29, 2021
Fleet renewal is a huge part of CEO Ben Smith’s plans to improve the profitability of the group and close the gap on its European peers.

Regulatory/Legislative

FAA
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FAA Needs New Noise Metrics For PBN Procedures, GAO Says

Sep 28, 2021
The FAA needs to use additional noise metrics to assess the impact of implementing performance-based navigation (PBN) procedures at airports to avoid legal challenges and delays, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recommended.

Sustainability

University of Sheffield
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UK Launches SAF R&D Center At Sheffield University

Sep 29, 2021
The UK plans to build a center to lead research, testing and certification of new sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

Airframers

ATR 72-600
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ATR Eyes Universal Hydrogen’s Capsule

Sep 23, 2021
ATR senior executives are looking at Universal Hydrogen’s plans for a modular liquid hydrogen storage and logistics system and appear to be ready to cooperate, providing the capsule’s safety features are deemed solid.
Boeing
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Boeing Creates Digital Team For Next New Commercial Aircraft

Sep 29, 2021
Boeing is establishing an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to digitally pave the way for the design and production of its next commercial aircraft using capabilities and methods largely perfected on a recent set of military programs.
E190
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Embraer Tables Regional Jet Outlook For China

Sep 29, 2021
Embraer is proposing a right-sizing of the Chinese fleet and suggests adding aircraft with 70-150 seats to ply new regional routes and relieve stress on major air hubs.

MRO

Zhuhai
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Ameco Signs Scores Of Cooperative Agreements In Zhuhai

Sep 29, 2021
Chinese MRO provider Ameco has signed numerous maintenance services deals at the Zhuhai Airshow, including with Honeywell and Collins Aerospace to support Air China’s fleet. 
Atlas
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USM Demand Swings To Widebody Engines

Sep 22, 2021
Engine MRO companies specializing in used survivable material (USM) are noticing an uptick in requirement for widebody engine parts thanks to newfound air cargo demand brought about by reduced belly capacity.

Industry Data