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Aviation Daily, October 6, 2021

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Airlines

Qantas
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Qantas Offers More Clarity On Narrowbody Order Timing

Oct 05, 2021
The carrier said it will select “preferred suppliers” for new aircraft and engines, which will be followed by firm orders in mid-2022.
Emirates Tim Clark and Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr
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Emirates Seeks Clarity On Deliveries, Criticizes Boeing

Oct 05, 2021
Emirates is in negotiations with both Boeing and Airbus about potential shifts in deliveries for its 777X, 787-9 and A350 fleets, and is criticizing Boeing for its lack of transparency vis-à-vis customers on its proposed schedule.
Jet2
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UK Leisure Carrier Jet2 Orders 15 More Airbus A321neos

Oct 05, 2021
UK LCC Jet2 says it has agreed with Airbus to buy a further 15 new A321neo aircraft to be delivered between 2026 and 2029.  
Qatar Airways and RwandAir CEOs signing codeshare
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Qatar Airways, RwandAir Sign Codeshare Deal

Oct 05, 2021
As part of a codeshare agreement signed by Qatar Airways and RwandAir, the Rwandan carrier will launch new nonstop flights between Kigali and Doha starting in December.  
AirAsia A320s
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AirAsia Gets $120M Loan From Government Entity

Oct 05, 2021
AirAsia has received an approval from Danajamin Nasional for a loan of up to MYR500 million ($120 million) under a government aid package known as the Danajamin Prihatin Guarantee Scheme. 
Aerolineas Argentinas
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Aerolineas Argentinas Cites Solid Rebound In Domestic Demand

Oct 04, 2021
Argentina’s flag-carrier Aerolineas Argentinas believes domestic demand is recovering at a steady clip, and domestic traffic could inch closer to 2019 levels early in 2022.

The Daily Memo

United 777-322ER
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Daily Memo: United Airlines CEO Sees Full Asian Recovery By 2023

Oct 05, 2021
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he expects international markets in Asia will recover to pre-pandemic levels of activity by 2023, slower than other regions but still ahead of some industry forecasts.

Regulatory/Legislative

Vertical
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UK Regulator Forms eVTOL Safety Consortium With AAM Industry

Oct 05, 2021
The CAA-led eVTOL Safety Leadership Group includes potential operators, manufacturers, rotorcraft experts and aviation companies which have been brought together to foster understanding of the aviation safety implications of advanced air mobility.  

Airports

Willie Walsh at IATA AGM Oct 5 2021
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IATA Blasts Rising Airport Charges, ACI World Hits Back

Oct 05, 2021
IATA DG and CEO Willie Walsh slammed planned increases in charges by some airports and air navigation service providers; ACI World DG Luis Felipe de Oliveira said the comments do not reflect efforts made by airports to support the aviation ecosystem.

Sustainability

ATR turboprop
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Sweden’s BRA, ATR And Neste To Demo 100% SAF

Sep 17, 2021
Swedish regional BRA, OEM ATR and fuel supplier Neste partner to certify 100% SAF for ATR regional turboprops; first test flight in 2022.
sustainability panel
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Aviation Stakeholders Must Rise To Meet Sustainability Goal Challenges

Oct 05, 2021
Aviation industry players have already begun discussing ways to put feet on IATA’s recently approved resolution that commits member airlines to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 

Air Navigation

contrails
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Association Urges Re-Think Of Communications Loss Protocols

Oct 05, 2021
Some jurisdictions are over-reacting when civil aircraft lose communications with air traffic control (ATC), holding operators accountable for costs associated with military intervention and creating a culture of blame, rather than one that fosters learning lessons and improving protocols, the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) warned.

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