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Aviation Daily, October 11, 2021

VOL. 426 NO. 6 October 11, 2021
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Regulatory/Legislative

Heathrow Airport
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UK Removes More Countries From COVID-19 Travel Red List

Oct 08, 2021
The UK government will remove 47 countries and territories from its COVID-19 travel red list, opening up the possibility for airlines to reinstate more of their pre-pandemic schedules. 
Changi Airport
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Singapore, South Korea To Start Vaccinated Travel Lanes, U.S. May Follow

Oct 08, 2021
The transport ministries of Singapore and South Korea have agreed to launch a vaccinated travel lane (VTL) starting Nov. 15, allowing inoculated passengers to travel without restrictions on the purpose or requirements for a controlled itinerary. 
United Airlines employee vaccinated
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GOP Leaders Object To White House Airline Vaccine Push

Oct 08, 2021
Republican leaders in the U.S. House Transportation Committee have written to President Joe Biden expressing concerns about the administration’s use of airline contracts as “coercive measures” to get carriers to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for their workers.
American Airlines maintenance checking aircraft
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Lawmakers Push FAA On Part 147 Update

Sep 30, 2021
U.S. lawmakers eager to see the FAA wrap up a long-awaited rework of aviation technician education standards are pressuring the agency to meet its latest scheduled release date, which is months after the deadline set by law. 

The Daily Memo

A380
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Daily Memo: Why The A380 Did Not Work Out

Oct 08, 2021
Airbus overall lost multiple billions on a program that it once hoped would help it take over the lead from Boeing in commercial aviation. While that success was achieved anyway, the A380 only made it much harder.

Airlines

Porter Airlines Dash 8-400
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Canada’s Porter Airlines Says Pre-Downturn Network Restored

Oct 06, 2021
Porter Airlines said it restored its full pre-downturn level of year-round destinations on Oct. 6, adding the remaining six to reach 18 points served. 
Condor
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Condor Begins Rebuilding U.S. Network

Sep 23, 2021
Condor is opening a transatlantic route to New York in November after seeing demand to the U.S. increase since the Biden administration announced an easing of restrictions for foreign travelers.
Iberia Airbus A330-200
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Iberia, LEVEL Form Codeshare Agreement With Alaska Airlines

Oct 05, 2021
Iberia and LEVEL have signed a new codeshare agreement aiming to extend connectivity between Spain and the U.S. West Coast, a move that comes just weeks after the U.S. announced an easing of travel restrictions that should allow transatlantic demand to recover after months of subdued activity.  
Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900
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Aviation Sector Warns Against ‘Start-Stop’ Border Policies

Oct 07, 2021
Airlines and manufacturers are urging industry players to be patient on the relatively gradual recovery in Asia-Pacific, and to prevent borders from going into a “start-stop-start” scenario, which in turn would be more detrimental for airline and supply chain operation.

Suppliers

Grazia Vittadini
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Former Airbus CTO Vittadini Moving To Rolls-Royce

Oct 05, 2021
Airbus’ former chief technology officer (CTO) Grazia Vittadini is heading to Rolls-Royce where she will take on the CTO role for the aero-engine manufacturer. 
Shell
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Shell Sets Out SAF Production Ambition

Sep 21, 2021
The oil and gas company has set itself a target of producing 2 million metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) a year by 2025—a significant near-term scale-up in supply since Shell is not producing SAF at present.

Airports

Vueling
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Vueling Secures Ceded Air France Slots At Paris Orly

Sep 21, 2021
As a result of the conditions imposed by the European Commission, International Airlines Group-owned Vueling will be able to operate new routes from the Paris airport as of November.

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