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Aviation Daily, April 26, 2022

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Airlines

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Alaska Airlines Pilots To Vote On Strike Authorization

Apr 25, 2022
The leadership of Alaska Airlines’ pilot union voted unanimously to conduct a strike authorization ballot in May, as negotiations with management toward a new contract remain at a standstill.
United Airlines 787-9
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American, United Alter Fleet Plans Amid 787 Delivery Uncertainty

Apr 22, 2022
Updated fleet plans from two U.S.-based Boeing 787 operators include some 2022 deliveries but continue to slide units into future years amid ongoing uncertainty over when the FAA will allow resumption of customer hand-overs. 
Jetsmart
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Peruvian Regulators Grant Approval For JetSmart Peru Launch

Apr 08, 2022
Peru’s Ministry of Transport (MTC) has authorized JetSmart Peru to commence operations, clearing the way for the new ULCC to make its debut possibly by the end of the current quarter. 
S7 Airlines A320neo
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Oneworld, Russia’s S7 Airlines Suspend Alliance Membership

Apr 25, 2022
Russian carrier S7 Airlines has been suspended from the Oneworld alliance by mutual agreement, with effect from April 19.
Aeroflot Airbus A320
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Aeroflot Group Reports 20% Drop In Passengers

Apr 25, 2022
Russia’s largest airline group Aeroflot reported carrying 2.2 million passengers in March 2022, a 20.4% drop compared to the same period the previous year. 
Brazilian Air Force Airbus A330 MRTT
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Brazil Acquires Two A330s For MRTT Conversions

Apr 19, 2022
The Brazilian Air Force has acquired a pair of Airbus A330-200 airliners with the aim of converting them into multi-role tanker transport aircraft.

The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: How Bad Is The Pilot Shortage? United’s Done The Math

Apr 25, 2022
U.S. airlines were battling a pilot shortage well before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the crisis has exacerbated the challenge with no short-term solution in sight. 

Sustainability

Ampaire Eco caravan
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Ampaire Ground-Tests Hybrid-Electric Caravan

Apr 25, 2022
Once again an independent company, Ampaire has begun ground-testing a Cessna Grand Caravan modified to hybrid-electric propulsion. 
Toronto Pearson Airport
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Plans Announced For Toronto SAF Plant

Apr 25, 2022
Canadian startup Refuel Energy has announced plans to build a 3,000 barrel/day (126,000 gal.) renewable fuels plant in southern Ontario. 

Regulatory/Legislative

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FAA Flags Fuel Blockage Risk On Rolls-Powered 787s

Apr 25, 2022
Rolls-Royce is developing software to address a “design issue” that puts certain Trent 1000-powered Boeing 787s at risk of fuel flow restrictions under certain conditions.
Hong Kong International Airport
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Hong Kong To Relax Border Rules, Beijing Airports Under Pressure

Apr 25, 2022
 More than two years after it shut its borders to non-residents, Hong Kong is finally allowing international travelers to enter the city starting in May, although still retaining test and quarantine requirements. 

Cargo

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Air Canada To Launch Transatlantic Freighter Routes

Apr 04, 2022
Air Canada will commence all-cargo transatlantic flights in May, connecting Toronto (YYZ) to four European cities.

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