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Bjorn’s Corner: The challenges of airliner development. Part 22. Flight tests
September 24, 2021, ©. Leeham News: Last week, we looked at the necessary Production Certificate for the production of our airplanes. Now our program plan has approached the mid-phase of the Post-Launch phase. We start assembling our test... Read More
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Is cargo capacity deciding the airliner variant?
Subscription Required By Bjorn Fehrm Introduction September 23, 2021, © Leeham News: In last week’s article, we put the question: Has the increased cargo pricing started to affect the choice of airliner variant? We listed recent decisions between... Read More
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Airbus presents their CityAirbus UAM
By Bjorn Fehrm September 21, 2021, ©. Leeham News: Airbus helicopter division presented their entry for the UAM market today at the Airbus 2021 Summit in Toulouse. It was a presentation of a vehicle and ecosystem that has... Read More
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HOTR: Lockheed reveals tanker info: it’s all about America
Sept. 21, 2021, © Leeham News: Lockheed Martin (LMT) last week revealed its dedicated product launch web site page of the LMXT aerial refuel tanker. The LMXT uses the Airbus A330 MRTT as the platform for the US... Read More
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Pontifications: 8-year old A330-300 converted to freighter, reflects weak market
By Scott Hamilton Sept. 20, 2021, © Leeham News: An 8-year-old Airbus A330-300 was converted recently from passenger to freighter configuration by EFW. Actually, says EFW’s Wolfgang Schmid, the airplane is not quite eight. It is the youngest... Read More
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Behind the latest Boeing CMO
Subscription Required By Vincent Valery Introduction Sept. 20, 2021, © Leeham News: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) released its latest Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) last week. While the latest total 20-year outlook for commercial aircraft remains below 2019 (43,610... Read More
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Bjorn’s Corner: The challenges of airliner development. Part 21. Production Certificate
September 17, 2021, ©. Leeham News: Last week, we looked at the Production facilities and tooling. In order to bring in revenue, we need to deliver aircraft. But to have the right to deliver aircraft we need a... Read More
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Is cargo capacity deciding passenger airliner choice?
Subscription Required By Vincent Valery Introduction Sep. 16, 2021, © Leeham News: LNA has so far compared the performance of both factory and converted freighter aircraft. We will continue the cargo-themed series by analyzing how cargo capacity might... Read More
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Boeing; 20-year aircraft demand back to pre-pandemic level
By Bjorn Fehrm September 14, 2021, ©. Leeham News: Boeing released its yearly commercial aircraft demand forecast today. Over the next 20 years, the demand for single-aisle aircraft is past pre-covid levels at more than 32,000 aircraft, with... Read More
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Pontifications: How Airbus maneuvered Boeing into launching a re-engined 737
Sept. 13, 2021, © Leeham News: Tomorrow night the US PBS network broadcasts an hour-long special examining the Boeing 737 MAX crisis. Here is a preview. Afterward, the show will stream on PBS’s Frontline website. I sat for... Read More
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Delta Urges Airlines to Make a National ‘No Fly’ List of Problematic Passengers - The New York Times
Delta Urges Airlines to Make a National ‘No Fly’ List of Problematic Passengers - The New York Times
Delta Urges Airlines to Make a National ‘No Fly’ List of Problematic Passengers The New York TimesDelta urges other airlines to shares internal 'no fly' lists as unruly passenger incidents rise Fox BusinessDelta has banned more than 1,600 unruly passengers. Now, it[…]
Source: "airlines" - Google News
Created on: Sep 23, 2021 | 18:27 pm
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Flight attendant assaulted on Hawaiian Airlines flight - Associated Press
Flight attendant assaulted on Hawaiian Airlines flight - Associated Press
Flight attendant assaulted on Hawaiian Airlines flight Associated Press
Source: "airlines" - Google News
Created on: Sep 23, 2021 | 16:52 pm
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Employees Sue United Airlines Over Vaccine Mandate - SHRM
Employees Sue United Airlines Over Vaccine Mandate - SHRM
Employees Sue United Airlines Over Vaccine Mandate SHRM
Source: "airlines" - Google News
Created on: Sep 23, 2021 | 15:15 pm
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Southwest Airlines' incoming CEO says carrier will cut flights next year if staffing falls short - CNBC
Southwest Airlines' incoming CEO says carrier will cut flights next year if staffing falls short - CNBC
Southwest Airlines' incoming CEO says carrier will cut flights next year if staffing falls short CNBC
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Created on: Sep 23, 2021 | 13:29 pm
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United Airlines workers with religious objections to the Covid vaccine will be placed on unpaid leave - CNN
United Airlines workers with religious objections to the Covid vaccine will be placed on unpaid leave - CNN
United Airlines workers with religious objections to the Covid vaccine will be placed on unpaid leave CNNUnvaccinated United Airlines Employees To Be Put On Temporary Leave NPRU.S. airlines flag hit to bookings from surge in Delta variant Reuters'Things moved downward rather quickly': Airlines[…]
Source: "airlines" - Google News
Created on: Sep 13, 2021 | 03:00 am
"airlines" - Google News | Sep 13, 2021 | 03:00 am
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IATA urges Kenyan Government to Reduce PCR Test Fees to Boost Air Travel, Economic Recovery
IATA urges Kenyan Government to Reduce PCR Test Fees to Boost Air Travel, Economic Recovery
IATA urged the Kenyan government to use all mechanisms at its disposal to encourage air travel, including reductions in COVID-19 test charges.
Source: IATA Press Releases
Created on: Sep 24, 2021 | 04:00 am
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IATA Announces Speakers, Agenda for the World Air Transport Summit in Boston
IATA Announces Speakers, Agenda for the World Air Transport Summit in Boston
IATA announced the program and speakers for the World Air Transport Summit, which is being held in conjunction with the IATA Annual General Meeting in Boston, USA, 3-5 October.
Source: IATA Press Releases
Created on: Sep 22, 2021 | 07:00 am
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IATA Urges Ethiopian Government to Maintain Support for Aviation
IATA Urges Ethiopian Government to Maintain Support for Aviation
IATA called on the government of Ethiopia to continue its focus on maintaining efficient air connectivity amid the COVID-19 crisis
Source: IATA Press Releases
Created on: Sep 22, 2021 | 05:00 am
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2022 Edition IATA Manuals Reflecting Vital Industry Standard Updates now Available
2022 Edition IATA Manuals Reflecting Vital Industry Standard Updates now Available
IATA has completed the annual revision of its air transport industry manuals for cargo, ground handling, and operations. 2022 Edition IATA Manuals now available.
Source: IATA Press Releases
Created on: Sep 21, 2021 | 10:30 am
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Statement on the US Decision to Lift COVID-19 Travel Restrictions from Certain Countries
Statement on the US Decision to Lift COVID-19 Travel Restrictions from Certain Countries
IATA welcomed the US decision to enable vaccinated travelers to enter the US with a negative COVID-19 test result from November.
Source: IATA Press Releases
Created on: Sep 20, 2021 | 07:00 am
IATA Press Releases | Sep 20, 2021 | 07:00 am
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Mammoth invests in MRO firm to support B777 conversions
Mammoth invests in MRO firm to support B777 conversions
Mammoth Freighters has invested in widebody maintenance and modification firm GDC Technics to support its Boeing 777-200LR and 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter... Read MoreThe post Mammoth invests in MRO firm to support B777 conversions appeared first on Air Cargo News.
Source: Air Cargo News
Created on: Sep 23, 2021 | 06:11 am
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CargoAi expands reach with booking request service
CargoAi expands reach with booking request service
CargoAi has added a new booking request service that will allow freight forwarders to connect through the platform with GSAs... Read MoreThe post CargoAi expands reach with booking request service appeared first on Air Cargo News.
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Created on: Sep 23, 2021 | 05:47 am
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DSV inaugurates its largest logistics centre in Africa
DSV inaugurates its largest logistics centre in Africa
DSV has opened a logistics headquarters for its Africa operations in Gauteng in South Africa. Located near OR Tambo International... Read MoreThe post DSV inaugurates its largest logistics centre in Africa appeared first on Air Cargo News.
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Created on: Sep 23, 2021 | 05:32 am
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Kuwait Airways selects ATC as cargo GSSA in Europe
Kuwait Airways selects ATC as cargo GSSA in Europe
Kuwait Airways has selected ATC Aviation Services as its cargo general sales and services agent (GSSA) in Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary,... Read MoreThe post Kuwait Airways selects ATC as cargo GSSA in Europe appeared first on Air Cargo News.
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Created on: Sep 23, 2021 | 05:19 am
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Tiaca tells air cargo to brace for ‘unprecedented challenges’ in Q4
Tiaca tells air cargo to brace for ‘unprecedented challenges’ in Q4
Supply chain group Tiaca has warned that the air cargo sector faces “unprecedented challenges” in the fourth quarter. The air... Read MoreThe post Tiaca tells air cargo to brace for ‘unprecedented challenges’ in Q4 appeared first on Air Cargo News.
Source: Air Cargo News
Created on: Sep 22, 2021 | 12:19 pm
Air Cargo News | Sep 22, 2021 | 12:19 pm
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Biden Administration’s Delay In Reopening To Europeans Cost U.S. Travel Companies Dearly
Biden Administration’s Delay In Reopening To Europeans Cost U.S. Travel Companies Dearly
The Biden administration’s decision to allow Europeans once again to fly to the United States – beginning sometime in November – was cheered by leaders throughout the woebegone U.S. travel and tourism industry on Monday.
Source: Daniel Reed
Created on: Sep 21, 2021 | 06:00 am
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All Those Business Travel Chickens That Airlines Were Counting? They Aren’t Hatching, Undercutting Forecasts.
All Those Business Travel Chickens That Airlines Were Counting? They Aren’t Hatching, Undercutting Forecasts.
The recovery of business travel demand has gone into a worrisome stall, and some in the airline and hotel industries are starting to seriously consider whether it will ever return to 2019 levels.
Source: Daniel Reed
Created on: Sep 14, 2021 | 06:00 am
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U.S. Cities For The First Time Could Turn Billions Invested In Airports Into Cash For Other Projects
U.S. Cities For The First Time Could Turn Billions Invested In Airports Into Cash For Other Projects
Local governments could reap $131 billion by privatizing operations at 31 large and medium-sized airports, the Reason Foundation estimates — and that could be a lowball figure.
Source: Daniel Reed
Created on: Sep 9, 2021 | 06:00 am
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Twitter Comments Show Airline Service Quality Bombed This Summer Amid Widespread Staff Shortages
Twitter Comments Show Airline Service Quality Bombed This Summer Amid Widespread Staff Shortages
Air travelers these days are feeling deprived of the attention they expect to receive. For good reason; they simply aren’t getting it. And they’re letting the rest of us hear about it via social media.
Source: Daniel Reed
Created on: Sep 7, 2021 | 06:00 am
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Is The Recovery Of Travel Demand About To Fizzle Out, Or Just Experiencing A Seasonal Lull?
Is The Recovery Of Travel Demand About To Fizzle Out, Or Just Experiencing A Seasonal Lull?
The U.S. travel industry has begun receiving a long-and-growing string of bad news reports as it heads into the critical period historically known as the post-summer “shoulder season.”
Source: Daniel Reed
Created on: Sep 3, 2021 | 06:00 am
Daniel Reed | Sep 3, 2021 | 06:00 am
