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Breeze To Launch Scheduled Service in May 2021

David Neeleman’s U.S. startup has reached a deal with Nordic Aviation Capital to lease 15 Embraer E190s.

Rolls-Royce Sees Gradual Recovery but More Covid Uncertainty

UK engine maker Rolls now expects a 55 percent decline in engine flying hours for widebodies this year.

Brazil Begins Manufacturing of Saab Gripen Fighter

Saab’s Brazilian subsidiary will supply airframe components to both Swedish and Brazilian assembly lines.

Airbus Sees Modest Climb in Deliveries in June

The European airframe maker sent 36 commercial airplanes to customers in June, compared with 24 in May and 14 in April.

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United Airlines Warns of Up to 36,000 Furloughs

UAL calls its decision to institute involuntary furloughs starting October 1 “a last resort.”

Brussels Warns U.S. of Escalation of Aerospace Subsidy Dispute

European Union trade commissioner Phil Hogan accused the U.S. of rejecting the EU's attempts to finally settle their dispute over aerospace subsidies.

Avolon Cancels Order for 27 Boeing 737 Max Jets

Dublin, Ireland-based lessor Avolon registers its second Max order cancellation this year, raising the number of withdrawn commitments to 102.

U.S. Approves Hawkeyes for France and Ospreys for Indonesia

The latest round of U.S. State Department approvals of Foreign Military Sales includes a prospective deal to supply MV-22 Osprey tiltrotors to Indonesia.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to Launch Operations July 14

New low-cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi gets ready to start operations despite Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Breeze Airways Delays Launch Until 2021

Underserved midsize cities will have to wait for launch of David Neeleman’s U.S. low-fare airline.

NASA, Lockheed Martin Progress Toward Supersonic Trials

Assembly of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology demonstrator is underway at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works factory in Palmdale, California.

Australia to buy LRASM; Unveils Strategic Plan

The long-range anti-ship missile extends Australia’s maritime reach as strategic competition rises in the Indo-Pacific region.

UK Eases Quarantine Rules for Some Countries

The delayed review of the UK's contentious quarantine policy eases requirements for 59 countries, but not for travelers from the U.S. and many others.

Regulations and Government

FAA and Boeing Complete 737 Max Certification Flights

Following three days of flight testing the 737 Max, the FAA must now evaluate data on changes to the airplane’s flight control system.

ATR To Cut Regional Airliner Production by Half

A 50 percent reduction in airplane output by ATR this year will accompany the loss of 204 jobs.

Farnborough International Air Show Set for Online Takeoff

Farnborough International Air Show Set for Online Takeoff

Torqued: Will the Future of Aviation Look Like Its Past?

Airlines need to reconsider how they treat customers if they want people to get back in their airplanes.

Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual with FIA Connect

FIA Connect will feature a busy program of webinars and conferences, as well as a Meet the Buyer event and online meetings for young people.

IG Report Says Boeing Withheld Max Data from FAA

The Department of Transportation’s Inspector General’s office faulted Boeing for failing to submit documents detailing modifications to the 737 Max’s MCAS.

International Air Traffic Founders as Covid Rates Surge

The International Air Transport Association cites Covid case rates in the U.S. and half of emerging economies as an impediment to air traffic recovery.

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