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Dublin, Ireland-based lessor Avolon registers its second Max order cancellation this year, raising the number of withdrawn commitments to 102.

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.

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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.

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.

IATA, Green Lobby at Odds over New Baseline for Corsia

ICAO’s decision to change the baseline date for Corsia’s emissions calculation has drawn condemnation from environmentalists but applause from airlines.

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.

EU Excludes U.S. and Others From Lifting of Travel Ban

From July 1, travel from 15 countries will be permitted into the European Union, based on their performance in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

EASA Bans Pakistani Carriers from European Airspace

EASA suspended flight authorization for Pakistan International Airways and Vision air following findings of invalid pilot licenses.

Airbus to Slash 15,000 Jobs, Cut Output by 40 percent

European airframe maker Airbus reveals latest plans to address what it calls the gravest crisis the industry has ever faced.

Industry Groups Urge More Fuel Contamination Vigiliance

With thousands of airliners idled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic's chilling effect on travel, microbial fuel contamination is a key concern.

Airliner Deliveries Hit New Low as ADS Predicts Slow Recovery

The order backlog for airliners as of the end of May stood at 13,779, with relatively few cancellations recorded to date.

Airbus Demonstrates Autonomous Flight with ATTOL Project

An Airbus A350-1000 widebody airliner achieved fully autonomous taxi, takeoff, and landings in a series of test flights.

FAA and Boeing Begin Max Flight Testing

Flight testing of the 737 Max has resumed, a major step toward recertification of the narrow-body airliner.

Dutch Government Backs $3.8 Billion Support Package for KLM

A new credit facility and loan for KLM has been agreed almost two months after sister company Air France got state aid.

Korean Start-up Airline Hi Air Orders Two ATR 72-500s

Hi Air, which started operations in February 2020, is doubling the size of its fleet following South Korea's emergence from Covid-19 lockdown.

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