Aviation Daily Roundup: Jan. 27

January 27, 2020

Surge Issue Triggers EASA Trent 1000 De-Pair Mandate

Credit: Nigel Howarth / AWST
A new mandate to de-pair high-time Rolls-Royce Trent 1000s related to unexplained engine compressor surge issues is not expected to lead to more Boeing 787 groundings, the manufacturer said.

Indian Government Kicks Off Latest Attempt To Sell Air India

Credit: Rob Finlayson
The Indian government has officially launched a sale process for Air India, with a call for expressions of interest from potential bidders that establishes a time line and conditions.

Jeju Air Looks To Strengthen Grip On South Korean LCC Sector

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Jeju Air’s proposed takeover of Eastar Jet would give it a dominant position in South Korea’s low-cost carrier (LCC) market, boosting it into the ranks of the major players in the Asia-Pacific LCC sector.

Open configuration options Open configuration options Africa’s Fastjet Extends Survival Deadline To March

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African LCC fastjet has informed the stock market that it should be able to continue operating until the end of March, one month longer than previously stated, as critical restructuring talks continue.

French Government Sets Goal For Sustainable Jet Fuel Use

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The French ministry of transports has set successive targets for the use of sustainable jet fuels in commercial aviation, along with an effort to create a production industry for the fuel within the country.

JetBlue Unfazed By Growing Competition In Boston

Credit: Rob Finlayson
JetBlue Airways shows no signs of backing down from its build up in Boston even as Delta Air Lines, and now American Airlines, continue to increase pressure in one of JetBlue’s most important markets.

Consortium To Develop Road Map For Hybrid-Electric Airliners

A European consortium of industry and academia will develop a road map for furthering hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial aircraft under a project funded by the European Commission.

China Shuts All Hubei Airports, Limits Tourism As Viral Outbreak Spreads

Credit: Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
China has closed all airports in Hubei, the central province worst hit by a contagious and deadly virus emanating from its capital, Wuhan.

SAS Eyes New Operating Platform For Mid-Sized Jets

Credit: Rob Finlayson
Scandinavian Airlines is considering setting up a new operation dedicated to mid-sized jets, with a final recommendation expected during 2020.

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