Aviation Daily Roundup: March 9

March 09, 2020

Op-Ed: Government Promises To Follow The Evidence Must Be More Than Good Intentions

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As the UK negotiates its exit from the European Union (EU), the aerospace industry has been clear we need a comprehensive deal that protects our global market access, jobs, connectivity, and most of all passenger safety.

For Airline Customers, Ticket Price Still Matters More than MAX: Survey

Commercial passengers still are likely to be driven more by airline ticket prices than whether they are flying on the embattled Boeing 737 MAX narrowbody, according to a new survey provided by Jefferies analysts.

Finnair Aims For Carbon Neutrality By 2045

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Finnair revealed an ambitious sustainability strategy plan Mar. 6, saying it intends to reduce net emissions by 50% by the end of 2025 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. 

European Commission Moves Closer To Slot Rule Suspension

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The European Commission will deliberate on Mar. 18 whether to suspend slot rules for congested airports, in order to provide relief to airlines amid falling demand in some markets as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

JAL Stands Down Crew After COVID-19 Contact

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Japan Airlines has confirmed one of its cabin crew has been diagnosed with COVID-19, causing other crew members to be home-quarantined.

JetBlue Considers More Domestic Capacity Cuts On COVID-19 Slump

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JetBlue Airways is considering additional capacity cuts beyond the 5% announced last week, as bookings continue to slump over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.

MH17 Shootdown Trials Begin In The Netherlands

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The Netherlands has put three Russians and one Ukrainian on trial in absentia for the shootdown of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.

Air New Zealand Warns COVID-19 Impact Larger Than Estimated

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Air New Zealand has warned that its losses related to the COVID-19 outbreak are likely to be higher than what the airline forecast just two weeks ago, as demand continues to sink.

New 737 Quality System Issue Triggers Proposed $19.7M FAA Fine

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Boeing’s failure to ensure sensors linked to Collins Aerospace-supplied head-up guidance systems (HGS) delivered to customers were approved for use under the applicable supplemental type certificate has prompted the U.S. FAA to propose a $19.7 million fine.

Chinese Airports Located In Province At Epidemic’s Center Recall Staff

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The operator of airports in the province at the center of China’s COVID-19 epidemic has ordered staff back to work, without setting a date for resuming flight operations.

Compass Airlines To Close Seattle Base After Losing Delta Partnership

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Minnesota-based regional carrier Compass Airlines will close its base at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on May 1 and lay off its 197-employee workforce there, the carrier announced in a filing with Washington state authorities.

Ethiopian Airlines Undecided On MAX Strategy

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One year after the fatal Boeing 737 MAX crash that triggered a worldwide grounding of the type, Ethiopian Airlines group CEO Tewolde GebreMariam remains undecided on the airline’s future MAX strategy.

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