NAS Daily 19 AUG 20

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News

Accidents/Incidents

Why 120 Chinese Passengers Were Refused Boarding On A United Flight
Some 120 China-bound passengers got left behind at Newark on the weekend. A crewing issue delayed the plane, meaning the affected passengers would miss their connections out of Narita into China. There was uncertainty over whether Japan would allow the Chinese passengers to transit overnight, so United Airlines decided not to uplift the passengers.
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Commercial

Airbus drops A321XLR anti-condensation system, supplier concerned
Stepping up in the development of its newest plane, Airbus has reversed its resolution to offer an active dry-air generation system for moisture control as an option for the longest range airliner A321XLR. Anti-fuselage-condensation products supplier CTT Systems puts its development of an active moisture control system for the Airbus A320 Family on hold.
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Boeing Plans for More Voluntary Layoffs
Boeing plans to institute a second round of voluntary layoffs in the company’s commercial airplanes division, services unit, and corporate operations, according to a memo reportedly sent to employees late Monday from CEO David Calhoun. The action will extend job cuts at the company beyond the 10 percent target cited by Calhoun in April. As of July, the company identified 19,000 positions as redundant.
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What Happened To The Airbus A340s Boeing Bought From Singapore Airlines
Earlier this week, we wrote about how Boeing had purchased 17 Airbus A340-300s from Singapore Airlines as part of a deal to sell the carrier 34 Boeing 777s. In June 1999, on the last day of the Paris Air Show, the deal, which had been kept a secret for about four years, was finally unveiled. The sale went through, much to Airbus’ disapproval. But what happened to these jets in the end ? Let’s find out.
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How Old Passenger Aircraft Are Turned Into Cargo Planes
While the temporary passenger to freighter conversion market has pretty much exploded over the past few months, turning commercial jets into cargo-only aircraft is not a new concept. The reconfiguration from people to goods is an arduous process, but it can add years to an aircraft’s lifespan. Let’s take a look at the why and how of it.
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Airlines

Sweden rejects Norwegian credit guarantee
Having survived a near-death experience during the COVID-19 lockdown, low-cost carrier Norwegian seems to be struggling again. The Swedish National Debt Office announced the rejection of the air carrier’s request for a state credit guarantee.
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Qatar Airways refund payments for passengers reach $1.2B
Qatar Airways has already paid out over $1.2 billion in refunds for passengers since March 2020, while 4% of compensation claims remain to be processed. However, the record payouts could have been even higher and reached almost $2 billion.
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American Airlines to double cargo-only flights in September
American Airlines plans to operate over 1,000 cargo-only flights in September 2020, essentially doubling its air freight services compared to August.
In September, the airline plans to accompany its 1,200 passenger flights and their belly capacity with more than 1,000 cargo-only flights, offering a total of 2,200 monthly flights for air shipments, the carrier announced on August 17, 2020.
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easyJet to close three British bases
The British low-cost carrier easyJet will close its bases in London-Stansted, London-Southend, and Newcastle from September 2020. Several routes will be closed and as many as 670 jobs are on the line.
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Air Canada Reaffirms Commitment To Sustainability
Despite the challenging conditions that airlines face across the globe, Air Canada remains focused on upholding its sustainability commitments. The flag carrier of Canada has today shared some key achievements for 2019 and 2020. It has also expressed its desire to maintain its vision into the future.
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No JetBlue Flights To London For A Year As Launch Date Delayed
JetBlue has today revealed a target date for its London launch using its forthcoming Airbus A321LR aircraft. While we knew it would be next year, today CEO Robin Hayes has confirmed it is likely to be within the third quarter of 2021. By this time next year, London could be welcoming the blue disruptor to one of its airports.
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United Airlines Looks To Limit Furloughed Flight Attendants
United Airlines is seeking the limit the number of flight attendants it may have to furlough. Furloughs could begin on October 1st, unless the United States extends aid being given to American carriers, as a result of the current decline in passenger traffic.
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Which Airlines Operate The Most 4-Engined Aircraft ?
Over the last 20 years, many airlines have been shifting their fleets and operations towards more efficient twinjet aircraft rather than quadjets. Aircraft like the Airbus A380, A340 and Boeing 747 have given way to the Boeing 777, 787, Airbus A350, and A330. So which airlines operate the most four-engined aircraft ?
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American Airlines Offers Free Name Changes On Flight Bookings
American Airlines is allowing even more flexibility on some tickets. COVID-19 has seen many airlines implement flexible change and refund policies. American Airlines is no exception. Last week, the airline stepped its new-found flexibility up a notch by allowing selected customers to make no-cost name changes on existing bookings.
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Airports

How The Loss Of easyJet Will Impact London Southend Airport
British budget airline easyJet announced yesterday that it would be closing three of its UK bases, including London Southend Airport (SEN) in Essex. With this in mind, we thought we would take a look and see what kind of impact it would have on the airport and the region in general.
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Rochester Airport In Upstate New York To Be Renamed
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is set to be renamed after Frederick Douglass, a famed American abolitionist, author, and leader in the antislavery movement. Mr. Douglass does have connections to Rochester, New York, and, after a summer of continued reckoning with race relations in the United States, it is fitting for him to receive an honor of the sort. The Monroe County legislature approved the motion to rename the airport after Frederick Douglass on August 11th.
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Military

Oregon Air National Guard to get new F-15EX jets first
The Oregon Air National Guard was chosen to be first to receive the Boeing F-15EX in 2022. New fighters will replace F-15C/D jets that are more than 40 years old and nearing the end of their service life.
According to the United States Air Force (USAF) announcement, the Oregon Air National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing, located at Kinsley Field, will become the first operational F-15EX squadron in the next three years.
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Secretive Boeing Loyal Wingman prepares for taxi trials
The first prototype of the stealth unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Loyal Wingman, developed by Boeing Defence Australia, was spotted on a runway for the first time.
The Airpower Teaming System (ATS) was seen preparing for taxi trials at an undisclosed location, which could be the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley.
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Aviation Quote

A top World War II ace once said that fighter pilots fall into two broad categories: those who go out to kill and those who, secretly, desperately, know they are going to get killed—the hunters and the hunted.

- General Nathan F. Twinning, USAF