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February 24, 2021

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IATA Revises Break-Even Prediction for Airlines This Year

Airlines will not be cash positive by Q4 this year, according to a revised assessment from IATA. The association predicts carriers will burn between $75 and $95 billion this year as new COVID-19 variants contribute to tightened travel restrictions ahead of the peak northern summer travel season. IATA recommends that governments lay out reopening plans that airlines can reference, that health passports become widely used and global standards regarding vaccination records are adopted.

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Op-Ed: Reimagining Economy Class Will Bring Passengers Back, Says RedCabin CEO

The latest instalment of Expert Opinions was written by Monica Wick, RedCabin CEO. She outlines the importance of elevating the economy-class experience to woo leisure travelers, a demographic that could emerge as the most important customer segment once travel ramps up again. She believes collaboration that yields out-of-the-box thinking will be key. “History proves that creating a revolution in economy class takes more than just a single, radical idea,” Wick said.

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Astronics Reports Q4 Revenue Bump in 2020

Aerospace electronics corporation Astronics earned nearly 8% more revenue by the end of Q4 last year compared to the third quarter, but CEO Peter J. Gundermann commented that aircraft market conditions remain depressed in the company’s latest financial statement. Total revenue in 2020 was $502.6 million, down 35% year-over-year, and the company suffered a net loss of over $115 million. Gundermann noted that Astronics’ core business was hit hard, but the company is prepared for a recovery and looks forward to improved market conditions once vaccines take hold.

aviation business news | Related Astronics Corporation Reports 2020 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results – Astronics

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KLM Cityhopper Receives First Embraer E195-E2

According to Warner Rootliep, managing director at KLM Cityhopper, the Embraer E195-E2 delivered to the carrier yesterday is poised to make a big impact on plans to reduce its carbon footprint by at least 50% per passenger kilometer by 2030. That’s because the next-generation aircraft produces 31% less CO2 compared to its predecessor, the E190, and cuts noise pollution by 60%. KLM Cityhopper operates an all-Embraer fleet; in November 2019 it placed 25 firm orders for this aircraft type with options for 10 more, all via leasing agents.

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Denmark to Issue New Passports in October

Veridos, a provider of integrated identity solutions, and Danish ID specialist idpeople, have been enlisted by Denmark to design and produce new passports for citizens of Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The 32-page passports will include a polycarbonate data page containing an electronic chip. “The new Danish ePassport is in line with all the requirements of a modern travel document. It is secure and forgery-proof,” said Veridos’ CEO, Andreas Räschmeier. The new passports will retain the Jelling stones motif, a symbol of the founding of Denmark.

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Biometric Technology Spreads at Dubai Airports

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai) announced the introduction of new biometric systems across 122 smart gates at airports in the region. The systems use artificial intelligence combined with face and iris scans. Pre-registered travelers can use the service to speed up security processing upon departure or arrival; the scans can be completed within five to nine seconds.

Government of dubai media office | Related Emirates launches 'biometric path' for contactless experience at Dubai airport – Gulf Business

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PER Taps Veovo to Improve Airport Management

Looking to make airline and ground handling flight management processes more agile, Perth Airport (PER) partnered with Veovo to implement the company’s Intelligent Airport Platform. The system analyzes data spanning flights and airside and landside activities in real time to help stakeholders create robust resourcing plans and efficient gate allocations. “The need to deliver safe and reliable conditions for our airline partners to operate will be critical as the aviation industry recovers from the severe impacts of the pandemic,” said Perth Airport’s chief operating officer, Scott Woodward.

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> PHOTO OF THE DAY

En route, the aircraft was refueled four times by Boeing B-29 Superfortresses. It completed the trip at an average ground speed of 249 mph, flying at altitudes between 10,000 and 20,000 feet.

This week, we're celebrating the first airplane to circle the world nonstop. The journey began on February 26, 1949 and took 94 hours to complete.

> Tweet of the Day

You have to watch this video. Brussels Tourism put up artwork from Flemish painters in places where people are most likely to encounter it. So - while waiting for planes at the Brussels airport, people saw this. #AirportEpisodeUnderTheInfluence

Terry O'Reilly @terryoinfluence

Association News

Get Noticed at FTE APEX Virtual Expo 2021

FTE APEX Virtual Expo 2021 will be the most comprehensive global industry gathering of the year. Exhibitors and speakers will share ideas and solutions that can help airlines, airports and their partners deliver improvements in the following key areas of focus: digital transformation & automation, biosecurity & sanitization, airport solutions, in-flight service, cabin interiors, startup innovation and more. Contact us if you would like to explore how your organization can get involved.

> Quote of the Day

“We need to ensure that all of the stakeholders [...] only access what they need and keep hold of that data only for as long as necessary.”

Jeremy Springall, SITA
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