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Sean Broderick

Boeing is working on updating 747 flight computer software to eliminate an issue introduced in the software’s most recent version that causes both of the aircraft’s computers to reset in-flight.
 
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Faced with the need to move freight quickly and efficiently, Cathay Pacific Airways made the strategic decision to convert a B777-300ER passenger aircraft and partner with freight forwarder Unique Logistics to fly from Vietnam via Hong Kong to Pittsburgh. The new, 12-week cargo program takes advantage of Pittsburgh’s strategic North American location between the Northeast and Midwest in the U.S. and the speed at which cargo moves via Pittsburgh. 

 
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From Cathay Pacific closing Dragon subsidiary to Singapore Airlines restarting nonstop flights to New York, here's a roundup of the week’s air transport news in Asia.
 
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Adrian Schofield

Qantas is expecting its domestic capacity to ramp up significantly as more Australian state borders reopen, but the recovery is still slower than the airline had projected.
 
 
AWIN ANALYSIS
From American Airlines eyeing transatlantic travel corridor ‘template’ to American Airlines eyes transatlantic travel corridor ‘template’ and more. A roundup of Aviation Daily history.
 
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CAPA ANALYSIS
Canada aviation stalls as restrictions remain in place; ICAO: Global RPKs declined 79.8% in Jul-2020; US Treasury closes loans with seven US airlines for financial aid under CARES Act and more.
 
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Alan Dron

With the approval of COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, the next major challenge will be to distribute billions of doses swiftly and globally.