Aviation Daily Roundup: Apr. 28, 2021

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Boeing used up less cash in the first quarter of 2021 than it did the year before, but the beleaguered aerospace and defense giant also brought in less revenue and still cannot hazard an official forecast of what finances will look like this year.

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An FAA order mandating changes to Boeing 737 MAXs affected by recently discovered electrical issues before those aircraft can fly again has been finalized and is slated for publication April 30.

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Cargo feeder specialist Ameriflight is launching a parts-trading business and has plans to set up third-party maintenance services and launch a drone-delivery arm targeting urban areas, the company’s top executive revealed at Aviation Week’s MRO Americas April 28. 

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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has appointed Anko Van der Werff—who until April 28 was the head of Colombia-based Avianca Holdings—as its new CEO and president.

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Boeing remains confident that internal challenges will not hamper its efforts to get the 737 MAX and 787 programs back on track but suggests that a prolonged trade stalemate between China and the U.S. could present near-term problems. 

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Have you heard who is leaving? Did you hear where she is going? Who is next?

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AerCap Holdings secured leases for 60 aircraft in the 2021 first quarter (Q1), including 28 twin-aisle aircraft, evidence of increasing demand and confidence from airlines.

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ORLANDO, Florida—Embraer is evaluating options for supplying customers with used and serviceable material (USM), including potential partnerships with service providers. 

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As air traffic picks up in Asia-Pacific, component and service provider Honeywell is tapping on its mainstay services and new portfolios for potential opportunities with airlines. 

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Kenya Airways has signed an MOU with advanced air mobility (AAM) company Skyports to collaborate on launching permanent unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations in the East African country.

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Air Tanzania can expect financial support from Tanzania’s government after the flag-carrier recorded a loss of TZS60 billion ($26 million) during its fiscal 2019/20 period resulting in total losses over the past five years of TZS150 billion.

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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is refusing to provide further services to South African Airlines’ (SAA) low-cost subsidiary Mango with immediate effect, until the LCC settles its debts.

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Uzbekistan Airways plans to launch low-cost flights as part of efforts to improve its operational efficiency.

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A strong rebound in demand from U.S. mainland markets is providing a major boost for Hawaiian Airlines, but for full recovery the airline still needs similar improvement in international and inter-island markets.

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