Aviation Daily Roundup: April. 26, 2023

Eurowings plans to take advantage of the Airbus A321neo’s extended range of 4,000 nm and broaden its network.

EU, European Parliament and European Council negotiators have agreed on terms for the ReFuelEU measures designed to help decarbonize the aviation sector, by requiring suppliers to blend sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) with kerosene in increasing amounts beginning in 2025.

Mexican ULCC Volaris is working to ease any potential supply chain disruptions this year as it prepares to take advantage of an anticipated national safety upgrade. 

While Hawaiian Airlines reports strong demand on most of its international and domestic routes, recovery remains sluggish in the key Japanese tourist market.

GKN Aerospace is gearing up to begin production of its first load-bearing additive-manufactured (AM) components in what it calls a “tipping point” for the industry. 

While many Asia-Pacific international long-haul markets are gaining recovery momentum, airlines are showing particularly strong interest in boosting transpacific services between the U.S. and Australasia.

Boeing is sticking with its full-year and long-term guidance for narrowbody production and corporate financials but warns investors and stakeholders that the ride will remain bumpy.

Boeing expects several months of 737 production-line and delivery disruptions while repairs to non-conforming parts on nearly 200 737 MAXs in its factories and inventory are made but is confident full-year targets and a planned production ramp-up remain within reach.

Indigo Partners is warning that aircraft supply chain issues could be prolonged as far out as 2028, which could cause challenges for airlines worldwide. 

The FAA has formed an independent safety review team and given it six months to study the U.S. air traffic system and develop “concrete” recommendations on how to mitigate any perceived risks.