Aviation Daily Roundup: Feb. 9, 2023

February 10, 2023

UK Funds Hydrogen, Electric Propulsion Projects

Credit: Rolls-Royce

The UK government has announced £117 million ($141 million) in funding for projects to develop technologies for zero-emission hydrogen and electric propulsion. 

Daily Memo: Seeking Control To Offset Engine Supply Chain Struggles

Credit: MTU Aero Engines

MTU Maintenance Serbia is one of the German engine specialist’s newest facilities. 

Avolon Looks To China To Drive Growth

Ireland-based lessor Avolon believes the coming year offers good prospects, with China acting as the driving force behind broader growth.

Vietnam Forecasts 2023 Recovery, Warns Of Airport Constraints

Credit: Rob Finlayson

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) is estimating that the country’s passenger volume in 2023 will fully recover and may surpass 2019 levels. 

ATR, Pratt & Whitney Aim For 100% SAF Capability

Credit: ATR / P&WC

Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) plan to collaborate to achieve 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) readiness in PW127 series engines. 

Norse Atlantic Names Industry Veteran Duncan As President

Credit: Norse Airways

Norse Atlantic Airways has appointed airline industry stalwart Charles Duncan as president of the Oslo-based long-haul LCC. 

Thai Airways Confident Of Early Exit From Restructuring

Credit: Boeing

With revenue expected to grow as much as 40% in 2023, Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri is reportedly saying the flag-carrier has the potential to exit its restructuring plan earlier than its late-2024 target. 

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines Tipped To Order Boeing 737 MAX

Credit: South China Morning Post/Alamy Stock Photo

Boeing could be set to notch a rare win in China, albeit in Hong Kong, as start-up carrier Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is reportedly close to placing an order for 737-9s to meet its growth ambitions.

Delta TechOps’ New GTF MRO Shop Targets 70-80 Engines This Year

Credit: Delta TechOps

Delta TechOps opened its dedicated 155,000-ft.2 Pratt & Whitney GTF engine overhaul facility that will be capable at maximum capacity to overhaul 400 of the powerplants annually.

Air Cargo: CTK & Utilization, 2019-2022

Credit: DHL

IATA’s figures show that from March to December 2022, monthly year-on-year cargo-ton-kilometer (CTK) performance dropped compared to 2021. With figures from both cargo operators and passenger carriers’ belly cargo combined, the data shows that the total for the year 2022 was down 8.0% compared to 2021.

From Avolon looking to China to drive growth to Norse Atlantic naming industry veteran Duncan as president. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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