Aviation Daily Roundup: May. 11, 2023

May 12, 2023

Southwest: Pilot Strike Authorization Vote ‘Anticipated,’ Talks Ongoing

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A near-unanimous vote from pilots represented by the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) has authorized potential strike action. 

EASA Updates Roadmap For AI In Aviation

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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released an updated roadmap for artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation, incorporating experience gained from use cases in industry, academia and research centers.

Copa Airlines Seeking More MAX Deliveries In 2024

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Copa Airlines would prefer to add more than just the eight Boeing 737 MAX narrowbodies slated for delivery in 2024. 

Bill Pushes For More, Longer Flights At Reagan National Airport

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A newly filed bill pushes on federal restrictions at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA), in a bid to add more and longer flights. 

Rockton Firms Up LoI For 40 Heart ES-30 Aircraft

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Swedish aircraft lessor and investment company Rockton has firmed up a letter of intent (LoI) for 40 hybrid-electric ES-30 aircraft from Heart Aerospace, part of an effort to transition its regional aircraft leasing business from conventional aircraft to advanced air mobility (AAM).

Avianca Viva Purchase Decision Imminent

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Avianca CEO Adrian Neuhauser says the company will decide whether to buy Viva by the end of this week, “either Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.” 

Daily Memo: Boeing 737-10 Order Upgauges Ryanair’s Growth Plans

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“We have a very strong balance sheet, and boy are we gonna need it in the next couple of years as we pay for these babies,” Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary joked as he and Boeing unveiled the Irish LCC’s latest huge order for up to 300 737-10s due for delivery starting in 2027.

Qatar Airways Folds Several 737-8s Into Its Short-Haul Fleet

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Qatar Airways has launched entry-into-service operations for a group of Boeing 737-8 aircraft; it targets operating nine of the type in summer 2023.

Emirates Invests $200M In Sustainability Research

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Emirates says the commercial aviation sector’s current emission reduction targets will not be met using existing pathways.

From Emirates investing $200M in sustainability research to Avianca Viva purchasing decision imminent. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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