Aviation Daily Roundup: May. 17, 2023

May 18, 2023

Quarterly Passengers For Major European Airline Groups, 2019-2023

Passenger figures for the major European carriers and airline groups during the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 indicate a full and near recovery for some, while others are still catching up.

Air Canada’s Pilots Union, ALPA Finalize Merger

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Following Air Canada pilots’ May 1 vote to join the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the absorption of the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) into ALPA has been officially completed.

Boeing Targeting August For 737-7 Approval, Southwest CEO Says

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Boeing’s updated timeline for 737-7 certification sees U.S. FAA approval in late summer, launch customer Southwest Airlines’ top executive said, but the carrier is not counting on seeing its first deliveries until 2024.

U.S. DOT Forms Interagency AAM Working Group

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has created an interagency working group (IWG) to help direct strategy and policies related to advanced air mobility (AAM), part of the Biden administration’s effort to accelerate adoption of electric air taxi services by the middle of the decade.

Daily Memo: Pilot Negotiations Are About More Than Money

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Summer readiness is something United Airlines says it is not taking lightly. 

Aegean In Push For 95% A320neo Family Operating Fleet By 2026

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Aegean Airlines plans to operate 95% of its overall activity with Airbus A320neo family aircraft by 2026. 

IATA Calls For Cooperation To Avoid Summer Disruption

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for industry players to work together and ensure they have sufficient staffing to avoid disruption over the peak summer season in the northern hemisphere.

Neste Opens Singapore SAF Plant, Acquires Stake In Changi Venture

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Neste has officially opened its Singapore sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant, which promises to bring total SAF products in the city-state to one million tons annually. 

 

From IATA calling for cooperation to avoid summer disruption to U.S. DOT forming interagency AAM working group. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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