Aviation Daily Roundup: September 28, 2023

September 29, 2023

DLR Acquires D328 As Flying Hydrogen Laboratory

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German aerospace center DLR has taken delivery of a Dornier 328-100 regional turboprop modified by Deutsche Aircraft to be a flying testbed for sustainable aviation technologies.


 

Gallagher Returns As Allegiant CEO After Redmond Departs

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Allegiant Air Chairman Maurice Gallagher has resumed the position of CEO at the Las Vegas-based company after the sudden resignation of John Redmond.


 

Daily Memo: Government Shutdown May Prolong Uncertainty Over JetBlue, Spirit’s Fate

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The odds of a JetBlue Airways-Spirit Airlines merger coming to fruition, which have been murky for some time, could become more clouded as a shutdown of the U.S. government looms large.


 

Boeing Adds Regional Data To Annual Jet Accident Summary

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Boeing’s updated annual statistical summary of jet aircraft accidents has been expanded to show regional breakdowns for the first time—a small but notable example of the company’s steadily increasing use of safety data to support broader initiatives.


 

Bamboo Airways To Streamline Fleet As Part Of Restructuring

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Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways appears to be looking to restructure its fleet beginning in October.

Global Airlines, Hi Fly Team On A380 Development, Maintenance

Credit: Global Airlines

UK startup Global Airlines and wet lease specialist Hi Fly have signed an agreement to develop and maintain four Airbus A380s the carrier has agreed to acquire.


 

China Eastern Orders 100 C919s In Biggest Sale Yet For Comac

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Comac has received an order from China Eastern Airlines for 100 C919 narrowbody aircraft, marking the Chinese OEM’s largest single order for its flagship aircraft to date.

Swiss Targets 10% Summer 2024 Capacity Rise Despite GTF Problems

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Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines is focusing on a 10% capacity increase for summer 2024.


 

Boeing 737 MAX Delivery Delays See Ryanair Cut Winter Capacity

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Citing delays in deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, Ryanair is cutting its winter capacity, canceling flights, and reducing aircraft at a number of airports.


 

From Bamboo Airways streamlining fleet as part of restructuring to Gallagher returning as Allegiant CEO after Redmond departs. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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