Aviation Daily Roundup: September 6, 2022

September 07, 2022

FAA Mandates GEnx-1B Fuel Hydraulic Line Replacements

Operators of certain GE Aviation GEnx-1Bs that power Boeing 787s must replace fuel hydraulic lines at the next engine shop visit with re-designed components to eliminate the risk of leaks caused by flaws in the current parts, an FAA airworthiness directive set for publication Sept. 7 said. Credit: Boeing

SAS Seeks To Ditch Leases As Part Of Restructuring

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has lodged legal documents attempting to extract the company from leasing arrangements for 10 of its aircraft. Credit: SAS

Daily Memo: Program Managers Face Real Labor Pains

Program management in aerospace and defense used to be mainly about schedule, scope and scorecards. Credit: Terry Vine / Getty Images

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Piedmont Hiring ExpressJet Pilots Under ‘Distressed Carrier’ Provision

Piedmont Airlines is looking to hire former pilots from defunct regional carrier ExpressJet Airlines, part of an effort to address crew staffing shortfalls that continue to roil the regional airline sector. Credit: Images-USA / Alamy Stock Photo

EU Rule Change Could Give Airlines Access To Aircraft Data

German carrier Lufthansa has flagged a potential sea-change in aircraft-data access, triggered by a European regulatory proposal that would make it mandatory for manufacturers to share operating data with aircraft owners. Credit: Lufthansa

Helvetic Acquires Its Remaining Leased E190s

Switzerland’s Helvetic Airways has bought four leased Embraer E190s to give it greater operational stability, as fellow regional Portugalia works to overcome delivery delays on its own leased Embraer aircraft. Credit: MI News & Sport / Alamy Stock Photo

Blue Air Suspends Romanian Departures, Partners On Regional

Romania’s Blue Air said it will temporarily suspend flights from the country after accusing the Romanian Environment Ministry of blocking access to its bank accounts. Credit: Rob Finlayson

South African Airways, British Airways Talk Franchise Arrangement

South African Airways (SAA) is in early talks with British Airways (BA) about taking over the latter’s South African franchise operations. Credit: South African Airways

Wizz Air Introduces Fixed Rosters For Pilot, Cabin Crew

Wizz Air has introduced fixed rosters for its pilots and cabin crew, changing working practices to improve work-life-balance for its crews and to stabilize operations. Credit: Wizz Air

Safran Set To Boost Electric Aircraft Position With Purchase From Thales

Safran is negotiating to acquire Thales’ aeronautical electrical systems business in 2023, the two companies announced Sept. 5. Credit: Eric Piermont/AFP/Getty Images

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