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Aviation Daily, March 21, 2023

VOL. 431 NO. 54 March 21, 2023
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Cargo

UPS MD-11 trijet
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FedEx, UPS Call Time On MD-11 Fleets

Mar 20, 2023
The two largest remaining operators of the McDonnell Douglas-developed MD-11 freighter have announced plans to begin retiring their fleets of aging trijets.
Atlas Air Last 747F on apron
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Investor Group Completes Atlas Air Acquisition

Mar 17, 2023
Now a privately held company, the U.S. lessor, cargo and charter airline will retain its Atlas Air Worldwide name and executive leadership team.
Astral Aviation
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South African Startup Suid Cargo Plans Q2 Launch

Feb 23, 2023
Newly established South Africa-based Suid Cargo Airlines plans to begin operations in the second quarter (Q2). 

The Daily Memo

Aresia rudder pedals
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Daily Memo: French Supplier Sees Benefits, Limits Of Consolidation

Mar 20, 2023
After bringing together seven small companies in three years, Aresia is gearing up to follow Airbus and Dassault in their planned ramp-up. 

Airports

Guangzhou Baiyun
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China Releases Airport Scorecard For 2022

Mar 20, 2023
The fallout of China’s movement control and border restrictions in 2022 were evident in CAAC's annual airport operating statistics.
Western City Airport sign
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Forthcoming Western Sydney Airport Assigned IATA Code

Mar 02, 2023
IATA has assigned airport code WSI to the new Western Sydney International Airport, as the facility prepares to enter service by late-2026. 

Advanced Air Mobility

BBGA Flight Safety's David Lord
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AAM Training A Challenge For Providers, Pilots

Mar 13, 2023
Many developers of eVTOL and AAM platforms envision a future in which their aircraft operate autonomously. 

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9
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Alaska Optimistic About Boeing’s Delivery Stream This Year

Mar 20, 2023
The company expects to take delivery of roughly 35-38 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in 2023, Alaska CFO Shane Tackett said.
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U.S. Airline Passengers: Domestic Vs. International 2019-2022

Mar 20, 2023
In 2022 U.S. domestic passenger numbers recovered to 92% of pre-pandemic levels and international passenger figures reached 89% of 2019 levels.

Airframers

Boeing 737 fuselages by train
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Boeing 737 Fuselages Arrive For Storage And Checks At Everett

Mar 17, 2023
The decision to temporarily store the aircraft at Everett provides Boeing “an early learning opportunity” for the impending assembly line expansion.

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