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Safety

A380
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Airbus Identifies Heat, Humidity As Causes Of A380 Wing-Spar Cracking

May 17, 2023
The findings are behind a May 11 airworthiness directive (AD) issued by EASA on the A380.

The Daily Memo

United Airlines pilots
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Daily Memo: Pilot Negotiations Are About More Than Money

May 17, 2023
Summer readiness is something United Airlines says it is not taking lightly. 

Airlines

Singapore Airlines
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Singapore Airlines Reconfigures Its Boeing Order, Posts Record Profits

May 16, 2023
Singapore Airlines has reached an agreement with Boeing to swap three 787-9s for three 787-10s, and will cancel eight 737-8s.
Ryanair Schiphol Airport
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IATA Calls For Cooperation To Avoid Summer Disruption

May 17, 2023
The organization also predicted strong demand based on a booking trends survey showing high levels of travel confidence.  
AirBaltic A220-300
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AirBaltic Sees No Short-Term Resolution To A220 Engine Problems

May 17, 2023
The ongoing shortage of Pratt & Whitney engines has left 10 of airBaltic’s 41 Airbus A220-300s grounded.

Technology

CFM the Open Fan demonstrator rendering
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GE Signals EPISCenter Hybrid Power Research Expansion

May 17, 2023
GE Aerospace is investing $20 million to expand its EPISCenter facility at the University of Dayton as demand for electric and hybrid propulsion research grows.
DLR
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Germany Funds Hydrogen Flying Laboratory

May 15, 2023
First flight tests are planned as early as 2024.

Airframers

Southwest 737-8 Imua One
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Boeing Targeting August For 737-7 Approval, Southwest CEO Says

May 17, 2023
“Everybody knows it’s not within our control. It’s really a Boeing issue,” Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said at the carrier’s annual shareholders’ meeting May 17.

MRO

aircraft engineer
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Aircraft Engineer Licensing Needs To Be Streamlined, MRO Experts Say

May 17, 2023
Australia’s MRO industry faces major challenges due to a shortage of licensed aircraft engineers.

Lessors

Avión Express Airlines airbus
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Avion Express Spreads Its Wings In Brazil

May 09, 2023
Avion Express is planning to expand in South America by obtaining an air operator certificate in Brazil for airline operations in the region.

Regulatory/Legislative

Dhaka International Airport Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Denies UAE Carriers’ Request for Fifth Freedom Rights

May 17, 2023
Authorities in Bangladesh have rejected a proposal to grant fifth freedom rights to United Arab Emirates-based airlines.

Sustainability

Air Canada A220-300
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Airbus A220 To Fly On 100% SAF Under Quebec Project

May 02, 2023
The project will include flight testing of the Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered A220 on 100% SAF.

Industry Data