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Suppliers

Spirit Aerosystems
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Spirit Aero Laying Off Hundreds Under Boeing Slowdown

May 16, 2024
The Wichita company pledged to conduct the layoffs “in as compassionate a manner as possible.”

The Daily Memo

Flying Whales LCA60T
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Daily Memo: Don’t Expect A Large Airship In The Foreseeable Future

May 16, 2024
Promoters of the return of airships have been touting the concept for a quarter century, though the contrast between ambitions and achievements is stark.

Airlines

EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren
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EasyJet CEO Lundgren To Depart Next Year

May 16, 2024
EasyJet’s CEO Johan Lundgren is to leave the LCC and will be replaced by chief financial officer Kenton Jarvis.
qatar airways 777
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Qatar Airways Nears Southern African Airline Investment

May 16, 2024
Qatar Airways expects to close an investment in a southern African carrier in the next two to three weeks as part of efforts to expand in the continent.
Utair
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Russia’s Utair Asks Moscow For Help Importing Used Western Jets

May 14, 2024
Utair has appealed to the government for help in importing used Western-made airliners like Iran does until new locally made jets can enter service.
Southwest Airlines troll on wing
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Southwest Airlines Shares Stance On Acquisitions

May 16, 2024
Nodding to past acquisitions, Southwest Airlines says “never say never” to considering another, though the company has no immediate plans to do so.
Air Canada 737 MAX shoreline
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Air Canada’s Transatlantic Success In 2023 Unlikely In 2024, CFO Says

May 16, 2024
Air Canada cautions it will be tough to replicate 2023’s performance in the transatlantic market, which was a record for many North American airlines.
Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9
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Riyadh Air Boosts Tourism Plans, Mulls New Aircraft Order

May 09, 2024
Riyadh Air will jointly announce new routes and destinations with the Saudi Tourism Authority, to raise global awareness among travelers.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Material Mix-Up Will Prompt Boeing 787 Inspections

May 16, 2024
The FAA plans to mandate inspections of certain structural fittings on some Boeing 787s after learning from Boeing the parts are made from the wrong material.

Airframers

NASA DC-8
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NASA's DC-8 Flies Into Retirement

May 16, 2024
NASA’s long-serving McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 research aircraft flew for the final time on May 15 after being used on 158 science campaigns.

Airports

westjet planes at Calgary airport
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Calgary Airport Sees Potential In Additional Markets To Asia

May 11, 2024
The airport's CEO Chris Dinsdale identifies the region as ripe for more traffic routes from Calgary.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Progresses New Terminal Plans As Traffic Rises

May 14, 2024
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is advancing plans for a new terminal to meet surging demand.

Airframers/Suppliers

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Boeing’s Planned Buy Of Spirit AeroSystems Raises Concerns As DOD Officials Weigh In

May 15, 2024
Boeing’s planned acquisition of supplier Spirit AeroSystems has raised some concerns on Capitol Hill and among major defense companies.

Industry Data

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Jet Fuel Price Index, Week Closing May 10, 2024

May 16, 2024
The global average jet fuel price fell 1.1% last week to $101.15/bbl, compared to $102.32/bbl the week prior.