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Aviation Daily, November 20, 2024

VOL. 438 NO. 37 November 20, 2024
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Technology

Rise on wing
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GE Aerospace, Boeing, NASA, Oak Ridge Team On Open Fan Study

Nov 19, 2024
A GE-led project with Boeing, NASA and the Oak Ridge laboratory is turning to supercomputers to understand the challenges of integrating a future open fan engine.

The Daily Memo

Spirit Airlines A320
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Daily Memo: On Thin Ice, U.S. ULCC Pioneer Spirit Airlines Adapts

Nov 19, 2024
Nearly 20 years after Spirit Airlines pioneered an ultra-low-cost model in the U.S., the carrier finds itself in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Regulatory/Legislative

Sean Duffy
article

Industry Groups Embrace Duffy As Possible Transportation Secretary

Nov 19, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of former congressman Sean Duffy as the next U.S. DOT Secretary is earning praise from some key aviation stakeholders.
PIA
article

Pakistan Considers New Path For Airline Privatization

Nov 19, 2024
The Pakistan government appears to be changing its approach to privatizing PIA after recent attempts to find a suitable bidder were unsuccessful.

Advanced Air Mobility

Beta Alia
article

Beta Completes First Piloted Flight With Production Aircraft

Nov 14, 2024
Beta Technologies has completed a piloted test flight with the first electric aircraft rolled off the production line at its factory in Burlington, Vermont.

Sustainability

airplane over trees
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‘Green Flight Paths’ May Accelerate SAF Adoption, Researchers Say

Nov 19, 2024
The creation of so-called green flight paths could have a snowball effect on the promotion, appropriation and production of SAF, a research paper suggests.

Airlines

Thai Airways 777-300ER
article

Thai Airways Seeks A350/777 Leases For Near-Term Growth

Nov 13, 2024
Thai Airways is aiming to secure more lease deals for widebody aircraft to meet its 2025 fleet expansion target, CEO Chai Eamsiri said.
Riyadh Air A321neos
article

Riyadh Air Mulls Options With New Airbus Fleet

Nov 05, 2024
Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air is looking to create two distinct versions among its new order for 60 Airbus A321neos.
TAAG Chairman
article

Angola’s TAAG To Take First Boeing 787-9 In February

Nov 19, 2024
TAAG Angola Airlines expects to begin the modernization of its long-haul fleet in February 2025 when its first Boeing 787-9 is due to arrive.
ITA a319
article

ITA Airways Plans Tripoli Flights Despite EASA Safety Warning

Nov 13, 2024
ITA Airways plans to add Libya’s capital Tripoli to its network from early 2025.
afraa members in cairo
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African Airlines Target Safety, Route Development In Five-Year Strategy

Nov 18, 2024
The African Airlines Association has met with its 45 member carriers to establish priorities for African aviation, including safety and route development.
avelo 737
article

Avelo Airlines Launches First International Route

Nov 18, 2024
U.S. carrier Avelo Airlines has commenced its first international route after opening a new base at Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport.

Suppliers

Spirit Aerosystems
article

Spirit AeroSystems Sells Hypersonics Specialist FMI

Nov 19, 2024
Troubled Tier 1 aerostructures supplier Spirit AeroSystems is selling its Fiber Materials (FMI) business to Tex-Tech Industries for $165 million in cash.

Industry Data