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Aviation Daily, December 17, 2024

VOL. 438 NO. 54 December 17, 2024
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Regulatory/Legislative

airport wheelchairs
article

DOT Wheelchair Rule Defines Airline Responsibilities

Dec 16, 2024
A new rule from the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) governs airline obligations for mishandled mobility devices.
FAA building
article

Locke Takes Over As FAA Certification Chief

Dec 16, 2024
Locke’s first day as executive director of Aircraft Certification (AIR-1) was Dec. 16; she replaces Wes Mooty, who has been serving as acting AIR-1 since June.
Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8
article

U.S. DOT Slaps Fines On Major MidEast, African Carriers

Dec 13, 2024
The U.S. DOT has fined two foreign airlines a total of $825,000 for flying in prohibited airspace while carrying U.S. airline codeshare flight designators.
Syrian Airlines
article

Syrian Transport Minister Reportedly Says Airspace Could Reopen Soon

Dec 13, 2024
Media reports are saying Syrian airspace could reopen to commercial flights anywhere between the next few days and Dec. 18.

The Daily Memo

Mike Whitaker
article

Daily Memo: FAA’s Whitaker Will Leave Solid Legacy And A Once-Again Politicized Position

Dec 16, 2024
The FAA is not considered a fast-moving agency, but under outgoing Administrator Mike Whitaker, things are getting done.

Airlines

Lufthansa
article

Lufthansa Calls For Suspension Of EU-Qatar Agreement

Dec 16, 2024
Lufthansa is calling on the EC to suspend the “radically unequal” EU-Qatar air transport agreement, in light of “serious corruption allegations.”
Ibom Air
article

Nigeria’s Ibom Air Seeks To Emulate AirBaltic’s All-A220 Business Plan

Dec 09, 2024
Ibom Air is looking to transition to an all-Airbus A220 fleet to expand its intra-African operations, mirroring the business model of Latvian carrier airBaltic.
AirAsia A320
article

AirAsia Plans To Interline With Full-Service Carrier In 2025

Nov 29, 2024
If discussions come to fruition, the LCC could start interlining with a carrier from outside Southeast Asia in 2025.

Suppliers

Honeywell
article

Honeywell To Discuss Possible Aerospace Spinoff Within Months

Dec 16, 2024
Honeywell International will provide more information about possibly spinning off its aerospace and defense division.
Airbus A321XLR
article

Pratt & Whitney GTF Earns A321XLR FAA Certification

Dec 16, 2024
Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) has received U.S. FAA engine type certification for use on the longer-range Airbus A321XLR.

Airframers/Suppliers

KAI 737 empennage contract extension
article

Boeing Extends KAI's Contract To Supply 737 MAX Empennage

Dec 10, 2024
KAI will continue manufacturing the Boeing 737 MAX's empennage into the 2030s following an extension of its contract with Boeing.

Industry Data

Wideroe E190-E2
article

Carbon Analysis: Efficiency Continues To Improve In Scandinavia

Dec 16, 2024
Carriers in the Scandinavian region have a good track record when it comes to emissions; this week, we investigate whether this has continued into 2024.