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Aviation Daily, February 20, 2025

VOL. 439 NO. 34 February 20, 2025
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Technology

GTF at MTU
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MTU Focuses On Conventional, Ducted Engine After Dropping WET Research

Feb 19, 2025
MTU's CEO says his company and partner Pratt & Whitney plan to develop a ducted second-generation of the GTF for the next Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies.

The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: Revitalizing Regional Airports, Examining EAS

Feb 19, 2025
A renewed focus on government cost-cutting raises questions on what may be ahead for Essential Air Service, which was in the crosshairs in Trump's first term.

Airlines

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British Airways: Third Runway At Heathrow Could Reshape Route Strategy

Feb 19, 2025
British Airways sees the long-debated third runway at London Heathrow as a development that could transform the airline’s network strategy, the carrier says.
Frontier CEO Barry Biffle
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Frontier Still Bullish On Mergers In U.S. Market Despite Spirit Rejections

Feb 19, 2025
Frontier CEO Barry Biffle believes if an airline aims to participate in M&A, “you’ve got a green light; you should do it now.”
Ajay Singh
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SpiceJet Holds Talks On Widebodies As It Looks To Upgauge

Feb 18, 2025
SpiceJet wants to add widebodies to its fleet in future but is putting its immediate attention on reactivating around 30 grounded aircraft to bolster capacity.
JetBlue A220
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JetBlue Sees ‘Bright Spots’ Emerging Amid Its GTF Engine Headwinds

Feb 19, 2025
Despite facing peak groundings of aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines during the next couple of years, JetBlue sees some positive signs emerging.
Ryan Green Southwest
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Southwest Airlines' Transformation Chief Steps Down

Feb 19, 2025
A day after announcing the first employee layoffs in its history, Southwest says its Chief Transformation Officer Ryan Green is stepping down effective April 1.
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Kenya Airways CEO Pushes For African Consolidation

Feb 18, 2025
Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka says that Africa should be able to grow faster than is currently forecast.
Air Europa 787-8
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Lufthansa Eyeing TAP, Air Europa Investment

Feb 19, 2025
Lufthansa Group is weighing potential investments in both TAP Air Portugal and Spanish leisure carrier Air Europa.
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Australian Government May Consider Purchasing Regional Airline Rex

Feb 13, 2025
Canberra has issued a new commitment of support for Rex, saying government acquisition of the carrier is a contingency option if buyers cannot be found.

Airports

Philippe Pascal
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Paris Airports Operator Groupe ADP Appoints Pascal As New CEO

Feb 19, 2025
Paris Airports operator Groupe ADP has appointed Philippe Pascal, the candidate put forward by French President Emmanual Macron, as its new CEO.

Regulatory/Legislative

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South Korea Brings In Portable Battery Rules After Air Busan A321 Fire

Feb 17, 2025
In the aftermath of a devastating fire onboard an Airbus A321 at Busan International Airport, South Korea has introduced new rules around portable batteries.

Industry Data

Air Caraibes A350-1000
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Carbon Analysis: Effect Of Business Model On Efficiency In The Caribbean

Feb 19, 2025
This week, the Carbon Analysis focuses on airlines based in the Caribbean region, namely Air Caraibes, Caribbean Airlines, InterCaribbean Airways and WINAIR.