UNITED AIRLINES had $124m net loss on $12.5b revenues in 1Q24 vs $194 loss on $11.4b in 1Q23. It has converted several MAX 10s to MAX 9s for 2025-2027 and agreed to lease 35 LEAP-powered A321neos from two undisclosed lessors from 2026/27; it now expects to take delivery of 61 narrowbodies (and five widebodies) in 2024 vs original 183.
CMA CGM AIR CARGO expects to take delivery of two 777Fs in 2Q/4Q24 (to be operated by ATLAS AIR) to launch transpacific services; it also expects another 777F in 2025 and eight A350Fs in 2026/27. It has two 777Fs/three A330Fs.
ST ENGINEERING AIRX and BUREAU VERITAS teamed to collaborate to advance development of Wing-in-Ground (WIG) technology for AirFish WIG marine craft to operate just above water, utilizing aerodynamics generated by ground effect.
HONEYWELL unveiled Forge Performance+ for Aerospace that uses AI and machine learning (ML) to help commercial aerospace manufacturing and MRO facilities modernize production and lower costs through digitalization.
EUROATLANTIC AIRWAYS, Portugal secured capital injection from controlling stakeholder NJORD I-JET AVIATION to optimize performance improvements and expand fleet of five 767s/777s to meet demand for ACMI and charter services.
AURA AERO launched call for tender for major work packages, including fuselage design, airframe engineering services, turbogenerator, primary flight control system actuators and inceptors, for 19-seat MG4 all-electric aircraft for ealy 2025.
