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CFM INTERNATIONAL finalized deal with Akasa Air to supply LEAP-1Bs and aftermarket support for 150 MAXs.

Aerospace

TATA GROUP is setting up H125 final assembly line in India with Airbus Helicopters for 2026.

Aerospace

CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES took delivery of new 737-8 (63282), the first MAX delivery to China since 2019.

Air Transport

EASYJET earned (EBITDAR) £74m on £1.8b revenues in first quarter ended Dec 31 vs £42m on £1.5b a year ago.

Air Transport

AERGO CAPITAL purchased two A321-200s (3820/3878; leased to AEGEAN) from Skyworks.

Air Transport

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES had $219m net loss on $6.8b revenues in 4Q23 vs $220m loss on $6.2b in 4Q22; and $498m net income on record $26.1b revenues in 2023 vs $539m on $23.8b in 2022. It expects to take delivery of 79 737 MAXs in 2024 vs 85 under contract and says current capacity plans do not assume placing the 737-7 into service in 2024.

Air Transport

ALASKA AIR GROUP had $2m net loss on $2.6b revenues in 4Q23 vs $22m profit on $2.5b in 4Q22; and $235m net income on record $10.4b revenues in 2023 vs $58m on $9.6b in 2022. It initiated a thorough review of Boeing's production quality and control systems, including Boeing's production vendor oversight to enhance quality control on new aircraft.

Air Transport

IAT LEASING was formed for sourcing and structuring aircraft leasing deals in response to supply-demand imbalance.

Air Transport

ALTA added Spain's Euroairlines as a new member.

Air Transport

ROYAL JORDANIAN took delivery of first two (116/123) of eight E195-E2s on order as part of fleet modernization plan that also includes nine 787-9s and 20 A320neo Family aircraft, resulting in fleet of 41 aircraft in the coming few years.

Air Transport

EUROPEAN COMMISSION opened in-depth investigation to assess, under EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of sole control of AIR EUROPA by IAG as deal may reduce competition in air transport market in Spain.

Air Transport

AMERICAN AIRLINES had $19m net income on $13.1b revenues in 4Q23 vs $803m on $13.2b in 4Q22; and $822m net income on record $52.8b revenues in 2023 vs $127m on $49b in 2022. It ended year with $10.4b in total liquidity vs $12b.

Air Transport

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