Holiday tech failures and meltdowns, on top of other ongoing operational difficulties, will make this an interesting year for U.S. commercial transport.
The initial aerodynamic drag reduction system (ADRS-1) kit is due to enter revenue service in February on a 737-700 operated by launch customer WestJet.
Steady airline fundamentals and some headwinds that will keep capacity in check should be enough for U.S. carriers to overcome a mild recession in 2023.
Delta’s pilot union leadership has described the latest round of negotiations as “a highly uncharacteristic week of making meaningful progress at the table,” marking a sharp shift in tone from previous public statements.