A Boeing engineer has come forward to challenge claims made by the OEM on the long-term safety of the 787, sparking a new round of scrutiny for the beleaguered manufacturer. Aviation Week editors break it all down.
In preparation for Aero-Engines Asia-Pacific, this week’s #FlightFriday looks at the top five engine manufacturers utilization with Asia-Pacific carriers.
ALASKA AIR GROUP had $132m net loss on $2.2b revenues in 1Q24 vs $142m net loss on $2.2b in 1Q23. It cited $162m negative financial impact from Flight 1282 and subsequent grounding of 737-9 fleet, reducing capacity by 5.5%.
SMARTLYNX AIRLINES is investing >€6m to upgrade its A320/A321 cabin interiors with new RECARO seats, plus increased frequency in replacing carpeting and seat covers. It is also increasing its cabin maintenance workforce.
Archer Aviation has opened a new regulatory affairs office in Washington as it looks to ramp up lobbying efforts ahead of expected entry-into-service in 2025.
Boeing is working to validate recommendations for inspections on 787 forward pressure bulkheads to identify potential problems in the critical subassemblies.
European LCC easyJet expects to be one of the fastest-growing airlines in Europe in summer 2024, as it taps into continuing strong demand for leisure travel.
Air New Zealand looks to trial flights on its electric Alia aircraft with passengers in the future but is uncertain if these will be on the current demo model.
An IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) audit can be daunting for smaller African carriers, because of the cost, skills and time needed to complete the process
China has wrapped up its first joint research meeting for the Comac C929 widebody aircraft project, following Russia's withdrawal from the project in 2023.
