February 7, 2023

Norwegian posted sound passenger traffic figures ahead of summer programme

Norwegian sees boost to passenger numbers – signs LoI to lease six Boeing 737s

Norwegian has seen a 78% boost in January passenger numbers compared to January 2022, having carried 1,131,474 passengers in what is traditionally a quiet month for travel. “People traditionally travel less in January, instead using this time of year to book their next travels. Nevertheless, we had close to full flights to warmer destinations this …

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StandardAero establishes CFM56-7B service centre at DFW International Airport

MRO & Production

StandardAero has achieved a number of milestones associated with the introduction of a service centre for the CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engine at its DFW Centre of Excellence at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. StandardAero’s CFM56-7B service centre will significantly expand the engine support options available at DFW to operators of the Boeing 737NG-family of aircraft. The …

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IATA and Federal Republic of Somalia to deepen cooperation

MRO & Production

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia have agreed to deepen and formalise cooperation with the aim of strengthening the economic and social benefits of aviation in Somalia. Under an agreement signed by Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President, Africa and the Middle East, and H.E. Fardowsa …

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Spirit posts fourth-quarter 2022 revenue of US$1.4 billion, up 43.5%

Financial

For the fourth quarter 2022, Spirit Airlines (Spirit) reported a net loss of US$270.7 million, excluding special items. Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter 2022 was US$12.6 million. Spirit reported a pre-tax loss of US$340.3 million and a pre-tax margin of negative 24.5%. Adjusted pre-tax income for the fourth quarter was US$23.0 million and …

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MTU Maintenance Dallas moves into new facility

MRO & Production

MTU Maintenance Dallas, will relocate from Grapevine, Texas to a larger facility at nearby Fort Worth Alliance Airport. This will create significantly more capacity. The new climate-controlled shop will have 430,000 ft² of space – an increase of 400% compared to the previous location. The new facility will not only accommodate increasing space requirements and …

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Southwest Airlines dispatchers and facilities maintenance technicians approve collective bargaining agreements

Other News

Southwest Airlines’ (Southwest) dispatch employees, represented by the Transport Workers Union Local 550 (TWU 550), have voted in favour of their new contract. The agreement covers Southwest’s more than 450 Flight Dispatchers, Assistant Dispatchers, Flight Superintendents, Dispatch Specialists and Dispatch ATC Specialists and becomes amendable on June 1, 2027. Southwest’s Facilities Maintenance Technicians, represented by …

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Safran Landing Systems names Jean-Michel Hillion EVP Wheels & Brakes

People

Jean-Michel Hillion has been named Executive Vice-President of the Wheels & Brakes division of Safran Landing Systems, as of February 1, 2023. Hillion started his career in 1988 as head of production for Elecma, Snecma’s Electronics division. He then created the commercial aircraft FADEC repair shop when the A320 entered service. In 1998, he …

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Kellstrom Aerospace and Global Filtration sign commercial aftermarket distribution agreement

MRO & Production

Kellstrom Aerospace has been appointed as worldwide aviation commercial aftermarket distributor for Global Filtration for commercial aerospace filtration products eligible for installation on a broad range of aircraft. This commercial aftermarket partnership will allow Kellstrom Aerospace to provide an even greater number of high-quality savings solutions for airlines and MRO customers with factory-new air filters …

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Norwegian sees boost to passenger numbers – signs LoI to lease six Boeing 737s

StandardAero establishes CFM56-7B service centre at DFW International Airport

IATA and Federal Republic of Somalia to deepen cooperation

Spirit posts fourth-quarter 2022 revenue of US$1.4 billion, up 43.5%

MTU Maintenance Dallas moves into new facility

Southwest Airlines dispatchers and facilities maintenance technicians approve collective bargaining agreements

Safran Landing Systems names Jean-Michel Hillion EVP Wheels & Brakes

Kellstrom Aerospace and Global Filtration sign commercial aftermarket distribution agreement

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