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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

June 13th, 2023

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First SAF flight in China with an Airbus H125 helicopter

Airbus H125 helicopter becomes first to fly in China using SAF

State Grid Space Technology (SGST) has successfully completed a flight demonstration at Hefei Shiwan Airport in China, with an Airbus H125 helicopter using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This is the first helicopter flight using SAF in China. The Safran ARRIEL 2D-powered H125 flew at a hybrid ratio of 40% of SAF provided by CNAF (China National Aviation Fuel). “The success …
Avolon forecasts global passenger fleet to almost double by 2042

Avolon forecasts global passenger fleet to almost double by 2042

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has publishes its World Fleet Forecast – Return to Growth – projecting trends in the commercial passenger aviation fleet out to 2042. It forecasts the fleet will almost double by 2042, growing 94% to 46,880 aircraft, underpinned by sustained growth in demand for air travel, building on the rapid recovery experienced since the pandemic.  Avolon …
AEI redelivers first B737-800SF with flat aft pressure bulkhead

AEI redelivers first B737-800SF with flat aft pressure bulkhead

Aeronautical Engineers, (AEI) has completed its first B737-800SF freighter conversion with a flat aft pressure bulkhead. “737-800s with flat aft pressure bulkheads represent a small percentage of the entire feedstock, yet AEI’s ability to convert all 737-800-line number aircraft is a huge convenience for our customers, especially leasing customers looking to place their aircraft around the world,” stated Robert T. …
Finnair updates its profit guidance for 2023

Finnair raises guidance for full year 2023

Finnair raises its guidance for comparable operating result for the full-year 2023, as it expects the travel demand to continue stronger than previously anticipated, fuel price development has been more favourable than expected and as the company’s strategy implementation has progressed better than anticipated. Contrary to the previous guidance, the company estimates that the comparable operating result will probably reach or even …
American, JetBlue request Judge's approval to maintain codeshare agreements

American, JetBlue request Judge's approval to maintain codeshare agreements

American Airlines (American) and JetBlue Airways (JetBlue) are appealing to a U.S. judge to allow them to continue their mutual frequent flyer recognition and codeshare agreements, according to a Reuters report. The airlines are arguing that these arrangements are legal and necessary to ensure proper compensation for services provided to customers. On May 19, U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled …
Boeing and NavAir Indonesia partner to explore air traffic management improvements

Boeing to work with AirNav Indonesia

Boeing has entered into an agreement with AirNav Indonesia to explore initiatives aimed at further improving the safety and efficiency of Indonesia's national air traffic management system. Enhancing airport and flight operations can contribute to the safety and long-term viability of Indonesia's aviation system by enabling more efficient aircraft movement and reducing fuel consumption. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) brings …
JoAnn Tan becomes Senior Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer for SIA, as of September 10

SIA makes new Senior Management appointments

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced several senior management appointments effective September 10, 2023. Tan Kai Ping, who is currently the Executive Vice President Finance and Strategy and Chief Financial Officer, will be appointed Executive Vice President Operations and Chief Operations Officer. In his new role, he will be responsible for SIA’s Cabin Crew, Customer Services and Operations, Engineering, and Flight …

Ten new aircraft to be added to SpiceJet’s fleet from September

Britten-Norman reveals plans to repatriate aircraft production to UK

Schiphol acquires 40% stake in MAA

Amadeus takes minority stake in CAPHENIA

KlasJet continues ACMI partnership with FlyEgypt

WestJet to begin integration of ultra-low-cost subsidiary Swoop

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