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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 29th, 2024
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FAA sets 90-day deadline for Boeing to address safety concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has instructed Boeing to develop a plan within 90 days to rectify serious quality and safety issues. As reported by CNN, the directive follows a day-long meeting between FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker and Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, during which Whitaker made the demand. This move comes after a year-long FAA-commissioned probe revealed a "disconnect" between …
Southwest Airlines has launched Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV)

Southwest Airlines to launch SARV

Southwest Airlines has launched Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines®, dedicated to creating more opportunities for Southwest to obtain scalable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a critical component in the success of the carrier's goal to replace 10% of its total jet fuel consumption with SAF by 2030. The carrier also announces a US$30 million investment in LanzaJet, …
Athens International Airport © AirTeamImages

IATA's 2023 safety report shows remarkable aviation safety achievements

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its 2023 annual safety report, revealing significant advancements in global aviation safety. Notably, the year marked "best-ever" results for various parameters. In 2023, there were no hull losses or fatal accidents involving passenger jet aircraft. However, a single fatal accident occurred with a turboprop aircraft, resulting in 72 fatalities. The total number …
ANAC has issued two new certifications to MESA © MESA

MESA receives two new certifications from Portugal’s civil aviation authority

Portuguese maintenance provider MESA, based in Lisbon and Beja, is expanding its service portfolio; Portugal’s civil aviation authority ANAC has issued two new certifications to MESA. The MRO provider is now authorised to perform an enhanced scope of base maintenance on the Airbus A330 equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines. For Airbus A340 aircraft, MESA can now offer to …
Alberto Muñoz-Domper

Crisalion Mobility appoints Alberto Muñoz-Domper as CFO

Crisalion Mobility has appointed Alberto Muñoz-Domper as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than two decades’ experience in the financial sector, Muñoz-Domper’s invaluable strategic expertise will be crucial to Crisalion Mobility’s future growth. His outstanding performance as CFO at other sector companies evidences his ability to deliver robust, pro-active financial management, which will ensure Crisalion Mobility is well-positioned …
Niagara Helicopters has placed an order for six H130 helicopters

Airbus Helicopters rakes in new orders at HAI Heli-Expo

Airbus Helicopters has signed various new helicopter orders and service agreements at this year's HAI Heli-Expo 2024. Niagara Helicopters has placed an order for six H130 helicopters, confirming a full-fleet renewal for the tourism company based in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Each year, the company welcomes more than 100,000 customers from all over the world, providing a nine-minute, 27-kilometre sightseeing …

THC inks milestone framework deal at HAI Heli-Expo

AutoFlight performs first inter-city demonstration flight

AERO CARE opens new Miami headquarters, joins forces with Alchemy Aero

LCI and Airbus join forces to advance air mobility

Jon Downey named CEO of EBCO Aviation Insurance

HealthNet Aeromedical Services orders four Airbus H135 helicopters

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