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GE Launches Asset Transfer System for Airlines and Lessors

AirVault ATS aims to simplify the process of sharing information.

OPIC Extends $200 Million to Brazil’s Azul for GE Engine Care

The Brazilian airline becomes the first in the world to obtain OPIC financing.

Boeing to Cut 737 Rate as Grounding Takes Still Heavier Toll

Muilenburg cites the need to prioritize more resources toward 737 Max software certification.

Ethiopian Max Pilots Followed Boeing Emergency Procedures

Investigative authorities deny that a foreign object caused AOA sensor damage.

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Airbus Sales Gain Momentum in March

The European OEM’s net order tally for 2019 remains negative in spite of a stream of new orders in March.

Airbus Updating A320 Software to Prioritize Stall Warning

A 2015 incident involving a Virgin Australia narrowbody prompts changes to the A320’s flight control systems.

Airbus Updating A320 Flight Warning Software

A 2015 incident involving a Virgin Australia narrowbody prompts changes to the A320’s flight control systems.

U.S. Senate Probes 737 Max Whistleblower Claims

Senate Commerce Committee asks for accounting of the FAA’s evaluation of the Max’s MCAS.

MRO Investment Heats Up in Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s Sapura Technics to become the latest market entrant in July.

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Adria Airways Abandons Plan To Re-fleet with Superjets

The Slovenian airline last year signed an MOU with Sukhoi for the long-term lease of 15 SSJ100s.

Flyadeal Eyes International Flights as It Ponders Max 8

The Saudi low-fare airline remains uncertain about Boeing Max deliveries as the manufacturer works on a software update.

Boeing Confirms Delay to Max Software Update

The FAA remains unconvinced that the manufacturer has addressed all its concerns over changes to the Max flight control system.

Japan Airlines Restructuring Sees Return to Seattle

The Japanese flag carrier’s tax exemption arising from bankruptcy has just ended.

Low-cost Airline Segment Keeps Driving European Growth

Discount carriers continue to excel in Europe while business aviation and all-cargo lose market share.

Trent 1000 TEN Woes Force SIA To Ground Two 787-10s

Rolls-Royce suffers another Trent 1000 setback.

Brexit Uncertainty Dampening Demand at EasyJet

The UK-headquartered LCC maintains it is well prepared for any Brexit outcome.

Indonesia's N219 On Track for 2019 Certification

The PTDI turboprop's second prototype completes its fourth test flight on Thursday.

TUI Places Initial Cost of Max Groundings at €200 Million

The world’s largest travel group anticipates the new Boeing narrowbodies will not return to service before mid-July.

Wow Air Ends Operations after Funding Failure

The Icelandic ultra-low-cost-carrier joins a rapidly growing list of airline closures in Europe.

Lawmakers Critical of ODA, Question Training in Max Hearing

Elwell conceded that without ODA, the FAA would require roughly 10,000 more employees and an addition $1.8 billion to cover the costs.

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