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U.S. and EU Declare Truce over Boeing and Airbus Subsidies

U.S. and European Union trade representatives have been given four months to try to find compromise in the long-running dispute over aerospace subsidies.

Lufthansa Technik Suffers Steep Losses on Pandemic Woes

The MRO arm of the Lufthansa Group attributes its product and customer diversity and investments in digital platforms for its ability to counter Covid-19.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Singapore Airlines To Pioneer IATA Travel Pass Deployment

SIA passengers flying from Singapore to London from March 15 to 28 can opt to use Travel Pass to verify health status.

MTU Maintenance Weathers 2020 Largely Unscathed

The MRO arm of MTU Aero Engines saw the number of incoming engines decline only 18 percent compared with 2019.

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Lufthansa Group Plans for Long-haul Fleet Cuts, Modernization

The Lufthansa Group intends to permanently ground all aircraft older than 25 years and decommission all its A380s.

Safran Gets €500 Million Loan for Clean Engine Development

The European Investment Bank will make available a 10-year credit line to Safran for the development of environmentally friendly engine technology.

Hydrogen Pioneers Step Up Plans to Convert Regional Airliners

Universal Hydrogen is finalizing the design of its hydrogen powertrain and has forged a fuel supply agreement with new investors Plug Power.

Air Canada Partner Sky Regional To End Operations

Following Air Canada’s decision to end its flying agreement, Sky Regional must end operations on March 31.

Despite Covid, Air Transport Can’t Dodge Pressure to Reduce Its Environmental Impact

Despite Covid, Air Transport Can’t Dodge Pressure to Reduce Its Environmental Impact

Mesa Air Group Looks To Enter European Market

U.S. regional carrier Mesa Air and UK consultancy Gramercy Associates plan to launch a new CRJ900 airline in Europe by the end of the year.

Sustainability To Move up Agenda as Airports Emerge from Pandemic

The Airport Carbon Accreditation Program is a key plank in the drive for emissions progress.

Air Cargo Demand Returns to Pre-Covid Levels

According to the International Air Transport Association, global demand for air cargo in January increased by more than 3 percent over December 2020.

UAL Boosts Boeing with Follow-on 737 Max Order

With a new order for 25 airplanes, United Airlines now expects to receive 94 Boeing 737 Maxes in 2022 and 2023.

IAG Still Considering Boeing 737 Max for Fleet Renewal

The parent company of BA, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and Vueling continues to evaluate routes for the 737 Max as it sinks to a €7.4 billion operating loss.

February 26, 2021

Boeing To Pay $6.61 million in FAA Penalties

The FAA and Boeing reach a settlement on penalties related to a 2015 case and two pending enforcement actions involving the company’s ODA unit.

Regulations and Government

February 26, 2021

Transportation IG Sees Continuing Oversight Weakness at FAA

The FAA must develop a “risk-based approach” to ODA oversight, according to a DOT IG report on the agency’s response to 737 Max recommendations.

February 25, 2021

Lessons to Be Learned From Engine Failure On a United Airlines Boeing 777 Flight

Lessons to Be Learned From Engine Failure On a United Airlines Boeing 777 Flight

February 24, 2021

FAA Issues Emergency AD To Inspect PW4000-112 Fan Blades

The interim order by U.S. authorities to inspect all Pratt & Whitney PW4000-112s applies to some 125 Boeing 777s.

February 24, 2021

IATA Downgrades Prognosis for Airline Industry Covid Recovery

A new IATA analysis shows that airlines will burn through between $75 billion and $95 billion by the end of the year.

February 24, 2021

Spirit Aero Uses Commercial Downturn To Shore Up Processes

The Wichita-based supplier to Airbus and Boeing saw 2020 revenue nearly halved by the 737 Max grounding and Covid-19's effect on commercial aviation.

February 23, 2021

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