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Austrian Airlines Equips Four B777-200ERs with AeroSHARK

Austrian Airlines has completed the installation of AeroSHARK surface technology on four of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, marking a key step in its sustainability and efficiency strategy. The bio-inspired surface film is designed to reduce aerodynamic drag, leading to lower fuel consumption and emissions during long-haul operations.

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Boeing CEO Acknowledges Past Missteps, Highlights Reforms to Lawmakers

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is set to address lawmakers today, acknowledging that the aerospace giant made “serious missteps” in recent years. This candid admission comes in the wake of a mid-air emergency involving a new B737 MAXin January 2024, an incident that prompted the company to implement “sweeping changes” across its operations.

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Volaris Expands Fleet with New A320neo

Volaris, a leading low-cost airline based in Mexico, has recently expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a new A320neo, serial number 12485, powered by PW1127G-JM engines. This addition is part of Volaris’s strategic initiative to modernize its fleet with more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.

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United Airlines Boosts Fleet with Leased B737-9

United Airlines, a leading carrier in the US, has further strengthened its fleet by taking delivery of a leased B737-9, serial number 67741, which is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This strategic enhancement is part of United’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet with more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.

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Unical Aviation Launches Industry’s First A320neo Disassembly Program

Unical Aviation, based in the US, has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative by acquiring a fleet of A320neoairframes, setting up the industry’s first dedicated disassembly program for Airbus’s neo-family aircraft. The disassembly operations will be conducted by ecube, a specialist in aircraft end-of-life solutions, located in the UK. These operations are scheduled to commence in April 2025.

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Tunisair Expands Fleet with A320s from Avion Express

Tunisair, the national carrier of Tunisia, has taken a significant step towards expanding its fleet by wet leasing two A320aircraft, serial numbers 3050 and 3484, from Avion Express, based in Lithuania. This move is in line with the Tunisian government’s strategic goals to expand the national airline’s active fleet to 21 aircraft by 2026, through a combination of repairs and…

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Southwest Airlines Enhances Fleet with New B737-8

Southwest Airlines, a major carrier based in the US, has recently expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a new B737-8, serial number 42599, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This addition is part of Southwest’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet with more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.

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Sky Alps Faces Delays in Q400 Fleet Resumption Amid Safety Reviews

Sky Alps, an airline operating out of Italy, is currently facing delays in returning its fleet of seven Q400 aircraft to service. These aircraft have been grounded for several months, and the airline does not anticipate a resumption of operations for these models in the near future, as it navigates through stringent safety measures imposed by the…