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Copa Airlines to Expand Fleet with B737 MAX Deliveries

Copa Airlines (Panama) remains on track to expand its fleet, expecting the delivery of two B737 MAX 8 aircraft by the end of 2024, despite some delays. This addition will bring the airline’s total fleet to 112 aircraft by year-end. Looking ahead to 2025, Copa plans to receive 11 more MAX 8s, culminating in a fleet of 123 aircraft by the close of the year.

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GE Aerospace, Boeing, and NASA Advance Open Fan Engine Integration

GE Aerospace, in partnership with Boeing, NASA, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is advancing the aviation industry’s pursuit of energy efficiency by modeling the integration of an Open Fan engine design with an aircraft. This collaborative effort underscores a shared commitment to developing innovative technologies that reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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BETA Technologies Completes First Flight of ALIA eCTOL Production Version

BETA Technologies, a US-based developer of electric aviation solutions, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful first flight of the production version of its ALIA eCTOL (electric Conventional Takeoff and Landing aircraft). This accomplishment underscores BETA’s progress in advancing sustainable aviation technology and paves the way for commercial deployment of the ALIA platform.