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February 12, 2019

Azul Accelerates Its Fleet Transformation In 2019

Next-Generation Fuel Efficient Embraer E2 And A320neo Aircraft To Replace Embraer E-195s

Azul, the largest airline in Brazil by number of departures and destinations, announces today a significant acceleration in its fleet transformation program. The Company expects to add 21 next-generation aircraft this year, an increase of eight aircraft from its previous plan. These additions will be offset by the retirement of 15 Embraer E195 E1s, seven more than previously announced. Consistent with our fleet upgauging strategy, total available seat kilometers (ASKs) are expected to increase by 18% while departures should grow by only 5%.

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P&W GTF Engines Power Inaugural A220 Flights By Delta Air Lines

Delta Is First A220 Operator In North America

Pratt & Whitney, along with Airbus and Delta Air Lines recently celebrated the entry into service (EIS) of the airline's A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The occasion makes Delta the first A220 operator in North America. The event was commemorated with a gate celebration at LaGuardia Airport in New York.

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American Airlines Pilot Arrested In London

Suspected Of Being Intoxicated Prior To Flight

An American Airlines Pilot was arrested late last week at Manchester Airport in London after police received reports that he may have been under the influence of alcohol prior to a flight. The pilot, who was not named, was arrested on suspicion of performing an aviation function while having a blood/alcohol level that was over the prescribed limit.

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AD: General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

AD NUMBER: 2019-02-01

PRODUCT: Certain General Electric Company (GE) GEnx turbofan engines.

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AD: International Aero Engines Turbofan Engines

AD NUMBER: 2018-24-01

PRODUCT: Certain International Aero Engines (IAE) PW1100G-JM turbofan engine models with certain low-pressure turbine (LPT) 1st and 3rd-stage disks installed.

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Boeing Forecasts Middle East Aviation Services Market At $745 Billion

Increasing Services Needs Driven By Growing Air Passenger Traffic And Aircraft In The Region

Boeing projects the Middle East will require $745 billion in aviation services through 2037 to keep pace with growing passenger and freight traffic in the region, according to a new report released today at MRO Middle East in Dubai.

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UPS Air Cargo Teamsters Ratify Contract

New Agreement Covers Over 1,400 Mechanics And Related Classifications

UPS aircraft mechanics and related employees at UPS Air Cargo have voted to ratify their newest contract with the company. The contract, which becomes amendable on November 1, 2023, makes UPS Air Cargo mechanics the highest-paid air cargo mechanics in the country by a wide margin.

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