FlightGlobal reports, “American Airlines has placed orders for 260 new aircraft, including those produced by Airbus, Boeing and Embraer, with deliveries expected to begin later this decade.”
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Delta Seeks Drag Reduction with Boeing Aero Design Lab Kits
Aviation Week reports, “Delta Air Lines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aero Design Lab (ADL), targeting supplemental type certification (STC) of the Texas-based company’s drag reduction modification kits on its Boeing 737-800 and 900 fleets.” The agreement covers testing along with FAA certification.
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Crossover Narrowbody Jets Offer Modern Workplace
Aviation Week reports crossover narrowbody jets, “such as the Embraer E-Jet E2 and Airbus A220 families, have some of the most modern cabins among the available aircraft types. The interiors for both families were clean sheet designs and much in their development was discussed in airline focus groups to achieve the final product.” The idea behind upgrading the cabins to add new amenities isn’t strictly financial; it is also an investment in the productivity of carriers’ staff who work in the aircraft. The ergonomics and layout of compartments like the galley make the staff members’ jobs easier and ensure that their attention remains focused on improving the air travel experience for the consumer.
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Used Parts Increasingly Sought to Keep North American Jets in ihe Air
Reuters reports that, amid rising costs and supply-chain shortages, North American airlines and aircraft repair shops increasingly using used and generic parts in keeping jets airworthy. Some brand-name parts makers, such as General Electric Co, “stand to benefit because they also sell used parts, known as used serviceable material,” as do some planemakers, such as Bombardier, which “uses a teardown venture to gain parts for its growing ‘aftermarket’ business.” Honeywell Aerospace Trading expects demand for its used parts “to continue through at least the first half of 2024, said Heath Patrick, president for the Americas aftermarket segment at Honeywell Aerospace.”