Airline and Aircraft News
Madagascar Airlines’ plans to expand its fleet with three Embraer E190-E2 jets leased from Azorra have faced a setback, with the first aircraft already painted but no delivery achieved. Meanwhile, Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 models have been granted type certification by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, with Scoot set to operate the E190-E2 starting in 2024. In Brazil, an incident occurred where a Boeing 737 was struck by pieces of the runway during takeoff.
On another front, Wright Electric is making progress towards operating an electric regional aircraft. They’ve successfully tested a single 800 kW motor and achieved 1.2 kW of power on the ground. Additionally, Brussels Airlines’ cabin crews are threatening an indefinite strike that could extend into the Christmas season over alleged non-compliance with agreements on working conditions.
Aviation Industry Developments
The Dubai Air Show 2023 is expected to see new orders for Turkish Airlines and Riyadh Air, along with showcasing Emirates’ new cabin features. Flydubai has announced plans to build a $190 million maintenance facility at Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub near Dubai-World Central Airport.
In technology news, De Havilland Canada’s DHC-2 Beaver is set to receive a new engine type certification that will extend its service life for many more decades.
Airport Updates
Hamburg Airport has donated vehicles including a fire truck and snow plow trucks to Kyiv as support amidst ongoing conflicts. Following a hostage situation at Hamburg Airport, massive gate structures are being constructed to enhance security access points. Sachsen-Anhalt’s Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff has called for support for communities around Leipzig/Halle Airport regarding noise pollution from air traffic and road transport.
Anchorage Airport (ANC) is under pressure to invest in better cargo infrastructure after recent snowstorms caused severe delays in cargo operations.
Industry Personnel Changes
FedEx veteran David Canavan has joined Challenge Group as COO after more than 33 years with FedEx.
Environmental and Regulatory Issues
A group named “Kaarster gegen Fluglärm” is urging Düsseldorf Airport to desulfurize kerosene used in aircraft fuel to reduce ultrafine particle emissions linked to health issues. Brazil joins the WTO Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft which will eliminate import tariffs on airplanes and airplane parts within member countries.
Legal and Trade Matters
India is investigating Middle Eastern airlines like Qatar Airways for possible tax evasion amidst complex geopolitical tensions.
Cargo and Logistics Insights
The ACE 2023 conference scheduled for December will bring together experts from freight forwarding companies, Ground Support Service Agents (GSSAs), and airlines focusing on challenges in time-critical logistics. The event will cover topics such as e-commerce logistics ecosystems, digitalization, and opportunities in the Middle East.
In related news concerning forwarders’ market dynamics, there are concerns about close relationships between carriers like CMA-Ceva that could potentially exclude other competitors from fair access to services.
