IAI To Further Build Up Leap Capabilities In 2025
BARCELONA, Spain—Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will increase its CFM International Leap engine capabilities next year following recent regulatory approval for the 1A and 1B variants to start conducting quick-turn services on the new-generation powerplant. Earlier this month, the Tel Aviv-based company announced it had gained certification for the narrowbody engine type, which is the sole powerplant option for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Boeing, Machinists Reach New Tentative Deal
The new proposed deal, reached with assistance from U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su and announced Oct. 31, would boost workers’ general wages 38% over four years: 13% in the first year, 9% each in the next two years and 7% in the agreement’s final year, summaries shared by Boeing and the union show. The agreement also includes a $12,000 ratification bonus, increased 401(k) plan contributions and a company commitment to build any new aircraft announced during the contract period in the Puget Sound region of Washington state.
Safran Accelerates Leap Engine MRO Network Expansion
For Safran, the plan for Leap MRO services is calling for much more revenue than from the Leap predecessor CFM56. With the CFM56, Safran has met some 10% of the global demand for services. The expansion effort is taking place along the lines of the GE Aerospace-Safran Aircraft Engines agreement for MRO services on the Leap engine, which the two companies manufacture under their CFM International joint venture.”
50 New Routes Starting In November 2024
Italy’s flag carrier ITA Airways opening a new service between Rome Fiumicino and Bangkok, starting on Nov. 16 with five weekly frequencies. Another eye-catching route starting in November is the launch of AirAsia X’s flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi (NBO), Kenya, making it the only airline to serve continental Africa from Malaysia. Fellow Star Alliance member Singapore Airlines is also growing its network this month with the addition of a route to Beijing Daxing International Airport.
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