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Some mainline carriers have announced plans to restart pilot classes in early 2025, signaling a potential rebound in pilot hiring. Regional affiliates have announced plans to resume hiring with the expectation of higher pilot attrition. https://lnkd.in/dSeYuEje .

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#CommercialAviation, which typically flies aircraft with over 100 seats, represents more than 80% of revenue seat miles flown and emissions generated in the aviation sector. However, we haven't seen much investment in breakthrough approaches for more the larger #aircraft that serve these operations. Investors have made big bets in breakthrough #aerospace technologies for smaller aircraft (e.g. #eVTOLS, #eSTOL and #hydrogen themes), which address less than 16% of aviation emissions and less than 10% of current aircraft. #SAF investments can help commercial #aviation move forward with #sustainability goals, but SAF is likely to cost 2-3X as much as JetA, which will create significant demand destruction and financing issues for airlines. #Boeing and #Airbus have explored breakthrough technologies for commercial aviation that would increase aircraft efficiency beyond what traditional tube and wing aircraft can achieve -- Boeing's X66 Truss Braced Wing concept for example. However, the only programs currently planned -- next generation tube and wing #aircraft -- will deliver gains that fall far short of the industry's needs to achieve its sustainability goals. The #BWB concepts in progress, of which JetZero is the most advanced, can help fill this gap in product development and sustainability for the most important part of the #airline business by cutting fuel consumption per RPM by 30-50%. SAF will continue to play an important role, which BWB concepts will accelerate by eliminating the trillions of dollars of incremental cost that would have put a primarily SAF based solution under immense pressure. In the end, the fuel savings tied to new equipment will help the industry achieve its sustainability goals while reducing costs and accelerating industry growth. That makes for a healthier industry going forward. Alaska Airlines has a strong history of pragmatic thought leadership in the aviation industry. With this investment they have led the industry towards an attractive future where a robust, profitable industry and sustainability have become mutually reinforcing goals that build on the industry's legacy as the world's most fuel efficient. large scale transportation system. Many investors focused in sustainability have not had the right combination of vision and pragmatism to take this type of step. Congrats to Alaska Airlines and JetZero on moving us in the right direction. Matthew Ridley Jonathon Counsell Pasha Saleh Diana Birkett Rakow Tom O'Leary Shane Tackett Sergey Kulyagin Jerry Griffin Chris Kelly Singley Brian Flynn David Spurlock Traci H. Azim Barodawala Jeff Schox Jeff Johnson Daniel Moczydlower,MSc,PMP Stefan Sandoval Yepes Holger Blankenstein Jose Suarez Andrew Broderick Dionisio Pérez Jácome F. Peter Fiene Myles Goeller Derek Gerow Stan Pace Jim Harris

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WASHINGTON- Denver-based budget carrier Frontier Airlines (F9) has secured approval from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to adopt the brand name ‘Frontera’. The reasoning behind Frontier Airlines' desire to use ‘Frontera’ as a brand name is currently unclear. However, the DOT recently made Frontier's intentions public by publishing a notice of trade name registration on Monday #Frontera #Frontier #Frontierairlines #FrontierAirlinesA321neo #FrontierAirlinesDOTApproval #FrontierAirlinesFlight #FrontierAirlinesFrontera #FrontierAirlinesFronteraBrand #FrontierAirlinesNewBrand #FrontierAirlinesNews #FrontierDOTApprovalforFrontera #FrontierFronteraBrand

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🟢 #DidYouKnow | In 1987, Northwest Airlines ordered 20 Airbus A340s, becoming the North American launch customer. However, the order was canceled in 1992 due to engine issues and economic challenges. Instead, Northwest later operated 32 A330s until merging with Delta Air Lines. 📸: Pieter van Marion #deltaairlines #airbus

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Cirium Ascend made changes to Airbus A320ceo family Market Values and Lease Rates effective July 27th. Double-digit percent increases are supported by limited supply of new narrowbody aircraft and narrowbody engine maintenance issues. Values for older A320ceo family aircraft are pushed up by short-term demand for serviceable “flyers” competing with demand for spare engines and airframe parts.

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📢 54th AASA AGA. Aaron Munetsi, AASA CEO, called out the “devastating and almost unrecoverable impact of the recent withdrawal of instrument flight procedures at some of our airports," noting an AASA Airline Member "reported 3 892 flight delays, 77 cancellations, and 12 diversions between July 19 and October 9. The cumulative delay for just that one airline was an eye-watering 91 075 minutes or 63.25 days. This is unacceptable,” Munetsi said. Flight delays and cancellations caused by navigational software issues continue to dog the aviation industry. 👉 https://shorturl.at/Lp1NI 🛫🌍#AASA54thAGA #FlySafair #UnlockAviationPotential

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In a move to strengthen its financial position, Southwest Airlines has entered into a sale-and-leaseback agreement involving 36 of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft with Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management. https://lnkd.in/dvjnr9wG

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In a significant development for the aviation industry, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has granted definitive approval for Spirit Airlines to sell 23 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft to GA Telesis. This decision marks a crucial step in Spirit Airlines' ongoing restructuring efforts, aimed at optimizing its fleet and improving liquidity. Spirit Airlines, known for its ultra-low-cost carrier model, has been navigating financial challenges exacerbated by the global pandemic and rising operational costs. To address these issues, the airline filed for bankruptcy and initiated a comprehensive restructuring plan. A key component of this plan is the sale of 15 Airbus A320 and 8 Airbus A321 aircraft to GA Telesis, a prominent player in aviation asset management. The court's ruling, issued on December 7, 2024, initially approved the sale of five aircraft. The latest decision extends this approval to the remaining 18 aircraft, allowing Spirit Airlines to proceed with the transaction. The total sale is valued at approximately $519 million, providing a substantial boost to Spirit's financial position. #Airport #Airline #USA #USDOT #FAA #SpiritAirlines #GA #Telesis #AviationIndustry #AviationOasis https://lnkd.in/eHVCStgs

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What’s one area where additional aviation talent could help your business grow? ✔ Expanding locations ✔ Handling seasonal demand ✔ Managing compliance Let’s hear your thoughts—we specialize in turning challenges into opportunities!

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Great information by Aviation International News. The aviation industry experienced a transformative year in 2024, marked by significant leadership changes across major organizations like Boeing, Wheels Up, AOPA, and EASA. These transitions reflect a focus on addressing challenges in innovation, sustainability, safety, and market competitiveness while setting the stage for future growth. Which leadership change in the aviation industry do you think will have the most significant impact in shaping the future of the sector, and why?

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Another successful transaction.

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United Update Mesa Airlines has agreed to sell 18 Embraer E175 aircraft to United Airlines for $229.1 million, with eight aircraft already sold and the remaining ten expected to be sold by the end of January 2025.

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