Thwarted by Uruguay's government in its attempt to buy a stake in flag carrier Pluna, the UK-based Ashmore Global Fund is reportedly close to buying a substantial minority stake instead in UAir, Uruguay's Fokker 100 operator. Ashmore, with a background in aircraft leasing, has strong Latin American ties.
Source: Airline Business
Spirit Airlines became the latest airline on 1 August to say it had deferred deliveries of new Airbus A320neo-family jets, a move coming amid competitive pressure and operational upheavals caused by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engine problems
There is a sense among people who study Boeing that the company’s board of directors made a very good decision in picking longtime aerospace executive Kelly Ortberg to succeed David Calhoun as chief executive.
Boeing chief executive David Calhoun thinks the company could have its 737 Max 7 and Max 10 certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration in the first half of 2025, while cautioning that the regulator will determine ultimate timing.
