Boeing 737 Next Generation

HONEYWELL UPGRADE FOR AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT LOWERS FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS

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星期一, 六月 19, 2023

PHOENIX, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has unveiled a new High-Efficiency Mode (HEM) upgrade for its 131-9B auxiliary power unit (APU) for Boeing 737 aircraft. HEM is enabled by an innovative and highly efficient diffuser, controlled by software that autonomously regulates airflow to the APU compressor section. The HEM capability upgrade is expected to provide fuel savings and efficiency as well as CO2 emissions savings of 1% to 2% (estimated reduction of 0.5 to 0.6 gallons per APU hour) and increase time-on-wing by up to 1,500 APU flight hours, lowering fuel and maintenance costs.

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  • PHOENIX, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has unveiled a new High-Efficiency Mode (HEM) upgrade for its 131-9B auxiliary power unit (APU) for Boeing 737 aircraft.
  • An APU is critical aircraft equipment that provides electrical power and air conditioning while the plane is on the ground to ensure increased passenger comfort.
  • A major airline carrier recognized a fuel savings of 2.46 percent from the use of the 131-9A auxiliary power unit.
  • The upgrade is intended for any aircraft already operating a 131-9B APU, including Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900 and 737 MAX models.

Aero Design Labs receives drag reduction kit approval for Boeing 737-800

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星期一, 五月 22, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aero Design Labs (ADL) today announced it has received a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its drag reduction kit on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aero Design Labs (ADL) today announced it has received a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its drag reduction kit on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
  • "The successful installation of our drag reduction kit on a Boeing 737-800 is an important next step in our business plan," said Jeff Martin, ADL President and CEO.
  • "On behalf of ADL, we thank the Delta Air Lines team for their assistance in the successful installation and testing of the kit.
  • I am very proud of the ADL team for achieving another milestone in the development of our company and our continued commitment to carbon reduction."

Aero Design Labs receives drag reduction kit approval for Boeing 737-800

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星期一, 五月 22, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas , May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aero Design Labs (ADL) today announced it has received a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for its drag reduction kit on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas , May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aero Design Labs (ADL) today announced it has received a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for its drag reduction kit on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
  • "The successful installation of our drag reduction kit on a Boeing 737-800 is an important next step in our business plan," said Jeff Martin, ADL President and CEO.
  • "On behalf of ADL, we thank the Delta Air Lines team for their assistance in the successful installation and testing of the kit.
  • I am very proud of the ADL team for achieving another milestone in the development of our company and our continued commitment to carbon reduction."

Alaska Airlines unveils salmon livery designed by Alaska Native artist to celebrate Indigenous culture & language

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星期四, 五月 11, 2023

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines unveiled its newest aircraft paint theme today - Xáat Kwáani - designed by the talented Alaska Native artist Crystal Kaakeeyáa Rose Demientieff Worl. Xáat Kwáani means "Salmon People" in the Alaskan Tlingit language and refers to the spiritual link between the people who interact with the beloved salmon and all of us who benefit from their stewardship of the environment.

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  • ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines unveiled its newest aircraft paint theme today - Xáat Kwáani - designed by the talented Alaska Native artist Crystal Kaakeeyáa Rose Demientieff Worl.
  • Using Northwest Coast formline art, the salmon design by Worl is a one-of-a-kind work that honors salmon, culture, artistic expression, and language.
  • Through her art, Worl aims to bring attention to Indigenous culture and to pass on ancestral values to a new generation.
  • The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 is the first livery of a U.S. airline fleet to have the name of the plane in an Alaska Native language and the first time Alaska Airlines has featured a language besides English on the main door of an aircraft.

Aircraft Fuel Ignition Mitigation System Manufacturer, Jetaire Group, to Supply INVICTA™ to Prominent Operator in Africa

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星期四, 四月 27, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jetaire Group, a leader in fuel tank safety and airworthiness directive compliance for fuel tank flammability reduction, will now provide their INVICTA™ fuel tank ignition mitigation solution to a leading Boeing 737 operator in Africa. INVICTA™ is the only patented foam-based solution to meet compliance requirements established by the Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction rule. This marks the first operator in Africa to select INVICTA™ as its preferred ignition mitigation means and brings the total to more than sixty-five single-aisle commercial or private Boeing and Airbus fitted with the patented solution.

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  • The leading aircraft fuel tank flammability reduction provider, Jetaire Group, providing cost-effective, maintenance-free solutions to bring commercial aircraft fleets into compliance.
  • FAYETTEVILLE, Ga., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jetaire Group, a leader in fuel tank safety and airworthiness directive compliance for fuel tank flammability reduction, will now provide their INVICTA™ fuel tank ignition mitigation solution to a leading Boeing 737 operator in Africa.
  • INVICTA™ is the only patented foam-based solution to meet compliance requirements established by the Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction rule.
  • Jetaire Group's aircraft fuel ignition mitigation solution will immediately bring the Boeing 737-800 into compliance ahead of the mandatory timeline.

Avelo Airlines to Nearly Triple Number of Nonstop Destinations from Delaware's Wilmington Airport

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星期四, 四月 20, 2023

The addition of a second Boeing 737 at its Wilmington base enables Avelo to nearly triple its network from five to 14 routes – the largest number of destinations ever offered at ILG.

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  • The addition of a second Boeing 737 at its Wilmington base enables Avelo to nearly triple its network from five to 14 routes – the largest number of destinations ever offered at ILG.
  • Thank you to Avelo for your continued partnership, and for providing passengers from our region with an affordable and convenient way to travel."
  • Wilmington Airport is conveniently located a short drive south of Philadelphia - offering a refreshingly smooth, simple and travel-friendly alternative hometown airport experience.
  • At least one airport on every Avelo flight is a small hometown airport – making every Avelo journey easier and more enjoyable.

Thanks a Million! Avelo Flies One Millionth Customer at Tweed Airport

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星期五, 三月 24, 2023

NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just 16 months after taking flight from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), Avelo Airlines is flying its one millionth Customer today at HVN. To celebrate the milestone, Avelo Founder, Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy will be at Tweed surprising everyone aboard the milestone flight with a free future roundtrip ticket anywhere Avelo flies. 

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just 16 months after taking flight from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), Avelo Airlines is flying its one millionth Customer today at HVN.
  • To celebrate the milestone, Avelo Founder, Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy will be at Tweed surprising everyone aboard the milestone flight with a free future roundtrip ticket anywhere Avelo flies.
  • The airline's one millionth HVN Customer will be aboard Avelo Flight 357 departing Southern Connecticut's most convenient airport at 2:25 p.m. for Fort Myers, Florida (RSW).
  • I am grateful to every Avelo Customer who has chosen Avelo.

WestJet first airline in Canada to fly Aero Design Lab's drag reduction modification kit

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星期二, 三月 21, 2023

As part of the testing and certification process, WestJet was the first airline in the world to install and operate with an ADL drag reduction kit on its aircraft.

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  • As part of the testing and certification process, WestJet was the first airline in the world to install and operate with an ADL drag reduction kit on its aircraft.
  • "We are delighted to see our drag reduction kits flying with WestJet in Canada," said Chris Jones, Aero Design Labs' Chief Commercial Officer.
  • "All of us at Aero Design Labs are grateful to WestJet and their teams who were pivotal in the testing and ultimate certification of our drag reduction kit.
  • "This WestJet flight marks the second airline to operate with our drag reduction kit in place in as many weeks," continued Chris Jones.

Avelo Airlines Grows its 5th Base in Raleigh-Durham with Second Aircraft, Three New Nonstop Destinations and More Jobs

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星期三, 三月 15, 2023

HOUSTON, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today it is growing its operational base at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) with a second 737 aircraft. The additional aircraft enables Avelo to add three new destinations: Memphis, Tennessee (MEM); Manchester, New Hampshire / Boston (MHT), and Rochester, New York (ROC).

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  • The additional aircraft enables Avelo to add three new destinations: Memphis, Tennessee (MEM); Manchester, New Hampshire / Boston (MHT), and Rochester, New York (ROC).
  • Avelo is the only airline offering affordable, convenient and nonstop flights between The Research Triangle and these three new cities.
  • The addition of a second aircraft to our RDU base grows Avelo's service from The Research Triangle to 10 popular nonstop destinations.
  • With the addition to these three new destinations, Avelo will now serve 10 nonstop destinations from RDU.

CDB Aviation Delivers Two Boeing 737-800 to Neos

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星期二, 二月 7, 2023

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (“CDB Leasing”), announced today the lessor delivered two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to a new customer, Milan-based Neos S.p.A. (“Neos”).

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  • CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (“CDB Leasing”), announced today the lessor delivered two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to a new customer, Milan-based Neos S.p.A. (“Neos”).
  • “We look forward to building a strong working partnership with our newest European customer in Italy, Neos,” commented Paul Boyle, CDB Aviation’s Head of Commercial, EMEA.
  • “These two Boeing aircraft are well suited to serve the carrier’s short- and medium-haul network.”
    “We are excited and proud to welcome the second aircraft leased from CDB Aviation into our fleet.
  • “We are very pleased to have collaborated with the Neos team on this transaction as part of the airline’s ongoing fleet upgrade initiative.