29 Aug 2022

North American Aviation Newsletter 29 August

Canada Jetlines Awarded Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) Approvals Canada Jetlines announced it has been awarded Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) approvals to Operate Domestic, Non-Scheduled International and Scheduled International Services.  Canada Jetlines CEO Eddie Doyle said “Canada Jetlines is pleased to announce that it has received its Domestic, Non-scheduled international, and scheduled international service licenses from the Canadian Transportation Agency. With the Air Operator Certificate that was issued on August 18, 2022, by Transport Canada, Canada Jetlines has now completed all government requirements and obtained all certification to start operations.” PW127XT-M Regional Turboprop Engine certified by Transport Canada Transport Canada Civil Aviation announced it has type certified the PW127XT-M engine that will power new builds of ATR42/72-600 aircraft. The new engine extended time on wing by 40% and lowers maintenance costs by 20% with 3% improvement in fuel efficiency. Pratt & Whitney Canada VP Regional Aviation and APU Product Marketing & Sales Timothy Swail stated “The PW127XT-M engine is the new standard for operating economics, maintenance and sustainability for regional aircraft. The PW127XT-M engine is the new standard for operating economics, maintenance and sustainability for regional aircraft.” Qantas to connect Auckland and New York Qantas announced the launch of a new route between Auckland and New York commencing 14 June 2023 using Boeing 787-9 aircraft, initially operating three days weekly. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said “We can’t wait to return to New York, and it’s made possible by the delivery of new aircraft, which have been caught up in delays that have impacted lots of airlines. Customer feedback on our direct London and Rome services show how well suited our Dreamliner cabins are to longer international flights like these, which is helped by the fact we designed them with more room and fewer seats than most of our competitors. We think this route will be very popular with Australians given the opportunity to connect via Auckland and it also gives New Zealanders more choice.” Sun Country Airlines leases Boeing 737-800 from Jackson Square Aviation Sun Country Airlines announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-800 on lease from Jackson Square Aviation. WNG Capital acquires two Airbus A320 aircraft from Goshawk WNG Capital announced the acquisition of two Airbus A320 aircraft from Goshawk with the aircraft on lease to Alaska Airlines and is the first transaction between Goshawk and WNG Capital. Acumen Aviation © 29 August 2022  All Rights Reserved.