AvTalk Episode 165: LufthITA Cruise Lines

What this episode covers

On this episode of AvTalk, Jet Airways gets its AOC, Lufthansa and MSC Group bid for ITA Airways, and Boeing implements a new safety system. Jet Airways returns A reincarnated Jet Airways received its operating certificate this week. The airline originally ceased operations in 2019. Lufthansa and MSC Group bid for ITA Airways Lufthansa and shipping group MSC have jointly bid for 80% of ITA Airways, leaving the Italian government with a 20% stake in the airline. MSC Group would take 60% to Lufthansa’s 20% if the bid is accepted. Air France teases new La Premiere cabin Air France will be bringing its first class La Premiere cabin to additional aircraft and updating the cabin. Boeing implementing new safety system Boeing is implementing a new company-wide Safety Management System as it seeks to change the culture within the company that led to the crash of two 737 MAX aircraft and numerous quality issues with other aircraft projects. Pilot union opposes raising retirement age The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) opposes two proposals proponents say will help ease the pilot shortage. ALPA says it opposes a plan to raise the pilot retirement age in the US above 65 as well as Republic Airways proposal to give their trainees an r-ATP at 750 hours. Russian airlines can’t sell UK slots Due to sanctions, Russian airlines can’t sell their slots for UK airports, which means they’ll lose them come October. More 5G C Band fun The 5G C band saga continues as the FAA issues new guidance on some radio altimeters that will need to be replaced within the year and others that will need to be replaced with a few years time. IAG places 737 MAX order IAG placed a MAX order this week, but it’s a far cry from previous intentions. Welcome to Luton A prankster has added a large Welcome to Luton sign just outside Gatwick Airport in London. Let us know what you think (and let your friends know too!) Thank you so much for listening! Like the podcast? Have suggestions for future shows? Let us know by leaving a review on iTunes. Reviews on iTunes not only help us make a better show, they help more people find the podcast! Want to send us additional feedback, just email us. And tell that friend who asked you for a podcast recommendation that AvTalk is the one they want to listen to next.