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EDITOR’S NOTE
Living in Uncertain Times
The 7387 Max crisis continues to take a toll on Boeing. Apart from the
company’s sales and profits plummeting, it has also had to deal with the
bigger problem of not only providing the fix for the problems that caused
the two crashes but also convincing regulators around the world that the
aircraft is safe to fly again. The Indonesia’s National Transport Safety
Committee (NTSC), which investigated the Lion Air crash, has predictably
pointed fingers at Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
piling up the pressure on the aviation giant.
There seems to be general consensus among aviation regulatory agencies
around the world that the aircraft shouldn’t be rushed back into service. it
is likely that the international regulators will not concurrently approve the
airplane’s return to service. Do not be surprised if the jet resumes flights in
a patchwork fashion, with FAA being the first to give the green signal.
The other big story to follow is the tussle between Airbus and Boeing over
their next-generation of long-haul aircraft. Qantas, the early bird among
operators, is gearing up for Sunrise, its ultra-long-haul initiative. If the
project is approved, the inaugural flight will take off in 2022/23.
Although much of the focus is on China that is leading Asia’s aviation
boom, India is quietly making strides. Much of the growth is due to the
headway Low Cost Carriers (LCC) operating in the country have made in
recent times. With its growing aircraft fleet size, strategic location
advantage, rich pool of engineering expertise, and lower labour costs,
India also has all it takes to be the next major MRO hub in the region.
Another year is about to pass, and I hope you enjoyed our coverage of
aviation international news and events in 2019 as much as we enjoyed
bringing them to you. Please visit our website, www.gbp.com.sg. for the
latest in aviation and MRO news. As I sign off, let me wish you a joyous
Holiday Season and a most prosperous and healthy New Year.
Happy Reading!
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