Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
February 24th 2025
Today’s briefs report news from Airbus, All Nippon Airways, International Air Transport Association, Malaysia Aviation Group and Sabre. Read More »
Airbus has received the type certificate for its A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. The long-range narrowbody featuring CFM LEAP-1A engines was granted its EASA type certificate in July last year.
All Nippon Airways maintenance engineers and technical staff will be given the opportunity to take “power naps” using a sleeping pod designed by Toyota Motor Corporation. The initiative aims to improve safety, promote the health of its workers and create a catalyst for a major change in work style.
Malaysia Aviation Group training unit, MAB Academy, has received International Air Transport Association Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center accreditation for providing certification for dangerous goods regulations courses.
Sabre reported a net loss of US$278.8 million for 2024, compared with a net loss of US$541.9 million in the prior year. Revenue was 4% higher at $3 billion, Sabre said in a regulatory filing. “Sabre’s performance this quarter and for full-year 2024, along with our expectations for 2025, highlights the continued progress we are making against our strategy,” Sabre CEO, Kurt Ekert, said. “We are excited about the opportunities ahead and believe our technology, innovation, and talent will drive long-term value for our customers and stakeholders.”
