Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit - Reuters
Airline chiefs slam engine makers for delays at industry summit Reuters
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"My message to the engine OEMs is simple — stop gouging us and get back to making great engines that work and that last. Allowing these failures to extend into the next decade is totally unacceptable to the customers."
— Willie Walsh , Executive
"There is still hope for 2050 – but that’s fading fast … We need an urgent dialogue to determine a realistic timeline given the current state of affairs."
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"The UK and EU e-SAF targets for 2030 were beyond unrealistic – they are utterly detached from reality."
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Airline CEOs criticized engine manufacturers for persistent delays, warning that grounded aircraft and increased repair costs could continue for years. The concerns were raised during the International Air Transport Association's annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro.
At the International Air Transport Association's annual gathering in Rio de Janeiro, aviation executives accused aircraft engine suppliers of price gouging, urging them to improve engine reliability and performance.
Airline leaders admitted that achieving the 2050 net-zero carbon emissions goal is now unlikely, citing challenges such as fuel price volatility and supply chain disruptions.
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