GE Aerospace Invests in Manufacturing: The Week in Aerospace

GE Aerospace will invest US$650 million to bolster its manufacturing capabilities, while the FAA plans to allocate US$13.5 million to 32 educational institutions, addressing the aviation industry's skills gap.  Additionally, Mexicana de Aviación is introducing SEDENA’s Boeing 737s into its operations, valued at MX$3.7 billion. 

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FAA Allocates US$13.5 Million to Bridge Aviation Skills Gap

The FAA allocates US$13.5 million to 32 educational institutions, addressing the aviation industry's skills gap. Focused on pilot and maintenance technician shortages, grants support tailored curricula and professional development for teachers. The move aims to attract students, especially minorities, to aviation careers amid industry challenges.

Pressing Need for Gender Diversity in Mexican Aviation Industry

Gender diversity in Mexican aviation is low, with only 1.67% female pilots and 2% in the workforce. Leadership roles for female pilots stand at 0.6%. A call for executive programs echoes the global challenge, where women make up 5.8% of pilots, emphasizing broader gender imbalances in aviation careers.

Mexicana de Aviación Debuts SEDENA-Loan Boeing 737s

Mexicana de Aviación takes flight with three Boeing 737s loaned by SEDENA, valued at MX$3.7 billion. The gratuitous two-year loan allows operational use, with an option to buy new planes by 2025, contingent on budget availability. The airline covers modifications and provides preferential-cost transport for military personnel.

Airlines Navigate Expansion Plan Delays Amid Boeing Crisis

US carriers, including United and Southwest, face capacity expansion hurdles due to Boeing's delivery delays, prompting United to consider Airbus A321neo purchases. Boeing's safety crisis, triggered by a midair incident, leads to regulatory scrutiny and impacts Southwest and Alaska Air Group's plans. Amidst this, whistleblower John Barnett's tragic death raises concerns about safety culture within Boeing.

GE Aerospace to Invest US$650 Million to Boost Manufacturing

GE Aerospace will invest US$650 million to bolster manufacturing, facilities, and the supply chain, facilitating its transition into a standalone entity. The funds will enhance production, focusing on additive manufacturing, engine assembly, and supporting the US supply chain, with over 1,000 new jobs anticipated.

NASA's Crew-7 Wraps Up 6-Month Mission with SpaceX

NASA's Crew-7, with SpaceX, concludes a successful six-month ISS mission with a Gulf of Mexico splashdown. The crew conducted 200+ experiments, including immune function studies. "Endurance," the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, carried NASA's Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA's Andreas Mogensen, JAXA's Satoshi Furukawa, and Russian cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov.

New President for Famex 2025

Former FAMEX 2023 President Gen. Javier Sandoval Dueñas earns a promotion, succeeded by Gen. Disraeli Gómez Herrera for FAMEX 2025. Gómez Herrera, with vast aviation experience, attends the Dubai Airshow, highlighting FAMEX's importance and setting the stage for Mexico's aerospace growth at international events.