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Emirates President Sir Tim Clark calls for Heathrow Airport’s CEO to resign

Emirates President Sir Tim Clark calls for Heathrow Airport’s CEO to resign..!

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Emirates, one of the largest airlines at Heathrow in terms of passengers carried, reacted furiously in July when the airport imposed a restriction of 100,000 people per flight to keep numbers under control. Sir Tim Clark, the company’s CEO, has now asked that John Holland-Kaye, the CEO of Heathrow, resign.

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“That’s inexcusable,” Sir Tim told the Sunday Times in response to the Heathrow CEO’s suggestion that airlines would once again be subject to a cap between Christmas and New Year. Anyone who makes such statements is unsuitable for the position.

A representative for Heathrow expressed disappointment, saying: “It is sad that Iata has descended to making unjustified personal insults in an effort to persuade the CAA board to set a low airport tax that would maximize airline profits at the price of investing in customer service. Our priority has always been acting in the best interests of customers. We took action to safeguard Heathrow’s customer service this summer when the industry encountered scaling-up difficulties.

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The regulator places restrictions on what Heathrow can charge and is presently thinking about future fees. The average maximum price, which was £30.19 in June 2022, was predicted to drop to £26.31 in 2026 by the CAA. The Airport Operators Association’s chair, Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, gave Heathrow complete support.

In a swipe at airlines that have cut staff numbers, Baroness McGregor-Smith added: “In the face of huge uncertainty Heathrow acted to protect colleagues and retain jobs for everyone on the frontline who wanted one – not all businesses can say this.”

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Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.