Five Must-See Stories From Last Week (W/C February 10)
Here are the five must-see stories from the Aviation Week Network for February 10, 2025. Trending topics include Sun Country CEO Jude Bricker speaking at Routes Americas, highlighting how Delta is pushing the airline to a higher level of performance; a failure in the F-16 engine's "blind spot" led to a Fighting Falcon crashing in New Mexico in 2024; General Electric is investing $10 million in Dubai; the proposed tariffs from the Trump administration could have unintended consequences for the business aviation industry; and Supernal's eVTOL prototype has made its debut in Mojave.
Sun Country CEO: Rival Delta Pushes Minneapolis-Based Airline To ‘Higher Level’
Wishing its biggest competitor well is one of the many ways in which Sun Country Airlines distinguishes itself from other carriers in an industry marked by fierce competition.
Failure In F-16 Engine ‘Blind Spot’ Caused Crash, Report Says
Fan blade failure in a known “blind spot” of F-16 engine maintenance caused a Fighting Falcon to crash in New Mexico in 2024, a U.S. Air Force report says, prompting new questions on if inspection procedures should change for the aging fighter.
GE Investing $10M In Dubai, Doha Engine Shops
GE Aerospace is investing $10 million over two years at its two MROs in the Middle East to increase engine service capacity and capabilities in the region.
Tariffs Could Have Unintended Consequences On Bizav, Trade Groups Say
The Trump administration’s proposal of tariffs and the potential of reciprocating tariffs in response could have “an enormous impact with many unintended consequences” on the business aviation industry, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) says.
Supernal's eVTOL Prototype Breaks Cover At Mojave
A full-scale electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft is undergoing ground testing at Mojave Air & Space Port in California.
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