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Aviation Daily, February 6, 2025

VOL. 439 NO. 25 February 06, 2025
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Regulatory/Legislative

DCA airspace
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FAA Expands Restrictions Around DCA

Feb 05, 2025
The FAA has temporarily banned all mixed helicopter and fixed-wing flying along the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

The Daily Memo

IndiGo A321neo
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Daily Memo: Revived India-China Flights Would Face Different Market Environment

Feb 05, 2025
Direct flights between India and mainland China may be allowed to resume soon thanks to an agreement between their respective governments.

Safety

shrapnel from azerbaijan airlines crash
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Prelim Report Into Downed Azerbaijan Airlines E190 Confirms External Impact

Feb 05, 2025
Perforation damage to the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 that crashed in Kazakhstan on Dec. 25 indicates that external objects penetrated the fuselage.

Airframers

Daher TBM and kodiak
article

Daher Details U.S. Final Assembly Line Plans For TBM, Kodiak

Feb 05, 2025
Daher is firming up its project of making final assembly lines for the TBM 900 and Kodiak single-turboprop aircraft at its Stuart, Florida, production facility.
natilus bwb nolinor kona flying
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Canadian Charter Carrier Orders Natilus BWB Freighters

Feb 04, 2025
Canadian charter airliner Nolinor Aviation has purchased multiple production slots for the Natilus Kona blended wing body (BWB) regional freighter.

Airlines

allegiant jet
article

Allegiant Air Cites Growing Confidence In Boeing Deliveries

Feb 05, 2025
Allegiant Air is planning to achieve capacity growth through higher aircraft utilization in 2025 as new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft replace older Airbus A320s.
Saudia 777-300
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Saudia Sees Major Growth, Points To Improving Performance

Jan 23, 2025
Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia has concluded 2024 with significant growth in its international operations.
Jazeera Airways
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Jazeera Predicts Continued Fleet Growth Amid Supply Chain Issues

Feb 05, 2025
Jazeera Airways is well-positioned for continued growth in 2025, with a solid financial foundation, a growing fleet and accelerating digital innovation.
Korean Air a350-900
article

Korean Air Launches Its First A350 Commercial Service

Jan 27, 2025
Korean Air has commenced service with its first Airbus A350-900 after taking the widebody from the backlog of recently acquired Asiana Airlines.

Sustainability

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
article

Researchers See New Ways To Use, Improve SAF

Jan 30, 2025
University researchers continue to find new uses for abundant feedstocks ranging from recycled plastic to agricultural waste.

MRO

Ryanair 737-800
article

Ryanair’s O’Leary Outlines In-House Engine Overhaul Project

Feb 05, 2025
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary is offering a general outline for the Ireland-based ULCC’s next big MRO project.

Lessors

DAE 737-8
article

DAE Bridges Boeing Delivery Slump Through Secondary Market

Feb 05, 2025
Lessor DAE says it was able to compensate for a slump in Boeing aircraft deliveries in 2024 by tapping an active secondary market.

Suppliers

hexcel office
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Hexcel Gradually Overcomes OEM Production Shortfall

Jan 24, 2025
Hexcel posted revenue of $474 million in the December quarter, up 4% year-on-year, while earnings per share of $0.52 just edged out Wall Street’s expectations.

Industry Data

United Airlines 737-8
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U.S. Big 4 Had A Strong 2024, As Delta Surpassed $60B Revenue Mark

Feb 05, 2025
Financial results for the four largest U.S. carriers in Q4 2024 revealed record-high operating performances, as well as all-time-high annual revenues.