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Aviation Daily, March 25, 2025

VOL. 439 NO. 57 March 25, 2025
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The Daily Memo

Alaska Airlines
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Daily Memo: Alaska Airlines And The ‘Human Element’ In Human Factors

Mar 24, 2025
At Alaska Airlines, Al Boring’s 25 years in regulatory compliance roles have given him unique insight into why things go wrong—lessons he’s now passing on.

Suppliers

C919 production line
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Comac Ups C919 Production Target To 75 Aircraft

Mar 24, 2025
Comac has told suppliers to its C919 narrowbody program to prepare for a rate increase from the initial 50 aircraft target to 75, as it works to fulfill its current backlog.
A380
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No Showstopper In CFM's RISE Open Fan Plan, Airbus CTO Says

Mar 19, 2025
Airbus engineers do not see any major roadblock to integrating an open-fan engine being pioneered by CFM International into a next-generation narrowbody.

Regulatory/Legislative

SyrianAir aircraft
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ICAO To Help Revitalize Syrian Aviation Sector

Mar 24, 2025
ICAO plans to intervene to help restore Syria’s place in the international air transport landscape.
(from left) South Africa European Council President Antonio Da Costa L European Commission President Ursula van Der Leyen C and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
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EU, South Africa Revive Horizontal Air Services Agreement Talks

Mar 20, 2025
In a declaration released after the summit, leaders committed to intensifying their work toward an EU-South Africa horizontal air services agreement.

Airports

Heathrow Airport
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UK Government Launches Inquiry Into Heathrow Closure

Mar 24, 2025
London Heathrow airport closed March 21 due to a nearby fire, and the UK government is requesting an urgent inquiry to understand what happened.
melbourne airport
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Delayed Melbourne Airport Rail Link Gains Steam With Government MOU

Mar 24, 2025
The Melbourne Airport rail link, which has been discussed and delayed for decades, has gained steam with a government agreement to progress the project.

Sustainability

Neste's new Rotterdam facility
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Neste Calls For More Linear SAF Mandates To Support Demand

Mar 24, 2025
Renewable fuel producer Neste noticed more demand for SAF after EU mandates were introduced but believes the legislation's stepped approach is suboptimal.

Airlines

Singapore Airlines 777-300
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Singapore Competition Watchdog Approves SIA, ANA Joint Venture

Mar 21, 2025
Singapore’s competition watchdog CCCS, has granted conditional approval for the commercial JV between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and All Nippon Airways (ANA).
An Air Astana Airbus A320neo sits at Almaty International Airport.
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Air Astana Group Targets 84 Aircraft Despite Supply-Chain Challenges

Mar 14, 2025
Kazakhstan´s Air Astana Group, which includes Air Astana and its LCC subsidiary FlyArystan, wants to build out its fleet to 63 aircraft by the end of 2025.
air algerie 737-800
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Algerian Cabinet Directs Formation Of Domestic Air Carrier

Mar 14, 2025
Algeria will create a state-owned domestic airline to allow existing flag carrier Air Algerie to focus on international routes.
condor a330neo
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Condor Adds First China Destination As Part Of Network Shift

Mar 05, 2025
German leisure carrier Condor is expanding its Asia network with the addition of Sanya, marking its first destination in China.

MRO

MSC Air Cargo
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MSC Air Picks HAECO For Line Maintenance In Hong Kong

Mar 20, 2025
HAECO has entered a new agreement with MSC Air Cargo to provide the air freight company line maintenance at Hong Kong airport.

Industry Data

SIA A380
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Carbon Analysis: Slow Progress At Key Asia-Pacific Airlines

Mar 24, 2025
This week’s Carbon Analysis journeys to the Asia-Pacific region to explore the emissions of four carriers: Air China, Lion Air, Qantas and Singapore Airlines.