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Aviation Daily, April 18, 2025

VOL. 440 NO. 14 April 18, 2025
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Airlines

Spirit Airlines aircraft
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Spirit Airlines Names Sun Country CFO As New CEO

Apr 17, 2025
Spirit Airlines has named Sun Country Airlines executive Dave Davis its new president and CEO.
SkyUp Boeing 737-700
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Ukrainian Carrier SkyUp Returning To Paris Beauvais Airport

Apr 17, 2025
SkyUp plans to operate from the French airport to Chisinau, Moldova, with additional operations from Moldova to destinations in Cyprus, France, Greece and Spain
Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-900neo
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Malaysia Aviation Group Profitability Shrinks Due To Capacity Cuts

Apr 17, 2025
Despite having to cut back its schedule to reduce operational disruptions, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) reported its second consecutive annual profit in 2024.
VietJet airlines A321neo
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VietJet Signs Another Financing Deal As It Plans More Orders

Apr 10, 2025
Aligning with VietJet's plans to boost its Boeing narrowbody orderbook, the airline has secured more financing.

The Daily Memo

aerial view of Hong Kong airport
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Daily Memo: Hong Kong’s New 3RS Offers Improvements In Peak Periods, Disruption Recovery

Apr 17, 2025
Airlines can expect to see some immediate operational and efficiency gains from the new three-runway system (3RS) at Hong Kong International Airport.

Cargo

AET with four cargo dollies inside Cathay Cargo Terminal
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Cathay Cargo Terminal Successfully Trials Autonomous Electric Tractor

Apr 14, 2025
Cathay Cargo Terminal has successfully completed its first end-to-end trial of an autonomous electric tractor (AET).

Regulatory/Legislative

Boeing 737-9 with Leap-1b engine
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DOT Watchdog Probing FAA’s Load Reduction Device Response

Apr 17, 2025
The investigation looks into FAA’s response to a pair of 737 MAX bird strikes that triggered an engine failure-related safety device but also allowed smoke and fumes to enter the cabin and cockpit.

Airports

Istanbul Airport
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iGA Istanbul Airport Launches Triple Independent Runway Ops

Apr 17, 2025
Turkish Airlines and its hub iGA Istanbul Airport have become the first in Europe to implement Triple Independent Runway Operations.

Suppliers

A conceptual image of digital connectivity
article

Viasat Unveils New Connectivity Solution

Apr 08, 2025
The company said at AIX that the new IFC system will include innovations in core satellite network design, hardware advances and a suite of digital products.

MRO

Lufthansa Technik employees
article

Lufthansa Technik Targets Expanded Role For AeroShark Riblet Film

Apr 16, 2025
Lufthansa Technik is studying how its fuel burn reducing AeroShark riblet film can be engineered to cover a greater proportion of the aircraft.

Departures

FAA ATC Center Warrenton, Virginia 2023
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Opinion: The Now Or Never ATC System

Apr 17, 2025
FAA regulatory authorities should be free to focus on air safety while an independent air traffic service works on innovation and efficiency.

Industry Data

data-charts-graphs

Jet Fuel Price Index, Week Ending April 11, 2025

Apr 17, 2025
The global average jet fuel price fell 9.1% last week to $82.91/bbl, compared to $91.18/bbl the previous week.