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Airframers

Boeing 777-9
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Boeing Reveals 777X Thrust Link Crack Fix

May 22, 2025
Boeing will install new 777-9 engine thrust links as part of a package of design revisions to fix a fatigue problem in the load-transferring components.

The Daily Memo

Air Europa 737-800
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Daily Memo: What’s Next For Southern European Airline Consolidation Plans?

May 22, 2025
Big European legacy groups want to expand their presence in southern Europe, building on Lufthansa’s recent deal for Italy’s ITA Airways.

Airlines

Indigo tail
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IndiGo Continues Profit Momentum As Western Europe Debut Nears

May 21, 2025
IndiGo has revealed launch details of its initial flights to Western Europe against a backdrop of strong financial results.
RwandAir A330
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RwandAir Leases Fourth A330 To Reinforce London Heathrow Service

May 19, 2025
RwandAir is adding a fourth Airbus A330 to its widebody fleet this summer to give it greater operational resilience on its European routes.
El Al aircraft parked at Ben Gurion Airport
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Continued Strife Working In El Al’s Financial Favor

May 21, 2025
El Al foresees a continuation of its recent strong financial performance.
easyjet planes on the ground
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EasyJet Banks On Airbus Deliveries, Leisure Demand To Fuel Profit Push

May 22, 2025
EasyJet is banking on cost efficiencies from fleet modernization and aircraft upgauging to help push the airline toward £1 billion in annual pre-tax profit.

Sustainability

contrails and a British Airways 787-9
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Researchers, Industry Reps Call For More Momentum On Contrails

May 22, 2025
Researchers and aerospace industry representatives called for more coordination and momentum to get larger-scale efforts to reduce contrails off the ground.

Cargo

FedEx 767F
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FedEx Express Starts SAF Flights From LAX

May 22, 2025
FedEx Express has begun operating flights powered by a sustainable aviation fuel blend from Los Angeles International Airport.

Air Navigation

Air France aircraft at Orly airport
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Eurocontrol Braces For 2025 Summer Weather

May 16, 2025
Eurocontrol is including meteorology experts in the Network Manager Operations Center teams, as weather in Europe has caused an increasing share of delays.

Advanced Air Mobility

The EL9 can takeoff from as little as 150-ft. Credit: Electra.aero
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Electra Validates Blown-Lift Wing In Powered Wind Tunnel Tests

May 21, 2025
Electra.aero has validated the blown-lift wing design for its planned hybrid electric short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.

Regulatory/Legislative

istanbul airport
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Turkey–China Agreement Opens More Routes, Doubles Weekly Frequencies

May 20, 2025
Turkey and China have signed a new air services accord that more than doubles weekly passenger flight rights between the two countries.

Industry Data

Zurich ramp
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Data: Europe's Three Big Airline Groups Post First Quarter Earnings

May 22, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 saw record-high operating revenues for Europe’s three largest airline groups but only one turned a profit.
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Jet Fuel Price Index, Week Ending May 16, 2025

May 23, 2025
The global average jet fuel price rose 5.1% last week to $83.76/bbl, compared to $79.73/bbl the previous week.