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Aviation Daily, July 25, 2025

VOL. 441 NO. 18 July 25, 2025
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Airlines

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American Airlines Expects To Close Margin Gap With Rivals

Jul 24, 2025
American Airlines is confident it will close the margin gap with its largest rivals over time, seeing no structural impediments hindering its ability to do so.
air china planes at beijing airport
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China’s International Traffic Recovery Continues In 2025 First Half

Jul 22, 2025
International air traffic in China posted robust gains in the first half of 2025, with both demand and passenger volume rising more than 20% year-over-year.
Wizz Air A321XLR
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Wizz Air To Slash A321XLR Order, Limits Future Use To UK Market

Jul 24, 2025
Wizz Air has confirmed it will substantially scale back its Airbus A321XLR order as it pivots away from “hot and harsh” environments.
united 737-800
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United Pauses Cuba Route Amid Demand Uncertainty, Policy Shift

Jul 22, 2025
United Airlines has notified DOT it will suspend its sole nonstop scheduled service to Cuba in September amid seasonal fluctuations and tighter restrictions.
Thai Airways livery
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Stock Exchange Allows Thai Airways To Relist Shares

Jul 24, 2025
Thai Airways has gained approval to relist its shares following its multiyear restructuring efforts.
Alaska Airlines 737-9
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Alaska Sees Some Fleet Simplification Over The Next Few Years

Jul 24, 2025
Although Alaska Air Group has no immediate plans to simplify its fleet in the near term, company executives do foresee some streamlining five years from now.
Members of the Etihad, Airbus and AerCap teams celebrate the first delivery of an A321LR to the Abu Dhabi-based carrier.
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Etihad Takes Delivery Of A321LR With First-Class Suites

Jul 24, 2025
Etihad plans to take delivery of 10 Airbus A321LRs this year, a further 10 in 2026 and five slated for delivery each year in 2027 and 2028.
Ryanair Boeing 737-800
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Ryanair: ‘There Is Not Enough Short-Haul Capacity To Go Around’

Jul 22, 2025
Ryanair sees capacity shortages putting greater pressure on regional airports’ ability to attract business.

The Daily Memo

Airbus A320 cockpit at night
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Daily Memo: Thales Preps Cockpit Technologies For Airbus’ Next-Gen Narrowbody

Jul 24, 2025
As Airbus has entered a technology selection process for an A320 narrowbody replacement, suppliers are beginning to align their timelines with the project.

Safety

angara crash site
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Angara Airlines An-24 Turboprop Crashes In Russia’s Far East

Jul 24, 2025
An Antonov An-24RV operated by Angara Airlines crashed in the Amur region of Russia's Far East, with early indications suggesting there were no survivors.

Technology

Z4
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JetZero Selects ST Engineering MRAS To Deliver Z4 Engine Exhaust

Jul 23, 2025
JetZero has selected Maryland-based ST Engineering MRAS to design and manufacture the exhaust nozzle for its full-scale blended wing body demonstrator.

Lessors

airbus jets in avolon livery
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Avolon Places Order For 90 Airbus Aircraft

Jul 24, 2025
Lessor Avolon has placed an order for 90 Airbus aircraft, an incremental buy that brings its total to 79 A330neos and 264 A321neos.

MRO

MTU Aero engines building
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MTU Aero Engines Sees GTF Improvements, Supply Chain Progress

Jul 24, 2025
MTU Aero Engines pointed to improvements in the GTF engine situation and in the broader supply chain, confirming its recently hiked outlook for the full year.
A person wearing the X-ble Shoulder device
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Korean Air To Deploy Wearable Robot In Maintenance, Manufacturing

Jul 14, 2025
Korean Air has purchased a wearable robot developed by Hyundai and Kia designed to reduce technician strain during repetitive overhead tasks.

Industry Data

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Jet Fuel Price Index, Week Ending July 18, 2025

Jul 24, 2025
The global average jet fuel price rose 0.8% last week to $93.21/bbl, compared to $92.51/bbl the previous week.