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Aviation Daily, September 4, 2025

VOL. 441 NO. 46 September 04, 2025
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Regulatory/Legislative

Xi and Putin
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Russia-China Air Travel Market Poised For Growth Under New Visa Rules

Sep 03, 2025
China’s decision to relax visa rules for Russian citizens is expected to fuel further growth in the aviation market between the two countries.
National carrier Air Namibia was liquidated in 2021.
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Namibia Set To Establish New National Airline

Sep 02, 2025
The Namibian government has said it has committed to establishing a new national airline as a public-private partnership.
Embraer e-Jet in airlink livery
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Embraer Secures South African Certification For E190-E2, E195-E2

Sep 03, 2025
Embraer’s latest E-Jets received type acceptance certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).

The Daily Memo

BKK airport sunset
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Daily Memo: Thailand’s Tourism Recovery Stalls, Although Indian Demand Is Helping

Sep 03, 2025
Though inbound visitor numbers were up by significant margins in 2024, almost reaching 2019 levels, Thai tourism has sunk below last year’s levels again.

Airlines

Boeing artist's rendering of new WestJet aircraft
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WestJet Doubling Widebody Fleet In Record Order

Sep 03, 2025
WestJet is set to double its widebody fleet, announcing an order for seven Boeing 787-9s, in addition to 60 737-10s.
Air Canada tail
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Air Canada Says No Strike If Flight Attendants Reject Tentative Deal

Sep 03, 2025
Air Canada and CUPE agreed in advance that if the agreement is not ratified, the wage portion would be referred to mediation and then to arbitration.
American Airines' 1,000th mainline jet in Dallas.
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As American Grows Mainline Fleet To 1,000, Unions Scrutinize Financials

Sep 03, 2025
American Airlines has taken delivery of its 1,000th mainline aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 featuring a new premium-heavy configuration.
Etihad Boeing 787
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Etihad Posts Record Figures, Plans Cryptocurrency Strategy

Sep 03, 2025
Etihad Airways reported its strongest ever half-year performance, with record profitability and passenger numbers, as it continued its rapid expansion.
Ryanair aircraft lined up
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Spanish Airport Row Escalates As Ryanair Scales Back Winter Flights

Sep 03, 2025
Ryanair says it plans to cut its winter 2025-26 capacity in Spain by more than one million seats, citing what it calls “excessive and uncompetitive” charges.

Safety

Alliance Airlines E190
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ATSB: Wrong-Flap Landings Highlight Crew Coordination's Importance

Sep 02, 2025
Australian Transport Safety Bureau reports two similar incidents involving Alliance Airlines Embraer E190 crews landing with incorrect flap settings.

Airports

incheon airport aerial
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Incheon Airport Looks To Diversify Revenue Beyond Aviation

Sep 03, 2025
Incheon International Airport Corp. is seeking to expand beyond the traditional hub airport framework, targeting logistics, entertainment, MRO and more.

Sustainability

Nova Panagea Technologies' plant
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IAG Sees Potential For Carbon-Negative Aviation Fuel

Sep 03, 2025
International Airlines Group sustainability officer Jonathon Counsell voiced strong interest in carbon-negative production of sustainable aviation fuel.

Industry Data

Kenya Airways 787 Dreamliner
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Carbon Analysis: Kenya Airways’ 787 Groundings Hinder Efficiency

Sep 03, 2025
Carbon Analysis looks at Kenya Airways’ operational struggle through the first six months of the year resulting from the grounding of three of its Boeing 787-8s