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Aviation Daily, December 2, 2025

VOL. 442 NO. 43 December 02, 2025
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Airframers

airbus a320
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Airbus Says Most A320s Have Received Urgent Software Updates

Dec 01, 2025
Airbus says most of the 6,000 A320-family aircraft requiring an immediate flight controls software update have received the necessary modifications.

The Daily Memo

flight data recorder from investigation of Laguardia runway excursion
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Daily Memo: Framing Human Error As A Symptom, Not A Cause

Dec 01, 2025
Human error appears regularly in the probable cause and contributing factors sections of accident reports. Too often, however, the probing stops there.

Regulatory/Legislative

AF447
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Airbus, Air France Should Face Manslaughter Charges, Prosecutors Say

Nov 27, 2025
French prosecutors have called for Airbus and Air France to be convicted of manslaughter over the 2009 crash of Air France Flight AF447 as part of an appeal hearing.
Digital tower system at Hamad International Airport.
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Qatar Approves Region’s First Digital Tower

Dec 01, 2025
Searidge Technologies said safety regulators have certified the first large-scale digital tower system using its technology in the Middle East.

Airlines

CAL A350-1000
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China Airlines Unveils Big Widebody Fleet Plan, Exercises Options

Nov 27, 2025
China Airlines has unveiled plans for a $7.8 billion widebody fleet expansion and renewal, adding to its existing order backlog.
Jens Ritter
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Lufthansa Airlines CEO Shares Improved Operational Performance

Nov 28, 2025
The CEO of Lufthansa Airlines says it is seeing promising results from its operational resilience initiatives and has plans in 2026 to improve further.
Wizz Air's 250th aircraft, an Airbus A321neo
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Wizz Air Needs Fleet Of 500 Aircraft To Stay ‘Relevant,’ CEO Says

Dec 01, 2025
European ULCC Wizz Air says that a fleet of 500 aircraft is necessary to be relevant in the aviation business.
photo of subhas menon speaking at aapa assembly of presidents 2025 in bangkok
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AAPA Announces Leadership Transition As Menon Retires

Dec 01, 2025
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has named the successor to Director General Subhas Menon, after Menon announced he will step down next year.
Aercap Boeing 737-8
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FlySafair To Add First MAXs As Part Of Five-Aircraft Lease Deal

Nov 18, 2025
FlySafair has committed to its first Boeing 737 MAXs as part of a five-aircraft lease deal with AerCap, covering two 737-800NGs and three 737-8s.
A220
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ITA Airways Starts Taking New A220s From ACG Despite GTF Reservations

Nov 28, 2025
ITA Airways has received the first of five new A220s it is leasing from ACG which comes as the carrier prepares a lawsuit against the A220's engine supplier Pratt & Whitney.
Aerolineas Argentinas A330-200
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Aerolineas Argentinas Plans Self-Funded Fleet Expansion

Nov 28, 2025
Aerolineas Argentinas has outlined its first self-financed fleet investment program, sharing plans to bring in Airbus A330neos and more Boeing 737 MAXs.

MRO

Boeing 737-8 interior
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Air Canada Begins Major Cabin Upgrade Program

Dec 01, 2025
Air Canada’s narrowbodies and regional jets will be retrofitted with refreshed cabins over the next couple of years.

Airports

Arik Air 737-800
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Nigeria Set To Host Its First-Ever International Airshow

Dec 01, 2025
As Nigeria’s aviation market continues to grow, the country is set to host its first-ever International Airshow Dec. 2-4 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Sustainability

aircraft shadow over field
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Airlines Have Until Feb. 1 To Opt Into EU Flight Emissions Label

Nov 26, 2025
Airlines wanting to participate in the EU’s new flight emissions label (FEL) have until Feb. 1, 2026, to register their interest.

Industry Data

Oman Air 737 MAX
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Carbon Analysis: Oman Air Excels Among Oneworld Carriers

Dec 01, 2025
Carbon Analysis assesses the efficiency of three Oneworld alliance member carriers: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Oman Air.