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Aviation Daily, December 18, 2025

VOL. 442 NO. 55 December 18, 2025
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The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: New Pilot Training Approach Shows Results In Safety, Expert Says

Dec 17, 2025
As evidence-based training (EBT) gains ground in air transport, experts are beginning to measure its benefits in operations.

Regulatory/Legislative

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EASA Proposes Mandatory Airbus A320 Fuselage Panel Checks

Dec 17, 2025
Operators of Airbus A320neo-family aircraft with suspected nonconforming fuselage panels have six months to conduct inspections and plan any needed repairs.
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Senate Sends NDAA To Trump’s Desk

Dec 17, 2025
The Senate on Dec. 17 passed the fiscal 2026 defense policy bill.

MRO

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ITP Aero To Acquire CFM MRO Specialist Aero Norway

Dec 16, 2025
ITP Aero has signed a binding agreement to acquire CFM56 engine repair specialist Aero Norway.

Technology

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Exhaust Additives Could Reduce Contrails’ Climate Impact

Dec 17, 2025
A U.S. researcher has proposed adding ice-nucleating particles to engine exhaust to make contrails less harmful by shortening their lifespan.

Airlines

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Pakistan International Airlines' Sale Date Looms

Dec 17, 2025
Pakistan’s government aims to select a bidder next week to acquire the majority of Pakistan International Airlines’ shares.
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Air Canada Prioritizes Flexibility In Network Planning

Dec 15, 2025
Air Canada is reshaping how it plans routes and capacity as it adopts more conservative fleet assumptions.
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Southwest Airlines To Partner With Turkish In 2026

Dec 17, 2025
Southwest Airlines has named Turkish Airlines as its sixth overseas airline partner.
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LAM Mozambique Acquires E190s As Part Of Fleet Revitalization Plan

Dec 17, 2025
Mozambican national carrier LAM Mozambique has advanced its planned fleet revitalization with the purchase of two Embraer E190s.
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BAE Systems Raises $52M In Air Astana Share Sale

Dec 17, 2025
BAE Systems has raised $52.2 million from the sale of most of its stake in Air Astana.

Sustainability

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IATA Says SAF Production Slowdown Threatens Airline Targets, Mandates

Dec 09, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) cut its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production forecast for 2025.
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KLM Backs Call For Innovation Fund To Aid SAF Market

Dec 12, 2025
KLM has echoed the call in a far-reaching report for major investments in innovative technologies in the Netherlands, including SAF.

Industry Data

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Data: ATR, Comac And Embraer Deliveries For November 2025

Dec 16, 2025
Combined deliveries of aircraft from ATR, Comac and Embraer reached their highest monthly total of the year so far in November.