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Aviation Daily, December 24, 2025

VOL. 442 NO. 59 December 24, 2025
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The Daily Memo

Viva and Volaris
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Daily Memo: Will Viva And Volaris Succeed In Reshaping Mexico’s Aviation Market?

Dec 23, 2025
Viva and Volaris are attempting to merge and write the next chapter in Mexican aviation. Initial messaging from Mexico’s president seems favorable.

Airlines

patrick healy (left) and guy bradley
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Cathay Pacific Chairman Healy To Retire In May 2026

Dec 23, 2025
Cathay Pacific has announced that its Chairman Patrick Healy will step down in May 2026, after six years at the helm.
Rex Saab 340
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Air T Closes Acquisition Of Australia’s Rex, Eyes Growth

Dec 23, 2025
Going forward, Rex will be focused on growth, its new owner says, describing intent to invest in long-term fleet sustainability.
AirBorneo MASWings transition
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AirBorneo Launch Imminent; Jet Operations Eyed For July 2026

Dec 22, 2025
Malaysia Aviation Group says the transition of MASwings’ operations to new owner AirBorneo will take full effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
PIA
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Arif Habib Corp Submits Highest Bid For Pakistan International Airlines

Dec 23, 2025
Pakistan’s government has finally succeeded in finding a buyer for Pakistan International Airlines.
Arik De and Jens Boyd
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Condor Boosts Middle East Network, Signs Etihad Partnership

Dec 08, 2025
Condor will expand its Middle East network next summer with new daily flights from Frankfurt and Berlin to Abu Dhabi.
passengers boarding ryanair jet
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Ryanair To Appeal Italian Watchdog Ruling Over Online Travel Agents

Dec 23, 2025
Ryanair says it will appeal a €256 million ($301 million) fine and a ruling by the Italian competition watchdog, AGCM.
sichuan airlines a320
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Sichuan Airlines Looks To Sell Six Airbus A320s

Dec 18, 2025
Sichuan Airlines is seeking to sell six Airbus A320ceos along with three spare engines and is inviting appraisers to assess the assets.

Air Navigation

lightning at airport
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Singapore Eyes Better Aviation Weather Resilience With New Program

Dec 09, 2025
Singapore launched a new Aviation Meteorological Program aimed at advancing R&D to better predict, mitigate and manage the impact of weather on air transport.

Technology

5G cell tower with airplane
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IATA Urges Proactive Approach To Avoid New 5G Interference Conflicts

Dec 22, 2025
Expirations of temporary mitigation measures and lack of improved radio altimeters have commercial air transport markets facing new threats from 5G interference
The Integrated Adaptive Wing Technology Maturation model was tested in the Transonic Dynamics Tunnel at NASA Langley Research Center
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NASA, Boeing Complete Thin-Wing Tunnel Tests

Dec 22, 2025
The wind-tunnel trials tested active control of a high-aspect-ratio wing while controlling the thin, flexible wing’s response to maneuver loads and gusts.

Airframers

fahad al mheiri
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Boeing Appoints Al Mheiri As VP For Middle East, Gulf And North Africa

Dec 23, 2025
Boeing has appointed Fahad Al Mheiri as vice president for the Middle East, Gulf and North Africa, starting in January 2026.

Airports

leeds bradford
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Aena Expands UK Portfolio With Leeds Bradford, Newcastle Investment

Dec 18, 2025
Spanish airport operator Aena has agreed to buy a majority stake in a new holding company that owns and manages Leeds Bradford Airport.

Suppliers

Howmet Aerospace
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Howmet Makes Major Fastener Acquisition, Buying CAM For $1.8B

Dec 22, 2025
Howmet Aerospace said Dec. 22 it is buying the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing fastener and fittings business from Stanley Black and Decker.

Industry Data

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Jet Fuel Price Index, Week Ending Dec. 19, 2025

Dec 23, 2025
The global average jet fuel price fell 3.8% last week to $83.59/bbl, compared to $86.88/bbl the previous week.
data-charts-graphs

Leisure And Business Fares Week Of December 15

Dec 23, 2025
Harrell Leisure And Business Fares and Cost-Per-Mile.