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Aviation Daily, February 3, 2026

VOL. 443 NO. 22 February 03, 2026
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The Daily Memo

Boeing factory
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Opinion: Why Boeing Remains A Work In Process

Jan 30, 2026
Whether Boeing’s reset endures will depend on its willingness to protect dissent and accept short-term pain in service of long-term credibility.

Technology

RISE open fan
article

Singapore To Serve As Airport Testbed For CFM RISE Open Fan Engines

Feb 02, 2026
Airbus and CFM have signed an MOU with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore that will make Singapore the world’s first airport testbed for RISE.
Riblets were applied to areas on the sides of a Zipair 787’s fuselage using O-Well’s paint-to-paint process.
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Japan Expands Fuel-Saving Riblet Trial To Second Airline

Feb 02, 2026
Zipair Tokyo has begun operating a Boeing 787-8 with a drag-reducing riblet coating applied to areas of the fuselage.

Regulatory/Legislative

European flag and airplane
article

European Union Announces New Travel Visa Strategy

Feb 02, 2026
The European Commission detailed the first EU visa strategy, which will protect the Schengen Area and facilitate visa-free partnerships with non-EU countries.

Airlines

Alaska Airlines jet
article

SkyWest Reaches Multiyear Extensions With Delta, United

Jan 30, 2026
SkyWest extended key contracts with United and Delta, solidified E175 fleet plans, and is eyeing growth in underserved communities and charter opportunities.
Willie Walsh
article

IATA Chief Highlights Asia-Pacific’s Growth, Flags Lagging Margins

Feb 02, 2026
The head of IATA says that while the Asia-Pacific region leads the way in terms of airline demand growth, its carriers' profit margins remain below average.
Ecojet planes
article

UK Regional Startup Ecojet To Be Liquidated

Feb 02, 2026
UK regional startup Ecojet has filed for liquidation, two-and-a-half years after the project was first announced.
ANA aircraft
article

ANA Aims To Ramp Up Growth In 2029 Thanks To Narita Development

Jan 30, 2026
All Nippon Airways plans major growth from 2029, leveraging Narita Airport expansion to boost U.S. and European routes, aiming for 1.3x more capacity by 2030.
Sudan Airways aircraft
article

Sudan Resumes Domestic Flights To Khartoum After Two-Year Suspension

Feb 02, 2026
Sudan has resumed domestic passenger flights to Khartoum International Airport after nearly two years of suspension.

Sustainability

ICAO Council President Toshiyuki Onuma (right) at the Changi Aviation Summit.
article

ICAO Urges Shift From Seeing Developing States As SAF Feedstock Source

Feb 02, 2026
Speaking at the Changi Aviation Summit, ICAO president Toshiyuki Onuma urged a mindset of cooperation on the path to net zero carbon emissions.

Airframers

Hunnu Air E2
article

Embraer Looks For Further E2 Gains In Asia-Pacific Region

Feb 02, 2026
Embraer believes its success in securing high-profile customers for E2s in a handful of key Asia-Pacific markets will help generate more demand in the region.

Airports

Lelystad Airport
article

Dutch Plan To Open Lelystad Airport For Commercial Flights Stirs Debate

Feb 02, 2026
A plan to open Lelystad Airport to commercial flights has been welcomed by the airport and broader industry while generating pushback from environmentalists.

Safety

Saint Barthelemy Airport
article

PC-12 Runway Incursion Highlights Risk At Caribbean Airport, BEA Says

Jan 30, 2026
A PC-12's unannounced U-turn on Saint Barthelemy's runway during a DHC-6 landing highlights safety risks and AFIS agents' lack of authority, BEA reports.

Industry Data

Etihad Airways 787
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Carbon Analysis: Middle Eastern Carriers Surprisingly Efficient In 2025

Feb 02, 2026
With Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East taking place in Dubai, Carbon Analysis looks at the Middle Eastern Big Three: Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.