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Aviation Daily, February 9, 2026

VOL. 443 NO. 26 February 09, 2026
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The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: JSX And Making The Case For Electra’s Ultra-STOL EL9

Feb 06, 2026
Public charter carrier JSX is eyeing a bold move—adding startup Electra.aero’s EL9 Ultra Short to its fleet once the hybrid-electric STOL aircraft is certified.

Airlines

Sun Country 737-800
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Sun Country To Add New Freighters, Grow Back Scheduled Service

Feb 06, 2026
Sun Country Airlines expects its two newest cargo aircraft to be operational early in the third quarter, further expanding its flying for Amazon.
indigo 787-9
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IndiGo Trims 787-9 Long-Haul Flights Due To Operational Constraints

Feb 05, 2026
IndiGo is cutting back the European network it launched in 2025, as it takes steps to reduce the potential for disruption in its international schedule.
Uganda Airlines CRJ900
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Uganda Airlines CEO Steps Down Amid Financial, Operational Scrutiny

Feb 03, 2026
Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki has stepped down amid growing scrutiny over the airline’s financial management and operational performance.
Cebu A321neo
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Cebu Pacific CEO Sees Welcome Reduction In Grounded Aircraft Numbers

Feb 04, 2026
Cebu Pacific CEO Mike Szucs tell Aviation Week that the carrier has been making good progress in reducing the number of its narrowbodies grounded due to engine availability problems.
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Royal Air Maroc Signs Lease Deal For 13 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft With DAE

Jan 29, 2026
Royal Air Maroc is leasing 13 Boeing 737-8s to boost global connectivity, aiming for fleet expansion to 200 aircraft and 32 million passengers by 2037.
Airbus A350 in special livery 100 years of Lufthansa.
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Lufthansa Airlines CEO Details Increased Aircraft Productivity

Feb 03, 2026
Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens Ritter said 25 new aircraft will join the fleet during 2026, increasing the carrier’s operational performance.

Obituary

Bob Liebeck
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An Appreciation: Aerospace Pioneer Robert Liebeck

Feb 05, 2026
Aerodynamicist Bob Liebeck pioneered the blended wing body and Gurney flap, revolutionizing aerodynamics for NASA, race cars and future air travel.

MRO

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Flyadeal Says Powerplant Availability–Not MRO Slots–Tops Concern List

Feb 06, 2026
Powerplant availability issues were cited as flyadeal’s most pressing operational challenge, CEO Steven Greenway said at Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East.

Regulatory/Legislative

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UK Ministry Recommends Carbon Labels For Flights

Feb 05, 2026
The UK's DfT says a carbon labeling system for flights to enable consumers to make more informed choices about sustainable flying should be implemented.
C-40C
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U.S. Air Force Aims To Buy Used 737 For VIP Fleet

Feb 04, 2026
The U.S. Air Force is surveying industry for one Boeing 737-700 Next Generation airliner to be turned into a C-40C Clipper to transport high-priority personnel.

Air Navigation

Thales
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Thales Sees Asia-Pacific Demand For Advanced, Coordinated ATM

Feb 05, 2026
Given the Asia-Pacific region’s fragmented airspace structure, Thales observes growing interest among ANSPs in seamless data sharing across flight information regions.

Industry Data

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Data: Airbus Starts Year Slow With 19 January Deliveries

Feb 06, 2026
Airbus started off 2026 with 19 January deliveries—a lower than expected number that may have been affected by a supplier quality problem unveiled in late 2025.
Flyadeal
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Flight Friday: Strong Recovery For Middle East Narrowbody Utilization

Feb 06, 2026
2025 Middle East flight cycles soar, with narrowbody flights up 30% vs. 2019 and widebody utilization showing steady year-on-year growth.
Speednews Engine
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SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

Feb 06, 2026
Marketplace for Commercial Aircraft & Engines.

Calendar

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Feb 06, 2026
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