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Aviation Daily, February 16, 2026

VOL. 443 NO. 31 February 16, 2026
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The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: MRO Leaders Talk About Workforce Development; Let’s See Some Action

Feb 13, 2026
Most everyone agrees that industry must attract new workers. But too few are banding together at the industry level to support the kind of outreach they need.

Suppliers

CFM Leap-1B engine
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Safran Counts On Engine Lessor SES To Ease Leap Disk Durability Issue

Feb 13, 2026
CFM International partner Safran will rely on spare engine leasing to help solve the looming engine availability issue, Safran's CEO said.
Leap 1 engine
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CFM’s Supply Chain Improves, Enabling Fast Leap Production Ramp-Up

Feb 13, 2026
CFM International delivered more Leap turbofans than expected in 2025 and is planning a further, strong production ramp-up in 2026, Safran's CEO said.
FACC CEO Robert Machtlinger
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FACC CEO Notes Increased Comac Demand

Feb 13, 2026
The CEO of Austrian aerospace supplier FACC says Comac is increasingly asking FACC for more parts this year to support the Chinese airframer's ramp-up.

Technology

Startup Natilus has moved to a dual-deck configuration for its planned Horizon Evo 200-seat BWB airliner.
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Natilus Secures Funding To Progress BWB Airliner Plans

Feb 13, 2026
Natilus completed a $28 million Series A funding round and revealed a revised design for its Horizon Evo 200-seat blended wing body airliner
nasa f-15 experimental aircraft
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NASA Begins F-15 Laminar Flow Envelope Expansion Tests

Feb 13, 2026
Flight tests of an experimental low-drag laminar flow stub wing section are underway at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.

Airlines

TUI 737-8
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TUI Airline Eyes Winter Season ACMI Business In North America

Feb 13, 2026
TUI Airline is looking for solutions to increase utilization of its 130-aircraft-strong fleet during the European winter low season when less capacity is needed.
Air Canada Airbus A321xlr
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Air Canada Targets Sixth Freedom Traffic From Europe To Latin America

Feb 13, 2026
Air Canada continues to expand its sixth freedom network, which is driving some of the carrier’s recent growth into South America.
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Cathay Pacific Gains Green Light For Buyback Of Qatar Shares

Feb 13, 2026
Cathay Pacific shareholders have approved a deal to buy back Qatar Airways’ stake in Cathay.

MRO

aircraft
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Tackling Aircraft Recycling’s Persistent Roadblocks

Feb 13, 2026
Aethos seeks industry collaboration to shift aviation’s sustainability focus to better aircraft recycling processes.
panelists at Aviation Week’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Americas
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SAEL CEO: Risk Of Spare Engine Oversupply Once Issues Are Fixed

Feb 11, 2026
The acute shortage of spare new-technology engines in the market could reverse in the next five years and lead to oversupply.
Blue engine and wing of aircraft
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Safran CEO: Too Early To Call CFM56 Shop-Visit Decline Timing

Feb 13, 2026
Demand for CFM56 shop visits will remain strong through 2028, but it’s too soon to tell how quickly volume will fall as the decade wraps up, Safran CEO says.

Safety

HOP! aircraft and BEA employees
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BEA: Embraer E170’s Nut Design Caused Hop! Landing Gear Incident

Feb 12, 2026
An incident involving a Hop!-operated Embraer E170 at Toulouse Airport on May 11, 2024, prompted inspection of the entire fleet and ensuing part replacements.

Industry Data

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Data: Boeing & Airbus Widebody Deliveries For January 2026

Feb 12, 2026
A total of nine widebody aircraft were delivered in January, eight from Boeing and one from Airbus.
Speednews Engine
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SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

Feb 14, 2026
Marketplace for Commercial Aircraft & Engines.

Calendar

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Feb 14, 2026
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