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Aviation Daily, February 20, 2026

VOL. 443 NO. 34 February 20, 2026
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Airframers/Suppliers

airbus fal
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Airbus Revises Commercial Aircraft Production Targets

Feb 19, 2026
According to its latest guidance, Airbus is finally revising downward its targets for the A320neo family, but not by much.

The Daily Memo

Copa Airlines 737 MAX 9
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Daily Memo: Why Carriers Aren’t Deterred By Constant Flux In Venezuela

Feb 19, 2026
Airlines that serve the Venezuelan market are used to a certain level of unpredictability, and 2026 has been no different.

Airlines

Air Arabia A320neo
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Air Arabia Preps For More Growth, Participation In New Saudi LCC

Feb 18, 2026
LCC Air Arabia plans to strengthen both its multi-hub strategy and its route network in the coming year, the airline says.
Air France and KLM aircraft
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Air France-KLM Forecasts Capacity Rise, Warns Of Weather Impacts

Feb 19, 2026
Air France-KLM expects full-year capacity to rise by 3-5% this year, the airline group said as it posted full-year results for 2025.
The Beta Alia CX300 at Wellington Airport.
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Air New Zealand, Beta Gain Insights From CX300 Demonstration

Feb 17, 2026
Air New Zealand and Beta Technologies completed a demonstration flight program that tested electric aircraft operations in the New Zealand aviation system.
Southwest Airlines 737
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Southwest Airlines Eyes Early 2027 Debut For Boeing 737-7

Feb 19, 2026
Southwest Airlines remains “optimistic” that its first Boeing 737-7s will arrive late this year and enter service in early 2027, a top executive said.
Vietnam 737
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Vietnam Airlines Reveals Major Order For 737-8s Following 2023 MOU

Feb 19, 2026
Vietnam Airlines is adding Boeing aircraft to its narrowbody fleet, disclosing a firm order it has placed for 50 737-8s.
aeromexico 737 max
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Aeromexico Sees Resolution To Prolonged U.S.-Mexico Dispute

Feb 18, 2026
Aeromexico warns if regulators do not resolve a dispute on Mexico’s adherence to the bilateral pact with the U.S., its growth next year could be constrained.
Sun PhuQuoc 787 order signing
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Sun PhuQuoc Airways Orders Up To 40 Boeing 787s To Launch Widebody Ops

Feb 19, 2026
Vietnam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways has announced a large order for 787-9s, signaling a move into twin-aisle operations not long after commencing commercial services
JetBlue A220
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JetBlue Cites Growth Opportunities After GTF-Related AOGs Peak

Feb 18, 2026
In 2025, JetBlue averaged about nine aircraft on the ground (AOG) due to Pratt GTF challenges; this year, JetBlue expects a decline to the mid-single digits.

Suppliers

Titanium sponge
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Safran Could Do Without Russian Titanium, CEO Says

Feb 17, 2026
Safran's diversification in suppliers of titanium billets and forgings is sufficiently well underway for the manufacturer to do without Russian titanium, its CEO says.

Regulatory/Legislative

FAA headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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FAA ‘Sunsets’ Mode S Radar Upgrade Program

Feb 19, 2026
The FAA is phasing out a major radar modernization program that is running late and well over budget.

Airports

an aircraft at Helsinki Airport
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Finavia Spreads Sustainability Message

Feb 18, 2026
Finavia is expanding its net zero emissions mission beyond its properties into the supply chains that provide them with goods and services, the company says.

Industry Data

Airline financials data
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Data: U.S. Big Four Airlines Post Higher Fourth Quarter Earnings

Feb 17, 2026
Financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 from the four largest U.S. carriers reveal record-high operating performances.
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Jet Fuel Price Index, Week Ending Feb. 13, 2026

Feb 19, 2026
The global average jet fuel price rose 0.1% last week to $93.88/bbl, compared to $93.74/bbl the previous week.