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Aviation Daily, February 23, 2026

VOL. 443 NO. 35 February 23, 2026
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The Daily Memo

Pentagon and AA 737
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Daily Memo: U.S. Military Must Respect Commercial Airspace Rules

Feb 20, 2026
The U.S. air traffic management (ATM) system used to be heralded as the gold standard of commercial airspace operations.

Regulatory/Legislative

President Trump
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Debrief: Uncertainty Returns After Supreme Court Tariff Decision

Feb 20, 2026
Trump Administration tariffs will remain both real and unreal for the aerospace and defense sector.
United Airlines aircraft in a hangar
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Audit Flags Nagging FAA Maintenance Oversight Issues

Feb 20, 2026
The FAA is slowly addressing gaps in its air carrier maintenance oversight process, but many shortcomings flagged by auditors are linked to staffing.

Airlines

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Beond, Bahrain Agree On Framework To Establish Bahrain-Based Airline

Feb 17, 2026
Maldives-based premium leisure airline, Beond, has signed an LOI with Bahrain's civil aviation regulator to explore the establishment of a Bahrain-based AOC.
porter e195-e2
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Porter Airlines Adds Austin To Network, Grows Chicago Service

Feb 19, 2026
Canada’s Porter Airlines will add Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to its network with flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Norwegian aircraft
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Norwegian Looks Ahead To Strong Summer After Record 2025

Feb 13, 2026
After posting a record full-year profit for 2025, Norwegian Air Shuttle says 2026 is shaping up to be a good year.

Lessors

Aviation Capital Group MAX jets
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ACG Brokers Deal To Acquire 24 Aircraft From Avolon

Feb 19, 2026
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has forged an agreement with lessor aircraft Avolon to acquire 24 aircraft.

Sustainability

Co-electrolysis process has been demonstrated at MHI Research & Innovation Center.
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Mitsubishi Tests Cost-Competitive Route To SAF

Feb 17, 2026
MHI has demonstrated an integrated production process for synthesizing liquid fuels that may produce SAF at a cost competitive with fossil jet fuel.

Airframers

ATR 72-600 TAROM
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ATR Continues Talks With Operators To Offer STOL Solutions

Feb 20, 2026
Although ATR has shelved the ATR 42-600 STOL variant, the OEM says it is in contact with operators using short runways to offer possible solutions.

Airframers/Suppliers

Embraer building
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Embraer, India's Hindalco Industries Sign Metal MOU

Feb 20, 2026
Embraer has signed an MOU with India’s Hindalco Industries that could result in the Brazilian OEM sourcing aerospace-grade aluminum from the South Asian nation.

MRO

WestJet Boeing MAX 8
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Lufthansa Technik’s Calgary Shop Opening Imminently

Feb 11, 2026
The interim engine shop for CFM Leap-1Bs close to receiving its first engine.

Industry Data

Air Canada 767-300
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Flight Friday: North American Airlines Shift To Modern Widebodies

Feb 20, 2026
As North American airlines replace legacy A330, 767, and 777 fleets, Flight Friday looks at total flight cycles for the region's largest widebody operators.
Speednews Engine
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SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

Feb 20, 2026
Marketplace for Commercial Aircraft & Engines.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Feb 20, 2026
Conferences and events for professionals in the aviation community.