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Aviation Daily, February 25, 2026

VOL. 443 NO. 37 February 25, 2026
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The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: Trump, Tariffs And The A&D Industry’s Stockholm Syndrome

Feb 24, 2026
President Trump is fighting hard again for his tariffs on imported goods and doubling down on trade wars; aerospace and defense should not be surprised when it is used as a bargaining chip again.

Airlines

Spirit Airlines aircraft
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Spirit Airlines Eyes Spring-Summer Chapter 11 Exit, With Ceo-Heavy Fleet

Feb 24, 2026
Spirit Airlines has reached an AIP with its lenders, one it believes will allow the business to emerge from Chapter 11 in late spring or early summer.
Ole Orver
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Former Finnair Exec Orvér Named As New Oneworld CEO

Feb 23, 2026
Oneworld has appointed Finnair’s former chief commercial officer Ole Orvér as CEO of the airline alliance, starting April 1.
Wizz Air new livery on side of A321 aircraft
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Wizz Air Faces Labor Dispute Over Israel Base Plans

Feb 23, 2026
Histadrut has called a sector-wide labor dispute to protest against the Israeli government’s intention to approve a Wizz Air base in the country.
Singapore Airlines Boeing 737-8
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Singapore Airlines ‘Firmly Committed’ To Air India Investment

Feb 24, 2026
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said it remains “firmly committed” to supporting Air India’s transformation alongside owner Tata Sons.

Regulatory/Legislative

NTSB recovery of debris from the DCA mid-air crash
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ROTOR Act With Far-Reaching ADS-B In Mandate Stalls In House

Feb 24, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives failed to approve the Senate-passed bill that calls for a widespread ADS-B In mandate.

Suppliers

A320 pratt and whitney GTF engine
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MTU Confident GTF Dispute With Airbus Will Be Settled

Feb 24, 2026
MTU Aero Engines' CEO expressed confidence that a solution between Airbus and Pratt & Whitney over the number of PW1100G engine deliveries can be reached.

Safety

Flight path of ATR72, red line showing actual flight due to degraded GPS data
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Indonesian ATR 42 Crash Investigators Cite Degraded GPS

Feb 24, 2026
Investigators have identified degraded GPS data as a contributing factor in the fatal crash of an ATR 42-500 turboprop near Makassar, Indonesia, on Jan. 17.

Cargo

FedEx Express 767-300F inflight
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FedEx Utilizing SAF At Five Major U.S. Airports

Feb 04, 2026
FedEx is taking delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at five major U.S. airports.

Industry Data

North American widebody data article promo
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Data: Forecasting North American Widebody Fleet Growth

Feb 20, 2026
The North American fleet of Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s is forecast to grow from fewer than 300 at the end of 2026 to almost 700 by the end of 2035.
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Leisure And Business Fares Week Of February 16

Feb 25, 2026
Harrell Leisure And Business Fares and Cost-Per-Mile.