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Aviation Daily, March 12, 2026

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Regulatory/Legislative

KLM flights taking off at Schiphol
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Schiphol Flight Cap Not Valid, Dutch High Court Rules

Mar 11, 2026
The Dutch Council of State has overturned a flight cap imposed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, saying the government did not properly draft the decree.
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U.S. DHS Reactivates Global Entry, Facing Spring Break Travel Delays

Mar 11, 2026
The U.S. Homeland Security Department (DHS) has reinstated Global Entry, after suspending the trusted traveler program amid the partial government shutdown.
EasyJet sideview of aircraft
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EASA Extends Conflict Zone Bulletin; EasyJet Drops Israel For The Summer

Mar 11, 2026
EASA has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin once again, advising airlines not to operate in the airspace of several countries in the Middle East.

The Daily Memo

Airbus A350 demo flight at Singapore Airshow 2026
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Daily Memo: Could Composites Equal Metal In Production Rates And Costs?

Mar 11, 2026
Future reliance on composites—for their lighter weight and ability to adopt more complex shapes—will require far-reaching adjustments at aerostructures factories.

Sustainability

Jerome Cadier
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Brazil Has Potential To Lead Global SAF Supply—LATAM CEO

Mar 10, 2026
LATAM Airlines Brazil’s CEO believes Brazil could become one of the world’s most competitive producers of SAF.

Safety

Muan International Airport
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Jeju Air Crash Audit: Cost-Saving During Airport Build Was Key Factor

Mar 11, 2026
A South Korean auditor has determined that a concrete structure that contributed to the fatal 2024 Jeju Air Boeing 737 crash at Muan International Airport was only built as a cost-saving measure.

Airlines

HK Express aircraft tail
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Cathay Sees Progress In HK Express Diversification Efforts Despite Losses

Mar 11, 2026
Cathay Pacific is seeing positive results from efforts to diversify the network of its low-cost subsidiary HK Express despite widening losses for fiscal 2025.
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Cabo Verde Airlines Plans U.S. Return

Mar 10, 2026
Cabo Verde Airlines plans to relaunch service to the U.S. with flights to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport.
Swiss Boeing 777-300ER in a hangar
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Swiss CEO Details Middle East War Impact On Operations

Mar 10, 2026
Swiss International Air Lines sees an increased trend in bookings to the Far East as the capacity from Gulf carriers is less available.

Lessors

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Crestone Air Partners To Acquire Arena Aviation Capital

Mar 10, 2026
Denver-based asset manager and lessor Crestone Air Partners has agreed to acquire Amsterdam-headquartered Arena Aviation Capital, subject to various approvals.

Industry Data

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Data: How Has Gulf Airlines' Utilization Been Hit By Iran War?

Mar 11, 2026
Aviation Week aircraft utilization data reveals to what extent different Middle Eastern airlines' operations have been affected since the start of Operation Epic Fury.