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Aviation Daily, March 23, 2026

VOL. 443 NO. 55 March 23, 2026
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The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: U.S. Congress’ Failure To Reach A DHS Funding Deal Is A Disgrace

Mar 20, 2026
The fallout from the latest U.S. government shutdown, which affects just one federal agency, the Department of Homeland Security, will likely only get worse.

Airlines

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Fuel Crisis Will Lead To ‘Inevitable’ Airfare Price Increase, Walsh Says

Mar 20, 2026
High oil prices and constraints on jet fuel refining in the Middle East will cause an “inevitable” increase in air ticket prices, IATA DG Willie Walsh says.
Lufthansa Airlines A350-900
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Lufthansa Nearing Order For More Widebodies, CEO Says

Mar 19, 2026
Lufthansa is close to placing a follow-up order for new widebody aircraft with either Airbus or Boeing, according to CEO Carsten Spohr.
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Thai Carriers Propose Jet Fuel Excise Tax Reduction

Mar 19, 2026
Thailand’s airlines plan to ask the country’s government to reduce fuel taxes, as concerns grow about the impact of the Middle East conflict on inbound tourism.

MRO

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RBC: Iran Conflict Not Yet Major MRO Demand Threat

Mar 19, 2026
Sales of certain spare parts and other short-cycle commercial aftermarket activity face near-term risks from the Iran war.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Waypoint: The Balance Is Due On ‘Brand New’ ATC System

Mar 16, 2026
The prospects of building a “Brand New Air Traffic Control System” during the Trump administration appear to have cooled.

Technology

Lufthansa Airlines A350-900
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Lufthansa Nearing Order For More Widebodies, CEO Says

Mar 19, 2026
Lufthansa is close to placing a follow-up order for new widebody aircraft with either Airbus or Boeing, according to CEO Carsten Spohr.

Sustainability

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Thales, Amelia Project Highlights Contrail Avoidance Potential

Mar 19, 2026
Contrails represent a significant but concentrated share of aviation’s climate impact—about 5% of flights generate up to 80% of the effect.

Advanced Air Mobility

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Loganair, Beta Launch Electric Aircraft Trial For UK Royal Mail

Mar 20, 2026
UK regional airline Loganair has launched electric aircraft flight demonstrations with Beta Technologies and the UK’s Royal Mail.

Suppliers

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Safran Investment To Help Future Narrowbody Avionics Design

Mar 16, 2026
Safran Corporate Ventures’ collaboration with Metavonics may help streamline the avionics architecture of a more-electric single-aisle aircraft.

Industry Data

Iranian A340
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Data: Iranian Airliner Losses Mount Up

Mar 20, 2026
Aviation Week has learned that the Iranian commercial fleet is down by at least six airframes since Israel and the U.S. began their bombing campaign on Feb. 28.
a320
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Flight Friday: Evolution Of Airbus A320 Utilization

Mar 20, 2026
March 20, or 3/20, provides a great opportunity to explore how Airbus A320 utilization has shifted over time.
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SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

Mar 20, 2026
Marketplace for Commercial Aircraft & Engines.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

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