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Aviation Daily, April 2, 2026

VOL. 444 NO. 2 April 02, 2026
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The Daily Memo

Willie Walsh speaking at podium
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Daily Memo: IATA Traditions And New, Old Challenges

Apr 01, 2026
Willie Walsh has broken a tradition. By accepting an offer to be the next CEO of IndiGo, he is the first IATA director general to return to airline management.

Regulatory/Legislative

tsa lines March 2026
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U.S. Republicans Signal Imminent End To DHS, TSA Shutdown

Apr 01, 2026
The U.S. Congress has reached a deal to end the shutdown of DHS, which includes TSA, the agency responsible for most U.S. airport security screening.

Airlines

Xiamen Airlines aircraft
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Fuel Cost Triggers April Surcharge Spike For Asia-Pacific Airlines

Apr 01, 2026
Airlines across the Asia-Pacific region are beginning to feel the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting spike in fuel prices.
Delta a350-1000
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Delta Air Lines Sees Asia-Pacific Growth Led By U.S. Demand

Mar 26, 2026
Delta Air Lines is seeing strong outbound demand from the U.S. to Japan and South Korea, as the carrier further develops its Asia-Pacific strategy.
GOL 737-8
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Abra Cites Strong Near-Term Bookings, But Trends Further Out Are Murky

Apr 01, 2026
South American airline group Abra says short-term bookings are holding up as the Iran war continues, but the window for longer-term sales remains unclear.
Dubai International Airport
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Arab Airline Body Condemns Airport Attacks

Apr 01, 2026
The body representing Arab airlines has condemned Iran’s targeting of airports in the Gulf, stating that such actions violate international norms.
Air Caledonie ATR aircraft
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Air Caledonie Files For Insolvency After Domestic Flight Disruptions

Mar 31, 2026
In a bid to protect the airline, Air Caledonie’s board has decided to initiate insolvency proceedings with the overseas French territory’s commercial court.
united 737-8
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United Airlines Begins 737 MAX Fleet Upgrade At Guam Hub

Mar 20, 2026
Two United Airlines Boeing 737-8 aircraft are now based at Guam International as United prepares to replace its 737-800 fleet at the airport by the end of 2026.

Airframers

ATR 42
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Production Issues Are Impacting ATR Engineering Office

Apr 01, 2026
ATR’s continuing struggles on the final assembly line, largely due to late supplier deliveries, have consequences for the airframer's engineering office.

MRO

Alaska Horizon aircraft
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MROs See Growing Soft-Skills Gap Among New Hires

Apr 01, 2026
Maintenance providers continue to see gaps in a few key hands-on fundamentals among new hires.
Lufthansa aircraft
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Lufthansa Technik Malta Completes First Boeing 787 Cabin Mods Work

Mar 31, 2026
After adding widebody capabilities in 2025, Lufthansa Technik Malta has completed its first Boeing 787 cabin upgrade.

Industry Data

Southwest MAX and NG overlayed with abstract chart data
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Data: New Gen Vs. Prior Gen Fleet Balance For World’s Top 10 LCCs

Mar 31, 2026
Low-cost carriers further along in terms of fleet modernization should feel less impact from the elevated oil price whereas those with older equipment are potentially more exposed.