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Aviation Daily, April 6, 2026

VOL. 444 NO. 4 April 06, 2026
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The Daily Memo

Air Canada express Jazz CRJ900
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Daily Memo: Respect Comes In Any Language

Apr 03, 2026
The CEO of a major international airline felt forced to announce his early retirement because of a public ordeal about how many languages he speaks.

Airports

TSA at BWI Airport
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Airport Checkpoints Face Challenges Despite Trump’s TSA Pay Plan

Apr 03, 2026
The number of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers failing to report to work at U.S. airports has dropped 43% since March 27.

Regulatory/Legislative

TSA airport screening sign
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Trump Administration Eyes Airport Screening Privatization

Apr 03, 2026
The Trump administration plans to privatize airport security screening, according to its latest budget proposal.
FAA building
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New Budget Proposal Provides Modest FAA Boost

Apr 03, 2026
The Trump administration’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget includes a small increase in the FAA’s operations account.

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines A350
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MAG Aims For Fourth-Quarter Widebody Order, CEO Says

Apr 02, 2026
Malaysia Aviation Group is pushing ahead with its campaign to place a long-range widebody replacement order this year.
executives pictured as Sum Air orders up to eight ATR 72-600s
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New South Korean Carrier Sum Air Orders Up To Eight ATR 72-600s

Apr 03, 2026
Sum Air has ordered four ATR 72-600 regional turboprops from ATR and signed purchase rights for four additional aircraft.
Spirit Airlines aircraft in front of hangar
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Spirit Airlines Details A320 Sale Progress, $18M Hangar Deal

Apr 03, 2026
Spirit Airlines has named the successful bidder for 20 Airbus A320 family aircraft.
China Southern A350
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China Southern Finally Returns To Profit, Signals Additional A350s

Mar 31, 2026
On announcing its first full-year profit post-COVID, China Southern Airlines outlined plans for additional A350 deliveries, suggesting an undisclosed order.
Icelandair A321LR
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Icelandair Considers Acquiring 49% Share Of Fly Play Europe

Apr 03, 2026
Icelandair has signed an LOI to begin discussions about the potential purchase of a 49% share in Malta-registered Fly Play Europe.

Airframers

Embraer Praetor 500
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Embraer Deliveries Rise In The First Quarter

Apr 03, 2026
Embraer delivered 44 aircraft during the first quarter of 2026, a 47% increase from 30 jets a year ago, the company reports.

MRO

ribbon cutting ceremony
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Lufthansa Technik Expands Americas Component Footprint

Mar 27, 2026
Lufthansa Technik Component Services has opened a new building in Tulsa, Oklahoma, amid continued expansion of the site’s space and capabilities.

Suppliers

CFM Leap 1 engine
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Safran To Open Another Booster Component Factory In Belgium

Mar 31, 2026
Safran Aero Boosters is advancing with the expansion of its engine component production capacities.

Industry Data

indigo a320neo
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Flight Friday: IndiGo’s Leadership Shift And Flight Trends

Apr 03, 2026
With the appointment of Willie Walsh as IndiGo's next CEO, Flight Friday looks at the Indian carrier's number of monthly flights over the last two years.
Speednews Engine
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SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

Apr 03, 2026
Marketplace for Commercial Aircraft & Engines.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Apr 03, 2026
Conferences and events for professionals in the aviation community.