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Aviation Daily, April 15, 2026

VOL. 444 NO. 11 April 15, 2026
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Airlines

American Airlines and United Airlines aircraft
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Is A United-American Mega Merger Realistic?

Apr 14, 2026
As United Airlines reportedly tests the waters for a combination with American Airlines, significant hurdles would complicate any path forward.
Malasyia Airlines 737-8
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Malaysia Airlines Sees Strong Potential In New China, Japan Routes

Apr 03, 2026
Malaysia Airlines plans to strengthen its network in key Asian markets by adding new destinations in China and Japan in the second half of this year.
Etihad Airways A321neo
article

Etihad Expands China Network With Five New Mainland Routes

Apr 13, 2026
Etihad Airways is quintupling its mainland China network.
A couple using starlink for their devices inflight
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Virgin Atlantic Accelerates Starlink Rollout

Apr 13, 2026
UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic has accelerated introduction of SpaceX’s Starlink connectivity from the third quarter of 2026 to May 2026.
Sky Airlines A321neo
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Sky Forges Sale-Leaseback Deal With BOC For Three A321XLRs

Apr 08, 2026
Chilean operator Sky Airline has entered into a purchase-and-leaseback agreement with lessor BOC Aviation for three Airbus A321XLRs.
Air Canada's Airbus A321XLR Signature Class cabin by Collins Aerospace.
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Air Canada Chooses Collins For Airbus A321XLR Cabins

Apr 14, 2026
Air Canada has contracted Collins to provide 14 Aurora business class suites and 168 Meridian+ main cabin seats for each of its incoming Airbus A321XLRs.

The Daily Memo

Lufthansa aircraft with 100 sign in front of it
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Daily Memo: Lufthansa’s Spoiled Centennial

Apr 14, 2026
Lufthansa's centennial celebration is being marred by coordinated strikes by its pilots and cabin crews that have left the airline barely flying.

Airframers

United Airlines aircraft
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Boeing Delivery Cadence Approaching Pre-Downturn Levels

Apr 14, 2026
Boeing’s deliveries dipped as projected in March as 737 MAX movements slowed because of a production issue.
Airbus building
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Airbus Chair Obermann To Step Down, Moraleda Named Successor

Apr 14, 2026
Airbus’ Board Chairman René Obermann will step down from his position in October and will be replaced by longtime board member Amparo Moraleda.
Airbus first class suite
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Airbus Launches Development Of Roomier A350-1000 First-Class Suite

Apr 14, 2026
Airbus is moving forward with the development of a “next generation of first-class experience” for the A350-1000.

Suppliers

Expliseat seats
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Expliseat Launches Lightweight Business-Class Seat For Regional Jets

Apr 14, 2026
Expliseat is developing the TiSeat S business-class seat for Embraer and Mitsubishi CRJ regional jets, the Paris-based company announced at AIX.

Airports

ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Director General Stefano Baronci
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Asia-Pacific Airports Monitor Fuel Supply Risks

Apr 14, 2026
Airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are maintaining a cautious stance on potential fuel supply disruptions, according to ACI Asia-Pacific.

Sustainability

A Wizz Air Airbus A321ceo on the runway.
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Wizz Air Survey Finds Aviation Not Getting Environmental Message Across

Apr 13, 2026
A survey of 16,000 Wizz Air passengers in December 2025 and January 2026 found most believe commercial aviation is causing more pollution that it really is.

Industry Data

united 737-9
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Data: March Lifts Boeing To Its Best First Quarter Deliveries Since 2019

Apr 14, 2026
Boeing reached a new post-downturn first-quarter delivery high, handing over 143 aircraft, its highest total for the March quarter since 149 in 2019.
data-charts-graphs

Leisure And Discounted Business Fares Week Of April 6

Apr 14, 2026
Harrell Leisure And Discounted Business Fares and Cost-Per-Mile.