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Aviation Daily, April 16, 2026

VOL. 444 NO. 12 April 16, 2026
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Airlines

Jay L. Lingeswara, VietJet (right)
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VietJet Presses Ahead With Europe Expansion Amid Fuel Challenges

Apr 15, 2026
VietJet is pushing ahead with plans to expand into Europe via Kazakhstan as it grapples with fuel supply disruptions and surging prices.
Rendering of Sun Country and Allegiant airliners pic 1
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Allegiant-Sun Country Get DOT Nod, Project Merger Close In Mid-May

Apr 15, 2026
Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines have new approval from the U.S. Transportation Department for their merger and now expect the deal to close as early as May 13.
Caribbean Airlines 737 max
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Management Of Caribbean Airlines Shifts To Trinidad Transport Ministry

Apr 15, 2026
Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Kangaloo has reshuffled the longstanding management structure of state-owned Caribbean Airlines.
(L-R) Edmond Rose, ASM; Zhang Wuan, Spring AIrlines
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Spring Airlines Outlines ‘Four Avoids’ To Navigate Competitive Market

Apr 14, 2026
Spring Airlines is relying on a “four avoids” strategy to remain competitive in China’s crowded and cutthroat aviation market.

The Daily Memo

LATAM E195-E2
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Daily Memo: After LATAM Win, What Are Embraer’s Prospects In Latin America?

Apr 15, 2026
Embraer's prospects in Latin America in the near term remain uncertain as the region's airlines consider aircraft options.

Airframers

From left to right, top to bottom: flush, paper towel, changing table, trash can, lavatory, seat number, flight attendant call, wheelchair accessible.
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Airbus, Boeing Conduct Joint Work On Accessibility Iconography

Apr 15, 2026
Airbus and Boeing have been collaborating on common iconography for disabled persons to find their way onboard an aircraft and use the cabin’s features.

Technology

Coulson Aviation Hercules
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Coulson System Flags Contaminated Aircraft Fuel

Apr 13, 2026
Coulson Aviation is finalizing creation of a new sensor suite designed to tell flight crews whether the fuel being loaded onto their aircraft is safe for use.
A rendering of the Amazon Leo antenna affixed to an aircraft in flight.
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Amazon Leo Announces New Antenna For Commercial Aircraft

Apr 15, 2026
Amazon Leo has introduced a gigabit-speed antenna that will connect commercial airliners to the huge low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation it is building out.

Suppliers

A rendering of Collins Aerospace's Helix main cabin seat.
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Collins Aerospace Announces Initial Helix Orders

Apr 15, 2026
Collins Aerospace announced the first orders for its Helix main cabin seat to three international carriers with a rollout date set for 2027.
Safran facility
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Safran Boosts Forging Capabilities With Engine Facility Investment

Apr 14, 2026
Safran Aircraft Engines is upgrading its forging capabilities by investing $176 million in the acquisition of a hydraulic press at a facility in Gennevilliers.

Lessors

DAE 737-8
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DAE, Blackstone Announce New $1.6B Leasing Venture

Apr 10, 2026
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has forged a new partnership with Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) to launch a commercial aircraft leasing vehicle branded Equator.

Airports

Incheon Airport
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Incheon Flags Risks In Proposed Korea Airport Sector Merger

Apr 15, 2026
The South Korean government wants to merge the Incheon International Airport Corp with Korea Airport Corp. and the Gadeokdo New Airport Construction Authority.

Air Navigation

FAA Middle East map showing "known area of jamming and spoofing"
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FAA Releases Updated GPS Interference Guide

Apr 09, 2026
The FAA has released an updated version of its GNSS Interference Resource Guide, focused on global GPS/GNSS jamming and spoofing trends.

Industry Data

pic Interiors data promo image
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Data: Who Are The Leaders In Europe's Interiors Market?

Apr 15, 2026
Aviation Week breaks down which players have the most content across aircraft in the European fleet in terms of seats, IFE and IFC.