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Aviation Daily, April 22, 2026

VOL. 444 NO. 16 April 22, 2026
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Regulatory/Legislative

(left) FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
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Duffy, Bedford Tout U.S. Airspace Modernization Progress; More Needed

Apr 21, 2026
Uncertainty remains over whether Congress will provide the $20 billion additional funding needed to install new software technology across the system.
Aircraft refueling in Italy
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Fuel Crisis Demands Stronger EU Climate Legislation, NGO Says

Apr 21, 2026
The Middle East crisis shows European aviation’s greatest vulnerability is its dependence on fossil fuels and that should be a catalyst for strengthening climate legislation, not weakening it, argues Transport & Environment.
Spirit A320neo
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DOT Secretary Duffy To Talk With Trump About Spirit Airlines

Apr 21, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to “take a look” at what might be done to help LCC Spirit Airlines.

The Daily Memo

An airplane landing at the Hong Kong airport
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Daily Memo: More Asia-Pacific Airlines Cut Capacity As Middle East Crisis Persists

Apr 21, 2026
Asia-Pacific airlines are employing every available strategy to counter the unpredictable swings in fuel prices that continue to complicate their planning.

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines A350-900
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Vietnam Airlines Confirms Addition Of A321 Freighters

Apr 21, 2026
Vietnam Airlines is preparing to take delivery of its first leased Airbus A321 freighter within the next two months.
signing between Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines executives
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Ethiopian Airlines Firms Options On Six More 787s

Apr 21, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines has converted six Boeing 787-9 options, fully exercising commitments from its 2023 order, to support its Vision 2035 growth strategy.
Alaska Airlines 787
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Alaska Shaves Capacity As Its Second Quarter Fuel Bill Balloons By Millions

Apr 21, 2026
Alaska Air Group plans to trim second-quarter capacity to offset a $600 million increase in incremental fuel costs.
Ryanair 737-8
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Ryanair's O'Leary Discusses European Fuel Supply Risks, Warns On Q8

Apr 21, 2026
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary said that planning beyond the next month is difficult due to fuel supply challenges within Europe caused by the Gulf crisis.
Cathay Pacific 777-300 inflight
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Asian Airlines, Hubs See March Passenger Surge Amid Middle East Conflict

Apr 17, 2026
Airlines and major transit hubs across Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea reported double-digit traffic growth in March.

Technology

electa estol
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Bristow, Electra Plan Norwegian Ultra-Short eSTOL Trial

Apr 21, 2026
Electra and Bristow Group plan to conduct operational testing of its hybrid-electric ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing (eSTOL) aircraft in Norway.

MRO

DUST Identity’s diamond dust “fingerprint” applied to a bar of raw metal.
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How Diamond Dust Could Improve Trust In The Aerospace Supply Chain

Apr 15, 2026
DUST Identity’s Theseus platform for aerospace material and parts authentication pairs a unique diamond dust “fingerprint” with AI analysis.

Industry Data

March orders data promo
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Data: Airbus & Boeing Commercial Orders For March 2026

Apr 17, 2026
In March 2026, Airbus secured 331 firm aircraft orders, significantly outpacing Boeing and pulling ahead for the year to date.
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Leisure And Business Fares Week Of April 13

Apr 20, 2026
Harrell Leisure And Business Fares and Cost-Per-Mile.