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Aviation Daily, April 23, 2026

VOL. 444 NO. 17 April 23, 2026
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Airframers

Boeing 737 MAX 7
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Boeing 737 Derivatives Move Into Final Certification Phases

Apr 22, 2026
Boeing says certification of the 737-7 and -10 is in its final phases and remains on track for later this year but first deliveries will not begin until 2027.
airbus wheelchair spot illustration
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Airbus Developing Reconfigurable Wheelchair Spot In Economy Class

Apr 14, 2026
Airbus is designing a reconfigurable area that offers a position for a passenger's personal wheelchair and their companion in the economy cabin.
Boeing factory with 737 fuselages and a mural on the wall
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The B In Boeing Is For Billions Of Dollars Again

Apr 22, 2026
Boeing provided a distinctively upbeat outlook for its finances, with its CFO setting expectations of “significant growth beyond” $10 billion in annual free cash flow next decade.

The Daily Memo

Motorized wheelchair user at airport
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Daily Memo: When Will Passengers Using Wheelchairs Be Treated With Dignity?

Apr 22, 2026
The lack of regulatory requirements for airlines to carry personal motorized wheelchairs in the cabin leaves ample room for the air transport industry to drag its feet when it comes to accommodating the needs of all passengers.

Airlines

Lufthansa A320neo
article

Lufthansa Details Consequences Of CityLine Closure

Apr 22, 2026
Lufthansa is advancing the integrated planning of the group’s short-haul networks to mitigate the effects of the closure of Lufthansa CityLine.
united and Spirit on tarmac
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United Airlines CEO Kirby Unfazed By Potential Spirit Airlines Bailout

Apr 22, 2026
United CEO Scott Kirby is unconcerned that a potential government bailout for Spirit Airlines will affect top legacy carriers.
ANA and JAL airlines aircraft
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JAL, ANA Adjust Fuel Surcharges Due To Oil Price Surge

Apr 22, 2026
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have increased their fuel surcharges and have tweaked their formulas for determining the surcharge levels.

MRO

Lufthansa A340
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No Sign Of Retirement Uptick Amid High Oil Prices

Apr 21, 2026
Airlines are making adjustments in response to shifting demand linked to the Middle East conflict, but there is no evidence that a wave of retirements is imminent.
Boeing 787-9
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Boeing Ramps Up 787-9 Gear Exchange Program

Apr 22, 2026
Demand for Boeing 787-9 landing gear overhauls will increase in the next few years and Boeing is poised to earn a large share of the increasingly competitive market through its growing exchange program.

Regulatory/Legislative

Generic aircraft inflight with clouds
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EU Crisis Package Includes Improved Jet Fuel Access, Slot Rules Guidance

Apr 22, 2026
In a bid to help the European aviation sector deal with the fuel crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict, the EC is taking steps to ensure operators have access to jet fuel.

Industry Data

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Jet Fuel Price Index, Week Ending April 17, 2026

Apr 22, 2026
The global average jet fuel price fell 6.7% last week to $184.63/bbl, compared to $197.83/bbl the previous week.