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The Daily Memo

Cork Airport at night
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Daily Memo: Why Europe’s Smaller Airports Are Most Exposed

May 01, 2026
When costs rise, airlines protect their strongest routes, preserve aircraft utilization and cut their weakest links, which is where regional airports become exposed.

Airlines

Biman fleet
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines Orders 10 Boeing 787s, Four MAX 8s

Apr 30, 2026
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has ordered 10 Boeing 787s and four 737-8 aircraft, to support fleet renewal and network expansion efforts.
Spirit Airlines aircraft lands at Hollywood Burbank Airport
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Trump Gives Spirit Airlines ‘Final Proposal’ On Bailout

May 01, 2026
The U.S. government has given Spirit Airlines a “final proposal” on a potential rescue package, President Donald Trump affirmed.
Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9
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Riyadh Air Advancing Toward Full Launch

May 01, 2026
New Saudi flag-carrier Riyadh Air is continuing to refine its product before releasing tickets to the general public.
embraer 195-e2
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Turkish Airlines In 'Close Talks' With Embraer, Airbus On Regional Jet

May 01, 2026
Turkish Airlines is looking anew at operating regional aircraft like Embraer E2s or Airbus A220s, its chairman says.
China Express C909
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China Express Redirects Funds To Comac C909 Acquisitions

Apr 23, 2026
China Express Airlines is reallocating proceeds from a prior capital raise so that it can buy more Comac C909 regional jets.
Air Canada 737 MAX 8
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Air Canada Suspends Full-Year Guidance, Touts Demand Strength

May 01, 2026
Air Canada is seeing no signs of demand degradation, following “multiple rounds” of fare and fee increases implemented to offset higher fuel costs.

Advanced Air Mobility

Joby’s S4 aircraft at the West 30th Street Heliport in Downtown Manhattan on April 27. Credit: Ben Goldstein/Aviation Week Network
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Joby Demonstrates Piloted Air Taxi Routes In New York City

Apr 29, 2026
Joby Aviation has begun a series of piloted demonstration flights across New York City.

Airports

Hosea Kutako International Airport
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Namibia Pushes Ahead With Airport Upgrade, Airline Revival Strategy

Apr 28, 2026
Namibia has revealed plans to expand its aviation infrastructure.

Lessors

Truenoord aircraft above New York
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Arcus Buys Majority Stake In TrueNoord

Apr 30, 2026
Private equity investor Arcus Infrastructure Partners has bought a majority stake in regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord.
photo from February 2025 Avion Express Philippines launch event
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Avia Solutions Puts Startup Avion Express Philippines On Hold

Apr 28, 2026
Avia Solutions Group has put plans to create a new wet lease airline, Avion Express Philippines, on hold.

Suppliers

GKN Aerospace employee
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GKN Aerospace Additive Fabrication Emerging As Catalyst For Growth

May 01, 2026
GKN Aerospace is turning to additive fabrication as a “big play” to secure positions on next-generation aircraft programs and improve production efficiency.

Technology

JAL robot trial - ground handling operations
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Japan Airlines Trials Humanoid Robots For Ground Handling

Apr 28, 2026
Japan Airlines is exploring the use of humanoid robots for ramp operations to address labor shortages and improve productivity.

Industry Data

GE90 GE_Aerospace
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Flight Friday: Middle East War Drives Sharp Drop In Engine Flight Cycles

May 01, 2026
Flight Friday highlights the Middle East conflict's potential impact on the engine aftermarket as the number of cycles completed by aircraft has dropped.
Speednews Engine
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SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

May 01, 2026
Marketplace for Commercial Aircraft & Engines.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

May 01, 2026
Conferences and events for professionals in the aviation community.