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The Daily Memo

Spirit Airlines counters are empty at Cleveland Airport
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Daily Memo: With Spirit’s Collapse, Size Becomes Even More Critical To U.S. Airlines

May 04, 2026
The two U.S. airlines that attempted to merge with Spirit Airlines are ironically the two that also stand to most benefit from Spirit’s exit.

Safety

Google Earth photo of EWR Runway 29
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NTSB To Probe United Airlines Newark Landing Incident

May 04, 2026
The aircraft, a 767-400 en route from Venice, Italy, landed safely, but a post-flight inspection found fuselage damage.

Airlines

Spirit Airlines aircraft parked
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Spirit Moves To Reject Remaining Leases, Sell Or Abandon Owned Assets

May 04, 2026
Spirit Airlines has filed several motions with a bankruptcy court, outlining plans to quickly divest its remaining fleet assets.
air china a330-200
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Air China Adds Venice As Europe Growth Accelerates

Apr 27, 2026
Air China plans to launch a new route to Venice in July, adding a second mainland China route to the Italian gateway.
Air India A350-900
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Air India Considering Candidates For CEO Role

May 04, 2026
Air India is reportedly considering some veteran airline executives from within and outside the company to take over as CEO later this year.
tel aviv el al israel jets
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El Al Returns To Latin America With Subsidized Argentina Route

Apr 21, 2026
El Al Israel Airlines is expanding its long-haul network with plans to launch nonstop service between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires.

Cargo

freighter
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Kenyan Cargo Carrier Sues BAE After ATP Type Certificate Withdrawal

May 01, 2026
A Kenyan air cargo operator is seeking $160 million in losses and damages from defense company BAE Systems.

Regulatory/Legislative

Alia CX300
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Norwegian Tests Show Need For New Air Routes, Regs For Electric Aircraft

Apr 29, 2026
Lower-altitude “e-routes,” along with changes to airspace regulations, will be needed to integrate electric aircraft into the commercial aviation environment.

Airports

Changi Airport
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SF Group Selects Changi As Its First International Cargo Hub

May 04, 2026
China’s largest logistics provider, Shenzhen S.F. Taisen Holding (SF), has chosen Singapore Changi Airport as its first international cargo hub.

Sustainability

Clean Planet facility is producing SAF from waste plastics for qualification testing.
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Waste Plastics-To-SAF Pilot Plant Opens In UK

Apr 27, 2026
A pilot facility to convert waste plastics into SAF has been opened by UK-based environmental engineering services company Clean Planet Technologies.

Technology

HBC Plus
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Airbus HBCplus Modular Connectivity System To Start With Amazon Leo

Apr 21, 2026
Airbus has introduced a more flexible version of its HBCplus connectivity hardware system.

Suppliers

Latecoere services
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Latecoere Services Targets Asia, Integrated Engineering Services

Apr 20, 2026
Latecoere Services, a subsidiary of the Toulouse-based aerostructures and wiring specialist, is preparing to expand in Asia this year.

Industry Data

Icelandair 737-9
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Carbon Analysis: Icelandair Revises Fleet Strategy, Accelerates Efficiency

May 04, 2026
The Carbon Analysis considers what effect Icelandair's planned removal of its Boeing 757s and 767s will have on its efficiency.