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The Daily Memo

Wizz Air aircraft inflight with a sunset
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Daily Memo: A Wait-And-See Summer For Europe’s Fuel Crisis-Hit LCCs

May 20, 2026
European LCCs remain upbeat that despite the fuel price crisis causing financial and operational headaches, people will always want to travel over the summer break.

Technology

Intelligent Energy is testing its high-power evaporatively cooled fuel-cell technology for aerospace.
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UK Industry Makes Bid For Lead In Hydrogen Propulsion

May 19, 2026
The Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance says a combined $251 million in funding is planned to be invested in hydrogen-powered aviation research and development.
panelists on Day Two of discussions
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European Carriers Take Cautious Approach To AI In Route Planning

May 19, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping airlines process network planning decisions faster, but route strategy still depends heavily on human instinct

Safety

Singapore Airlines 777-300ER
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Fatal SIA Flight Turbulence Incident May Be Linked To Weather Radar

May 20, 2026
Maintenance records across SIA’s 777-300ER fleet identified 12 cases of weather under-detection and 20 cases in which weather was not detected at all.

Airlines

(L-R) Aage Dünhaupt, Gonzalo Pernas, Ioannis Rasoglou, Snorri Tomasson.
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Four Airlines Eye Route Opportunities With New Technology Aircraft Arrivals

May 19, 2026
SAS is considering taking more Airbus A321LRs, while Aegean Airlines, Icelandair and TUI are preparing to receive first-of-a-kind narrowbodies.
British Airways aircraft with "Oneworld" emblazoned on the side
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New Oneworld Chief Aims For More Consistency Across Member Airlines

May 19, 2026
Airline members of the Oneworld alliance need to ensure their systems talk to each other more coherently.
Qatar 787
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Qatar Airways Posts Nearly $2B Net Profit Despite Turbulent Final Quarter

May 20, 2026
Qatar Airways Group has reported a post-tax profit of $1.94 billion for fiscal 2025/26—even as the airline suffered disruption during its fiscal final quarter.

Airports

Southwest Airlines aircraft at San Antonio Airport
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Southwest Airlines, San Antonio Airport Settle Gates Dispute

May 20, 2026
Southwest Airlines and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) settled a long-running legal dispute over gate allocation at the Texas airport.

MRO

EASA's building in Germany
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EASA Grants Lufthansa Technik A320ceo Cabin Modification Rights

May 20, 2026
Lufthansa Technik has received Certain STC Privilege from EASA, meaning the company can now independently approve cabin conversions for the A320ceo family.

Cargo

ASL Airlines 737-800
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Australian Company Agrees To Buy New Zealand’s Airwork

May 19, 2026
Cargo and charter operator ASL Airlines Australia has reached a deal to purchase New Zealand freight operator Airwork, which is in receivership.

Industry Data

CRJ data promo image
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Data: The Enduring Appeal Of The CRJ

May 20, 2026
Aviation Week forecasts that the CRJ will be operated well into the 2030s and potentially beyond for the youngest airframes delivered most recently.