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The Daily Memo

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson
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Daily Memo: Air India CEO Reflects On Change, What’s In Store For His Successor

May 22, 2026
Though a longtime industry veteran and no stranger to weathering a storm, the past 12 months have proved particularly challenging for Air India CEO Campbell Wilson.

Regulatory/Legislative

Reagan Airport ATC tower
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Duffy, Bedford Laud U.S. ATC Staffing Progress

May 22, 2026
A streamlined onboarding process, a larger pipeline, and fewer retirements are helping the FAA meet its air traffic controller staffing needs.
United Airlines 767
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FAA To Mandate PW4000-94 Sensor Swap

May 22, 2026
Pratt & Whitney has identified sensor damage as the cause of in-service incidents on 94 in.-fan PW4000s; FAA plans to mandate the manufacturer’s recommended remedy.

Airlines

EasyJet A319
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EasyJet Accelerates Phase Out Of Airbus A319 Fleet

May 21, 2026
EasyJet plans to accelerate its upgauging plan and retire Airbus A319s from its fleet earlier than planned.
KLM cityhopper aircraft
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Europe’s Regional Airlines ‘Reaching Breaking Point,’ CEOs Say

May 22, 2026
The bosses of 35 European regional carriers have urged the European Union (EU) to pause plans to revise the EU261 passenger compensation legislation.
Akasa Air 737 MAX
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Akasa Air To Add More 737 MAXs Under New Deal With BOC Aviation

May 22, 2026
Akasa Air has reached an agreement with BOC Aviation to lease three more Boeing 737-8-200s, which will be part of the carrier’s continuing expansion this year.
El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 787-9
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El Al Israel Eyes Strong Summer Demand Despite First-Quarter Losses

May 22, 2026
El Al Israel Airlines reported a “challenging” first quarter, posting losses as the Iran war significantly affected its Tel Aviv operations.
Ian Malin (right) announcing the planned expansion in Italy
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Wizz Air Expands Italian Footprint In Renewed European Push

May 18, 2026
Wizz Air is further expanding in Italy, adding three Airbus A321neo aircraft across bases in Milan Malpensa, Naples and Catania.

Suppliers

Titanium metal
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Iran War-Induced Metal Price Hikes Impact Supply Chain, UK Lobby Says

May 22, 2026
The Iran war is generating price inflation on metals and is starting to cause headaches for suppliers.

Technology

China Eastern Airlines A320neo
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China’s Fleet Connectivity About To Snowball, Consultancy Says

May 18, 2026
The proportion of connected aircraft in China’s commercial fleet will increase briskly from 2030, an analyst at UK-based Valour Consultancy said.

Industry Data

China Southern Boeing 737-8
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Flight Friday: As Chinese Carriers’ Flights Grow, MRO Demand Soars

May 22, 2026
As the inaugural MRO Greater China event in Beijing nears, Flight Friday looks at how the largest Chinese operators’ flights have performed over recent years.
Speednews Engine
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SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

May 22, 2026
Marketplace for Commercial Aircraft & Engines.

Calendar

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May 22, 2026
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