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The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: The Next IATA Director General Has Their Work Cut Out For Them

May 26, 2026
Aviation has always been a political industry, and it has only gotten worse. For IATA, it makes choosing its next director general even more of a balancing act.

MRO

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Airbus, Lufthansa Technik Collaborate On AeroShark Riblets For A330ceo

May 19, 2026
Lufthansa Technik and Airbus are collaborating to extend the planned application of Aeroshark riblet films to the A330ceo’s wing and empennage.

Airlines

American Airlines A320
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American Airlines Selects Starlink For Airbus Fleet

May 26, 2026
American Airlines will install SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity across its Airbus aircraft, covering nearly half of its in-service mainline fleet.
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Brazil's Acelen Renewables Secures $1.5B In Funding For SAF Plant

May 22, 2026
Acelen Renewables has secured $1.5 billion in funding to begin construction of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Bahia state.
Malaysia Airlines 737-8
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Boeing Deliveries Advance Malaysia Airlines Fleet Upgrade

May 26, 2026
Malaysia Airlines is making significant progress with its narrowbody fleet renewal this year.
First A350-1000ULR for Qantas is rolled out
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Qantas Faces Longer Wait For First A350-1000ULR

May 26, 2026
Qantas confirmed a further delay to the aircraft for its Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights, with delivery of the initial A350-1000ULRs expected to slide.
Saudia's first A321XLR
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Saudia Takes Delivery Of A321XLR To Become First Gulf Operator

May 26, 2026
Saudia has taken delivery of its first A321XLR and will become the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate Airbus' extra-long-range narrowbody.
Air New Zealand 787-9
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Air New Zealand’s 787 Fleet Boost Enables More International Routes

May 20, 2026
Air New Zealand is resuming service on three international routes later this year.

Suppliers

GKN facility chemical leak
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GKN Aerospace Suffers Industrial Accident

May 26, 2026
A GKN Aerospace industrial site in California has suffered a chemical accident that the company signaled could cause operational disruptions.

Safety

A China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350
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Chinese Investigators Probe China Eastern Airbus A350 Brake Failure

May 26, 2026
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is leading the investigation, in which French accident investigation bureau BEA is participating.

Cargo

Air China Cargo A350F
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Air China Cargo To Add More A350Fs, Bringing Order To 10 Aircraft

May 26, 2026
Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional Airbus A350F freighters, finalizing its April announcement for the aircraft.

Airports

Rovaniemi Airport
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Lapland Surge, Asia Rebound Drive Growth For Finavia

May 18, 2026
Finland's airport operator Finavia is seeking to capitalize on demand for Arctic tourism and renewed Asian connectivity.

Industry Data