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The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: Yes, Demand Persists; But From Who And For How Long?

Jun 05, 2026
U.S. airlines have remained bullish on the state of demand for their own product, heading into what they expect will be a record-breaking summer season.

Technology

From Left: LATAM Airlines Group CEO Roberto Alvo, WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech and Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman.
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Airline CEOs See AI Reshaping Customer Interaction, Operations

Jun 05, 2026
However, several airline leaders cautioned that aviation’s biggest operational headaches will still require traditional engineering and human oversight.

Airlines

Qantas 787-9
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Qantas Reportedly Weighing Further Orders For 787s Or A350s

Jun 05, 2026
Qantas is reportedly considering ordering more widebody aircraft to extend its long-term fleet upgrade plans.
From Left: American Airlines Head of Partnerships Jeff Ogar, French Bee CCO Zemourda Aissaoui, BermudAir CCO John Pepper, Virgin Atlantic VP Americas David Hodges, oneworld Alliance VP Commercial and Loyalty Roger Blackburn, and COPA retired CCO Dennis Cary.
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Alliances And Partnerships Prove Value During Difficult Times

Jun 05, 2026
For airlines navigating disruptions, partnerships have evolved far beyond loyalty programs and lounge reciprocity.
Oneworld CEO Ole Orvér.
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Oneworld’s New CEO Charts Next Chapter; Forges Hotel Partnership

Jun 04, 2026
Newly minted oneworld CEO Ole Orvér outlines the challenges facing the alliance.
Indigo Airbus A321neo
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IndiGo Temporarily Cuts Asian Routes As Higher Fuel Costs Bite

Jun 05, 2026
IndiGo is suspending routes to six of its Asian destinations in its latest step to reduce capacity due to a tough operating environment.
Air India A350-900
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Riyadh Air, Air India To Pursue Codeshare, Interline Collaboration

Jun 05, 2026
The memorandum of understanding is intended to leverage the geographical advantages of the airlines’ respective hubs in Delhi, Mumbai and Riyadh.

Safety

The Lufthansa aircraft at Frankfurt Airport
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Boeing Investigates Lufthansa 787 Nose Gear Collapse

Jun 05, 2026
The German airline says several employees were injured during the incident, which occurred before any passengers had embarked.

Sustainability

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IATA Pledges Closer SAF Cooperation With ICAO

Jun 04, 2026
IATA has pledged to work more closely with the ICAO to advance transparency and integrity in tracking progress of sustainable aviation fuels.

Cargo

China Southern Cargo Boeing 777
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China Southern, FedEx Forge Cargo Cooperation With Guangzhou Focus

Jun 04, 2026
China Southern Air Logistics, the cargo unit of China Southern Airlines, and FedEx Express have signed an MOU “formally establishing a strategic relationship.”

Regulatory/Legislative

Dr Sidi Ould Tah (right), president of the African Development Bank Group, chaired the meeting.
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AfDB Launches $7B Initiative To Transform African Aviation

Jun 03, 2026
The Integrated Aviation Transformation Program will fund fleet modernization, airport upgrades, logistics improvements and airport transport integration.

Air Navigation

emirates jet flying above uae
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UAE Shares ‘Best Practice’ On Keeping Airspace Open During Conflict

Jun 04, 2026
The head of the UAE’s air traffic control service has explained how his country has largely kept its airspace open since the outbreak of hostilities in the Gulf this year.

Obituary

Geoffrey Thomas
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Geoffrey Thomas (1951-2026)

Jun 05, 2026
Veteran aviation reporter Geoffrey Thomas, who served as Aviation Week’s chief contributing editor for the Asia-Pacific in the late 1990s, has died in Perth, Australia, at the age of 74 following complications from heart surgery.

Lessors

Azorra Embraer E195-E2
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Azorra Orders 15 More Embraer E195-E2s

Jun 05, 2026
The order marks a milestone for the E2 program, taking the number of orders for the small narrowbody jet beyond 500 aircraft.

Industry Data

ana 787
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Flight Friday: GE Dominates Rolls-Royce In Boeing 787 Market

Jun 05, 2026
In conjunction with Aviation Week’s upcoming Engine Leasing, Trading and Finance Europe event, Flight Friday looks at engine flight hours utilization on the Boeing 787 fleet.
Airbus OD May 26
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Data: Airbus Boosts Deliveries In May, Firms Orders For 379 Aircraft

Jun 05, 2026
Airbus managed to substantially increase output in May, delivering a total of 81 commercial aircraft to its customers.
Speednews Engine
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SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

Jun 05, 2026
Marketplace for Commercial Aircraft & Engines.

Calendar

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Jun 05, 2026
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