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Aviation Daily, August 3, 2026

VOL. 445 NO. 23 August 03, 2026

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Daily Memo: Margin Moves And Merger Math, An Airline Odyssey

Jul 31, 2026

The recent U.S. earnings period contained significant airline updates, ones that appeared to speak to a maturing industry and associated constraints and pains.

FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau

Rocheleau Departing FAA, Returning To NBAA Role

Jul 31, 2026

FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau is stepping down from his post after an eventful year and a half with the agency, initially as acting administrator.

Fiji Airways Targets Higher Utilization, New Leases

Jul 29, 2026

While Fiji Airways plans to boost fleet utilization for short-term growth, it is also eyeing additional widebody aircraft in the medium term.

IAG Cuts Back On Growth To Protect Margins

Jul 31, 2026

International Airlines Group is cutting back on capacity growth as it deals with a steep rise in fuel costs for the foreseeable future.

Qantas Expands Roles Of New A220s, A321XLRs As Deliveries Ramp Up

Jul 30, 2026

A Qantas executive has explained how the airline is starting to deploy its new Airbus A220s and A321XLRs on international routes.

French State, Groupe ADP Agree To $9.7B Paris Airport Modernization Plan

Jul 30, 2026

French government and Groupe ADP agree to $9.7 billion plan to modernize Paris airports, boosting competitiveness and passenger experience.

Deadlines Approach For Castlelake, Apollo EasyJet Firm Offers

Jul 31, 2026

EasyJet faces deadlines for Apollo and Castlelake bids, with ownership rules and consolidation shaping the future of the UK low-cost carrier.

Delta Air Lines Signs Five-Year SAF Contract With Shell

Jul 17, 2026

Delta Air Lines signed a five-year contract with Shell Aviation for the delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at multiple airports.

Lufthansa Technik Trials New-Generation AeroShark Film

Jul 31, 2026

Lufthansa Technik has begun trials of an updated form of its AeroShark fuel-saving aircraft coating, with its installation on a Lufthansa City Airlines A319.