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Aviation Daily, August 4, 2026

VOL. 445 NO. 24 August 04, 2026
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737-7 and Southwest
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Boeing 737 MAX 7 Earns FAA Certification

Aug 03, 2026
The FAA has granted an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737-7, paving the way for deliveries of the penultimate MAX derivative to get underway in early 2027.
PWC NGRT
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Daily Memo: Is Pratt Reviving Its Next Gen Regional Turboprop Engine?

Aug 03, 2026
Could ATR's EVO, the launch of which ATR delayed in 2025, provide an opening for the potential rebirth of Pratt & Whitney Canada's Next Generation Regional Turboprop?
IndiGo
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IndiGo Begins New Phase Under Walsh’s Leadership

Aug 03, 2026
IndiGo begins a new chapter under Willie Walsh as CEO, reshaping its long-haul strategy and focusing on European routes with A321XLRs.
Britten-Norman
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First UK-Manufactured BN Islander For More Than 50 Years Unveiled

Jul 31, 2026
Britten-Norman unveils the first UK-built Islander in nearly six decades as production ramps up at its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight.
Swiss A220
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A220's Economic Case Remains Strong Despite Engine Support Challenges

Jul 31, 2026
Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues persist as the Airbus A220 marks a decade of operations.
EasyJet A320
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EasyJet Aligns Apollo, Castlelake Takeover Bid Deadlines

Aug 03, 2026
EasyJet has extended Castlelake’s takeover bid deadline, meaning the would-be investor and rival bidder Apollo now both have until Aug. 7 to make a firm bid or walk away.
Yakovlev
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Yakovlev Flies First Serial Production MC-21-310 Airliner

Aug 03, 2026
Yakovlev’s first serial MC-21-310 takes flight in Irkutsk, marking progress in Russia’s narrowbody program with deliveries to Aeroflot starting in 2027.
WestJet 737-8
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WestJet Cabin Crew Return To Work After Pay, Work Terms Offer

Aug 03, 2026
WestJet flight attendants end strike after tentatively accepting a deal with pay increases, duty hour premiums and improved work terms.
Japan Airlines
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Rising Fuel Cost Cuts Into JAL’s Profitability

Aug 03, 2026
Rising fuel costs cut Japan Airlines’ profits by 80% during its fiscal first quarter, despite record revenue and strong cargo demand.
Norse Atlantic Airways
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Norse Moving Forward With Process That Could Lead To Merger Or Sale

Aug 03, 2026
Norse Atlantic Airways ends its wet-lease deal with IndiGo, citing Middle East disruptions, while exploring new ACMI opportunities and fleet redeployment.
southwest takeoff
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Southwest Airlines Set To Feed Used Asset Market

Jul 28, 2026
Southwest Airlines retires older 737s as Boeing delivery rates improve, fueling the used asset market and addressing USM shortages for CFM56 engines.
Aura Aero ERA 2025
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Aura’s Hybrid-Electric ERA To Rely On Ex-VoltAero Prototype, CEO Says

Jul 16, 2026
Aura Aero modifies VoltAero’s Cassio S demonstrator to develop its hybrid-electric ERA 19-seater, with first flight planned for 2027.
Aerolineas Argentina Boeing 737 MAX-10s
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Aerolineas Argentinas Plans Domestic, Regional Growth With 737 MAX-10s

Jul 23, 2026
Aerolineas Argentinas will lease six Boeing 737 MAX-10s from Aviation Capital Group.

Industry Data

Frontier A321neo
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Carbon Analysis: Fleet Rightsizing And Efficiency Boosts For Frontier

Aug 03, 2026
With Frontier Airlines considered a highly efficient airline, often used as a benchmark, Carbon Analysis examines its fleet strategy and future efficiency potential.