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Aviation Daily, August 20, 2026

VOL. 445 NO. 36 August 20, 2026

News

flying over Sydney
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Daily Memo: VietJet’s Foray Into Australia Faces Hurdles—But They Are Not Insurmountable

Aug 19, 2026
VietJet is the latest to try to establish a domestic jet carrier in the lucrative Australian market; industry sources say the airline is serious in its efforts to gain regulatory approval.
New surface-movement radar near Newark Liberty International Airport.
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Waypoint: Fast-Track ATC Overhaul At A Crossroads

Aug 17, 2026
Trump administration seeks additional funding for ambitious ATC modernization, but congressional uncertainty and radar delays threaten progress.
Vietnam Airlines 787-9
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BFU Confirms Initial Details In Vietnam Airlines Accident

Aug 19, 2026
BFU confirms Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 suffered a tail strike during takeoff at Munich, causing damage and requiring fuel dumping before landing.
Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777F
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Qatar Airways Cargo To Boost Hong Kong Service

Aug 19, 2026
Qatar Airways Cargo is set to increase its service through Hong Kong International Airport and beyond, following the signing of a MOU with Airport Authority Hong Kong.
Voepass accident
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Brazilian Probe Finds Voepass Crash Was Due To Widespread Neglect, Breaches

Aug 19, 2026
Brazil's CENIPA says the Voepass ATR 72-500 crash in 2024 was due to systemic safety failures, reckless behavior and maintenance lapses, with 62 lives lost in severe icing conditions.
Spicejet 737 MAX 8
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SpiceJet Resolves One Of Eight Legal Challenges From Lessors

Aug 19, 2026
SpiceJet settles one of eight legal disputes with lessors as India’s NCLT postpones rulings on the remaining cases.
Spirit aircraft
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Crew Union Flags Concerns In $10M Spirit Airlines-Google Data Sale

Aug 19, 2026
Spirit Airlines faces union objections over a $10 million Google data sale, citing risks to deidentified employee records and calls for stronger protections.
EgyptAir
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737 MAX Entry Fuels EgyptAir Leap-1B Ambitions

Aug 11, 2026
EgyptAir’s in-house MRO leverages the airline’s 737 MAX entry into service.
close-up of wizz air plane engine and wing
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Wizz Air Strengthens Regional Network In Romania

Aug 12, 2026
Wizz Air widens its capacity lead in Romania with plans to station an Airbus A321neo at Brasov and add four international routes.
WestJet
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WestJet Updates ‘Densified’ 737s, Retrofits Former Sunwing, Swoop Fleets

Aug 18, 2026
WestJet retrofits densified 737s, restores legroom and upgrades former Swoop and Sunwing fleets with premium seating, Wi-Fi and refreshed interiors.
joramco hangar with ryanair jets
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MRO Memo: Regional Disruption Continues To Weigh On DAE Engineering

Aug 11, 2026
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise’s engineering business continued to feel the effects of regional conflict and associated airspace closures during the first half of 2026.

Industry Data

Allegiant 737 MAX
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Data: U.S. LCCs Show Second Quarter Net Losses

Aug 19, 2026
Financial results for the June quarter reveal that challenges continue to weigh on the three main U.S. low-cost carriers, Allegiant, Frontier and JetBlue.