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Aviation Daily, September 3, 2026

VOL. 445 NO. 46 September 03, 2026

News

Embraer E2s
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Daily Memo: Embraer Delivers Its 2,000th E-Jet

Sep 02, 2026
Embraer is celebrating the delivery of the 2,000th E-Jet, around 22 years after the first was handed over to its initial operator in March 2004.
aircraft in hangar undergoing repair
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GAO: FAA Should Consider Expanding A&P Test Eligibility

Sep 01, 2026
A GAO study says the FAA should examine letting students at uncertified institutions take the general written knowledge test to become a certified aviation mechanic.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Ukraine Warns Airlines As Drone Strikes Threaten Russian Airspace

Sep 02, 2026
Ukraine warns Russian airspace is becoming unsafe as drone strikes disrupt aviation and raise concerns for airlines that continue to fly over Russian territory.
S7 Airlines Embraer 170
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Russia’s S7 Says It Mastered Repairs Of Another Western Turbofan

Sep 01, 2026
S7 Airlines, Russia’s largest private carrier, disclosed in a company report that it had begun repairs of General Electric CF34 turbofan engines in 2025.
airbus a220-300 aircraft
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Airbus To House Southeast Asia’s First A220 Simulator In Singapore

Sep 01, 2026
Southeast Asia’s first A220 full-flight simulator will reside at Airbus' Asia Training Center in Singapore as the manufacturer prepares to support a larger fleet in the region.
two rows of small white training aircraft on airport apron
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ANA Selects Airbus' Ab Initio Pilot Training Program

Sep 02, 2026
ANA is expanding its pilot training pipeline through a new Airbus-led ab initio program in Europe in preparation for future flight crew requirements.
Southwest Airlines
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Southwest Airlines Unveils New Airport Lounge Network

Sep 02, 2026
Southwest Airlines begins construction on its first airport lounges, starting with four locations: Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Honolulu; and Nashville, Tennessee.
virgin australia boeing 737 aircraft
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Virgin Australia Continues Fleet Upgrade With 737-8 Deliveries

Aug 28, 2026
Virgin Australia expects to complete its Boeing 737-8 deliveries during the fiscal year that began July 1, although its fleet size will not grow.
George Kamal
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Kenya Airways CEO Resigns After Eight Months

Sep 02, 2026
Kenya Airways' Acting Group Managing Director and CEO George Kamal is stepping down after less than one year in the role.
garuda and saudia representatives
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Garuda Indonesia, Saudia Plan To Launch Joint Business In 2027

Sep 01, 2026
Garuda Indonesia and Saudia plan to launch a joint business in 2027, having formally started the regulatory process to allow for commercial activity coordination, including flight network integration.
jetstar airport staff with oversized boarding passes from wsi to ool, bne, mel
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Jetstar Operates Western Sydney Airport Trial Flight As Launch Nears

Sep 02, 2026
A Jetstar A320 landed at Western Sydney International on Aug. 31, marking the airport’s first trial passenger flight ahead of scheduled services launching in October.
Ryanair
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Ryanair Lowers Traffic Target On Unhedged Fuel Costs

Sep 02, 2026
Ryanair cuts passenger target and winter flying due to unhedged fuel costs, aiming to reduce losses while maintaining profitability for fiscal 2027.
air new zealand aircraft on runway
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MRO Memo: Air New Zealand Left Counting Cost Of Engine Repairs

Sep 01, 2026
Air New Zealand has praised its staff's work with Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney for returning to service most of its grounded aircraft.
six people standing in front of screen showing Saudia and Riyadh Air logos and aircraft tails
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Riyadh Air, Saudia Launch First Phase Of Codeshare Partnership

Aug 28, 2026
Riyadh Air and Saudia have begun rolling out the first phase of a strategic cooperation agreement, marking a step toward closer integration of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector.