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Aviation Daily, September 18, 2026

VOL. 445 NO. 56 September 16, 2026

GE9X
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GE Says 777-9 GE9X Mid-Seal Upgrade On Track

Sep 17, 2026
GE is working with Boeing to finalize an ETOPS test package for the 777-9, underscoring that its upgraded mid-seal is not needed for the critical flight trials.
Lufthansa
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Lufthansa Group Orders First MAX 10s, Firming Options For 20

Sep 17, 2026
Lufthansa Group firms options for 20 Boeing 737-10s, marking its first order for the type, which will gradually replace older Airbus A320 family aircraft across its portfolio of airlines.
Paris Orly
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French Leisure Carriers To Codeshare Using Paris Orly As Hub

Sep 16, 2026
Air Corsica, Air Caraibes and French Bee sign codeshare deal to connect Corsica, French territories and global destinations via Paris Orly.
Esayas Woldemariam Hailu
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Asky Eyes 30-Aircraft Fleet, European Routes In Five-Year Growth Plan

Sep 17, 2026
Asky Airlines plans to expand its fleet to 30 aircraft, launch intercontinental routes and build a $100 million MRO facility in Togo's capital Lome by 2028.
Azores Airlines A321neo
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Azores CEO Details Privatization Progress, Invites Six Bidders

Sep 15, 2026
SATA Holding advances Azores Airlines privatization, inviting six bidders to submit nonbinding offers as part of its restructuring plan.
Tarmac Aerosave
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AerFin Taps Tarmac For A320neo, 737 MAX Teardowns

Sep 14, 2026
AerFin partners with Tarmac Aerosave to dismantle A320neo and 737 MAX aircraft, addressing growing demand for materials from newer-generation narrowbodies
MAX forward galley door
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FAA Adds Precautionary 737 MAX Bear Strap Checks

Sep 17, 2026
The FAA has book-ended a set of inspections for Boeing 737 MAX door reinforcements, mandating manufacturer-recommended checks for an area of the forward galley door cutout.
Europe passport control Schiphol
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IATA: New E-Visa Verification Methods Are Needed

Sep 16, 2026
IATA calls for standardized e-visa verification to reduce airline burdens and improve digital travel authorization processing.
Gainmore Zanamwe
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DAE, Afreximbank Partner To Launch New African Leasing Platform

Sep 16, 2026
DAE partners with Afreximbank on a $650 million African leasing platform to modernize fleets, improve connectivity and support SAATM open skies.
dhl worker securing shipment
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DHL Invests In New Cold Chain Hub At Changi Airport

Sep 07, 2026
DHL is investing $17 million in a new cold chain hub at Singapore Changi Airport to expand temperature-sensitive handling capabilities in Southeast Asia.
AAIB
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UK AAIB: Electric Aircraft Create New Hazards For Accident Investigators

Sep 14, 2026
The UK's AAIB warns electric aircraft pose new risks to accident investigators, citing battery hazards, thermal runaway and challenges for first responders.
cathay pacific aircraft
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Cathay Pacific, Google Expand AI Contrail Trials To Ultra-Long-Haul

Sep 07, 2026
Cathay Pacific and Google are expanding their partnership to scale up AI-powered contrail-avoidance system usage to reduce climate impact from contrails.

The Daily Memo

Tokyo Haneda Airport
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Daily Memo: Japan’s Tourism Boom Hits A Speed Bump

Sep 17, 2026
Japan’s tourism slows as Chinese visitor numbers drop sharply, but South Korea becomes its top market with surging airline capacity on key routes.

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