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Aviation Daily, October 12, 2026

VOL. 446 NO. 8 October 12, 2026

News

Delta A321neo
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Delta: Carriers Can’t Grow Out Of High-Cost Environment, Must ‘Take Action’

Oct 09, 2026
Delta Air Lines expects further industry capacity reductions are ahead, as airlines continue responding to high fuel costs.
Spirit parked Goodyear AZ
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Daily Memo: A New Arena? The Struggle Over Spirit’s Data Sale

Oct 09, 2026
Is anonymity enough when it comes to confidentiality? The question is at the heart of a struggle over decades of Spirit Airlines employee data auctioned to Google for $10 million.
A220
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Higher Density A220-300 Sparks Airline Interest

Oct 07, 2026
Following AirAsia’s order in May for 160-seat Airbus A220-300s, several European airlines have voiced interest in the higher density layout. 
ryanair executives and staff pose outside an aircraft hangar
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Ryanair Warns Shannon Hangar Delays Could Shift Investment, Jobs To Poland

Oct 09, 2026
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair warns it could shift its planned €50 million ($56 million) maintenance hangar and 300 jobs from Shannon Airport to Poland due to planning delays.
A Wideroe Embraer E190-E2.
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Wideroe Looks To Expand Its Fleet

Oct 05, 2026
Wideroe is looking to expand its 50-aircraft fleet, which currently includes De Havilland Canada Dash 8s and Embraer E190-E2s.
Graphic of Boeing 737-10 in Avolon livery
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Avolon Orders 250 Airbus And Boeing Aircraft

Oct 09, 2026
Lessor Avolon is buying 140 Boeing 737 MAX-family aircraft and 75 Airbus A320neo-family types, as well as 35 A330neo-family aircraft.
EU and Qatar flags superimposed over cracked earth
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EU-Qatar Aviation Review Timetable Draws Fresh Criticism

Oct 09, 2026
The European Commission's plan to evaluate the EU-Qatar air transport agreement by 2029 draws criticism from cabin crew representatives seeking immediate action.
Tall buildings and an airliner overflying them
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Alternative Lenders Grow Share Of Air Finance

Oct 09, 2026
Volofin Capital Management's record $500 million in first-half transactions highlights alternative lenders' growing aviation finance role amid bank retreat.
American's new CLT lounge rendering
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American Airlines To Build Its Largest Airport Lounge In Charlotte

Oct 08, 2026
American Airlines has unveiled plans to build the largest premium lounge in its network at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9
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Norse Atlantic Signs ACMI Deal With PIA For 787-9s

Oct 09, 2026
Norse Atlantic signs ACMI deal with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to deploy two 787-9s, replacing capacity from its ending IndiGo contract.
Jorge Newbery Airpark in Buenos Aires at night
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Argentina Extends Airport Concession Through 2056

Sep 30, 2026
Argentina extended Aeropuertos Argentina's concession by 18 years to support a $7.3 billion airport investment program over three decades.
Emerald Airlines aircraft flying over the ocean
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Dual AOCs Present Challenges For Emerald Airlines

Oct 09, 2026
Emerald Airlines is battling the after-effects of the UK’s exit from the EU (Brexit), which means it has to operate under two air operator’s certificates.
A320neos from FlyArystan and Air Astana
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Air Astana Eyes Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage-Powered Engine Fleet

Oct 08, 2026
Air Astana CEO says carrier plans to standardize on Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engines for its Airbus A320neo family fleet as operations improve.
Delta A350-900 takes flight
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Effective Safety Management Systems Start With Thorough Data Gathering

Oct 08, 2026
SMS aimed at preventing incidents and accidents can be effective but only if an operator can ensure detailed, exhaustive data collection.

Industry Data

CFM International
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Flight Friday: CFM Leap Leads Narrowbody Fleet Utilization Surge

Oct 09, 2026
Following the Northern Hemisphere's peak summer season, Flight Friday examines narrowbody aircraft and their engines, comparing "flown" days across recent Septembers.
SpeedNews Engine
data-charts-graphs

SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

Oct 10, 2026
Marketplace for Commercial Aircraft & Engines.

Calendar

Calendar
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