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Associated Press

TSA, CBP officers ordered to work without pay as DHS funding lapses, raising risk of airport delays

A lapse in Department of Homeland Security appropriations has taken effect, forcing TSA and many CBP officers to continue screening at U.S. airports without pay. Air-traffic controllers are largely unaffected, but unions and travel groups warn unpaid screeners increase the risk of checkpoint delays and passenger disruption.

Also: bostonglobe.com, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and BBC
2026-02-13T21:10:35.164216-08:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
saab.com

Saab and Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” sign memorandum of understanding

By saab.com: Saab and the Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” (JSC UDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding their intention to collaborate in the areas of aviation and airborne surveillance, in which they have complementary expertise.

2026-02-13T09:04:39.199956-08:00
aviation   Leadership   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines  
Reuters • Aditya Kalra

India fines Air India $110,350 after Airbus flown eight times without airworthiness permit; regulator says lapse eroded public confidence

By Reuters: India's civil aviation watchdog has fined Air India $110,350 for flying an Airbus plane eight times without an airworthiness permit, saying the lapse has further eroded public trust in the country's second-biggest airline, a confidential order shows.

Also: thehindu.com, Times of India, Business Standard, CNA, Economic Times and indiatoday.in
2026-02-13T12:13:15.738250-08:00
aviation   Safran   Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Wall Street Journal • Cristina Gallardo

Safran Seeks Alternative Rare Earth Suppliers Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Wall Street Journal: The aircraft-engine maker is stocking up on rare earths and looking for alternative suppliers amidst concerns over the supply of rare-earth elements.

2026-02-13T15:05:08.315375-08:00
aviation   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines  
FAA

FAA issues mandatory OpSpec requiring U.S. airlines to affirm merit‑based pilot hiring

By FAA: U.S. Transportation Secretary announced today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a new mandatory “Operations Specification” (OpSpec) requiring all commercial airlines to formally commit to merit-based hiring for pilots.

Also: Paddle Your Own Kanoo and avgeekery.com
2026-02-13T11:35:14.772277-08:00