defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   F-16   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Reports: alleged covert U.S.-Dutch-Ukrainian F-16 squadron operating over Ukraine; Kyiv denies

Reports say Ukraine has formed a covert F-16 squadron staffed by U.S., Dutch and Ukrainian pilots flying combat sorties to bolster air defences and intercept Russian drones. The Ukrainian Air Force dismissed the claims, saying there is no evidence U.S. or Dutch pilots are operating Kyiv's jets.

Also: pravda.com.ua, defensemirror.com, defence-industry.eu, prm.ua, Defence24, defence-blog.com and prm.ua
2026-02-17T07:50:02.809275-08:00
aviation   ATC   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines   United Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

O'Hare delays risk rising as pilots urged to refuse LAHSO (land-and-hold-short) clearances over safety concerns

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Delays at Chicago O'Hare may worsen as pilots are advised to avoid time-saving LAHSO clearances due to safety concerns.

2026-02-17T07:56:18.796044-08:00
aviation   Routes   Frequent-flyer programs   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

WestJet and Virgin Atlantic Announce Expansion of Loyalty Benefits

By Breitflyte: WestJet has today announced an expansion of their loyalty partnership with Virgin Atlantic. Members can now earn and redeem WestJet Rewards on codeshare flights with Virgin Atlantic via London Heathrow to the UAE, The Maldives and South Africa.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-02-17T08:44:42.689050-08:00