FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Horizon Air asks FAA for 12-month extension to meet secondary cockpit barrier rule for Embraer 175s

Horizon Air has requested a 12-month extension from the FAA to meet the agency's secondary cockpit barrier requirement, saying the cabin configuration of its Embraer 175 fleet prevents installation of the certified security device. The carrier cites aircraft-specific layout complications as the reason for the delay.

2026-02-17T17:24:41.580500-08:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

FAA proposes mandatory inspections of Boeing 767-300F cargo-track fittings after unapproved materials found

By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory inspections of cargo track fittings on Boeing 767-300 Freighters after discovering some components were manufactured using unapproved materials, potentially compromising aircraft structural integrity and controllability.

2026-02-17T14:55:17.194180-08:00
Boeing

Air Astana Finalizes Order For Up to 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets

By Boeing: SEATTLE, Feb. 17, 2026 — Boeing and Air Astana JSC announced today the Kazakhstan flag carrier has finalized an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliner jets to grow and modernize its Boeing widebody...

2026-02-17T09:34:40.912442-08:00
The Air CurrentJon Ostrower

NTSB releases final report on Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision between Army Black Hawk and American Eagle CRJ700 near Washington, D.C.

By The Air Current: ![](https://theaircurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-guisbond-headshot-300x300.jpg) The NTSB has published its final investigative report on the Jan.

2026-02-17T11:57:49.824327-08:00