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

Safran is stockpiling rare-earth elements and scouting alternative suppliers as geopolitical tensions raise concerns over supplies of critical rare-earth materials used in engines and avionics. The move aims to shield production and defence programmes from export curbs and broader supply-chain disruption.

2026-02-13T15:05:08.315375-08:00
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   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: Times of India, Business Standard, CNA, Economic Times and indiatoday.in
2026-02-13T12:13:15.738250-08:00
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
2026-02-13T11:35:14.772277-08:00
North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Reuters

American Airlines Seeks DOT Approval to Operate Miami–Caracas/Maracaibo Flights via Envoy

By Reuters: American Airlines said Friday it was seeking approval to operate U.S. flights to Caracas and Maracaibo in Venezuela from Miami through its wholly owned regional carrier Envoy, according to a filing with the U.S.

Also: Aviacionline
2026-02-13T12:39:21.880377-08:00
GA   BizAv   North America   Airports   Accident   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Four killed in crash of 2024 Epic E1000 (N98FK) near Steamboat Springs, Feb. 13, 2026

By AeroTime: Categories Airlines Aircraft Defense MRO Business Aviation Aviation Safety Executive Spotlight Events Why choose us? Newsletter Daily newsletter AeroTime Insights About AeroTime About us Careers Products 404 It seems we cannot find what you are looking for.

Also: bostonglobe.com, gazette.com and avweb.com
2026-02-13T11:14:21.391737-08:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Airline Economics • Calum Wilson

Air Lease Posts Record Quarter as Revenues Rise 15% to $820.4M

By Airline Economics: For the quarter, the lessor's revenues were up 15.1% to $820.4 million. Revenue growth outpaced operating expense growth, which was up 3.7% to $593.9 million.

Also: Breitflyte and aviation-defence-universe.com
2026-02-13T02:49:46.968153-08:00