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aerotelegraph.com

ATR posts €1.2bn revenue and 60 gross orders in 2025 but delivers just 32; second assembly line set for 2026 ramp-up

ATR recorded 60 gross (50 net) orders in 2025 and ended the year with a backlog of more than 160 aircraft. Revenue was about €1.2bn (US$1.2bn), but supply‑chain constraints cut production to 32 deliveries; ATR will reactivate a second assembly line to ramp up in 2026.

Also: AeroTime, ATR Aircraft, LARA and aircargoweek.com
2026-02-18T08:14:24.226109-08:00
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Aviation A2Z • Natalia Shelley

JetBlue to Launch Twice-Daily New York–Houston Nonstop Service Starting May 2026

By Aviation A2Z: JetBlue will introduce twice-daily nonstop flights between Houston and New York from May 2026, strengthening travel options and network connectivity across its growing route system.

Also: Seeking Alpha, Breitflyte and Airline Economics
2026-02-18T07:55:16.941438-08:00
ATC   PaxEx   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Unruly Passenger Attempts Cockpit Breach, Forces Delta Flight to Divert to Atlanta 10 Minutes After Takeoff

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A Delta Air flight from Houston to Atlanta made an emergency diversion due to an unruly passenger shortly after takeoff.

Also: abcnews.com, CTV News, CNN, Associated Press and Airline Geeks
2026-02-18T07:45:11.541086-08:00
Aerial Firefighting   Supply Chain   North America   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Alberta commits C$400M for five De Havilland DHC-515 water bombers; deliveries to start in 2031

By FlightGlobal: The Canadian province of Alberta has committed C$400 million to purchase five DHC-515 water bombers from De Havilland Canada, with deliveries beginning in 2031 as the manufacturer ramps up production of the updated firefighting aircraft at its Calgary facilities.

Also: CTV News
2026-02-18T09:53:23.272569-08:00
BizAv   M&A   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Avia Solutions Group unifies AirExplore and KlasJet operations under single leadership

By FlightGlobal: Wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group is further simplifying its structure, by bringing two of its operators under the same leadership. It will unify the operational structure of Slovakia's AirExplore and Lithuania's KlasJet, although both brands will be retained.

Also: Airline Economics and aviator.aero
2026-02-18T08:54:02.951193-08:00
Routes   North America   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
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thebulkheadseat.com • Anthony Losanno

Porter Airlines Expands Network with New Austin Route and Chicago Airport Swap

By thebulkheadseat.com: Porter Airlines is continuing its growth in the United States and Canada with the addition of flights to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), a shift from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), and a new route between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF).

Also: Airline Geeks
2026-02-18T09:59:44.063276-08:00