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Aviation A2Z • Natalia Shelley

JetBlue to launch twice‑daily nonstop IAH–JFK service from 21 May 2026

JetBlue will launch twice‑daily nonstop service between Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and New York JFK starting 21 May 2026, operating two daily rotations and offering more schedule flexibility. The addition strengthens JetBlue's presence at JFK and expands its domestic network.

Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

JetBlue to Launch New Nonstop Service Between Houston and New York-JFK

Airline Geeks • Ryan Ewing

JetBlue Resumes Texas Route

Also: Airways Magazine, Seeking Alpha and Airline Economics

2026-02-18T07:55:16.941438-08:00

Supply Chain Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) ATR

aerotelegraph.com

(DE) ATR receives more orders in 2025 but delivers fewer | aeroTELEGRAPH

By aerotelegraph.com: Der Regionalflugzeughersteller hat 2025 Aufträge für 60 Flugzeuge von neun Kunden erhalten, netto waren es 50 Bestellungen. Der Auftragsbestand liegt damit bei mehr als 160 Maschinen.

AirInsight

ATR’s Turboprop Monopoly: 60 Orders and 32 Deliveries in 2025 Highlight Slow-Growth Market

FlightGlobal

ATR misses 2025 delivery target despite strong order intake

Also: AeroTime, ATR Aircraft, LARA and aircargoweek.com

2026-02-18T08:14:24.226109-08:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines United Airlines

Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United Flight Grounded at Newark After Bullet Found in Overhead Bin; Aircraft Declared Crime Scene

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A United Airlines flight was grounded at Newark after a bullet was found in an overhead bin, prompting a security investigation.

2026-02-18T09:33:20.757197-08:00

Aerial Firefighting Supply Chain North America Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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.

aviationnews.eu

Alberta Invests C$400 Million in De Havilland DHC-515 Fleet to Combat Wildfires

Skies Magazine

De Havilland Canada to build 5 new CL-515 water bombers for Alberta government

Also: CTV News

2026-02-18T09:53:23.272569-08:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics

stattimes.com • Rajarshi Chatterjee, Sakshi Basutkar

FedEx to build 300,000 sq ft fully automated air cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)

By stattimes.com: This fully automated air cargo hub, with a long term investment exceeding ₹25 billion, to serve a trade gateway for western india.

aviation-defence-universe.com

FedEx to Build Automated Cargo Hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport

newsable.asianetnews.com

FedEx and Adani Break Ground on Rs 2,500 Crore Automated Cargo Hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport

Also: Economic Times, ANI News Agency, cargobreakingnews.com and Economic Times

2026-02-18T06:33:46.458808-08:00

GA BizAv Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Textron

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

GAMA: Business-jet Shipments Up 11% as Billings Rise 16%

By AINonline: Business jet shipments were up 11% and billings by 16%, according to GAMA.

Also: Aviation Week

2026-02-18T10:26:34.044275-08:00

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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).