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Delta Air Lines

Delta unveils largest-ever Hawaii winter schedule for 2026/27, adds MSP–Maui and restores BOS–Honolulu

Delta will operate its largest-ever Hawaii winter schedule in 2026/27, launching nonstop MSP–Maui and restarting BOS–Honolulu while adding flights from ATL, DTW and JFK and advancing a SLC–Kona launch. The changes expand capacity and introduce aircraft enhancements across Delta’s Hawaii network starting December 2026.

Also: The Points Guy, Breitflyte, enginecowl.com, Simple Flying, Aviation A2Z, bostonglobe.com, thebulkheadseat.com and beatofhawaii.com
2026-02-13T06:36:15.373296-08:00
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Associated Press

TSA Officers Forced to Work Unpaid as US DHS Shutdown Begins, Raising Risk of Airport Disruption

By Associated Press: A shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has gone into effect. That includes the Transportation Security Administration, whose officers are responsible for screening passengers and bags at airports.

Also: bostonglobe.com, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and BBC
2026-02-13T21:10:35.164216-08:00
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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: thehindu.com, Times of India, Business Standard, CNA, Economic Times and indiatoday.in
2026-02-13T12:13:15.738250-08:00
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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 and avgeekery.com
2026-02-13T11:35:14.772277-08:00
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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