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• Jon Hemmerdinger
Horizon Air asks FAA for 12-month extension to meet secondary cockpit barrier rule for Embraer 175s
By FlightGlobal: Alaska Air Group's Horizon Air has requested a 12-month extension to comply with FAA secondary cockpit barrier requirements, citing cabin configuration complications on its Embraer 175 regional jets that prevent installation of the certified security device.
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FlightGlobal
• Jon 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.
The Air Current
• Will Guisbond
FAA leadership clash between Sean Duffy and Bryan Bedford intensifies agency turmoil, threatens ATC modernization
By The Air Current: ATC modernization and internal restructurings occurring amid tension between FAA and DOT chiefs.
Reuters
US FTC Finalizes Consent Order Approving Boeing’s Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems
By Reuters: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it finalized a consent order involving Boeing's acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems.
Air Data News
UPS temporarily grounds 24 Boeing 767 freighters for maintenance identified in internal review
By Air Data News: UPS has temporarily removed 24 Boeing 767 cargo aircraft from service to complete maintenance identified during a routine internal review, the company said.
The Air Current
• Jon 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:  The NTSB has published its final investigative report on the Jan.
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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...
