FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
US investigators concluded plan‑continuation bias led an Envoy Air Embraer 170 crew to continue an approach and land on the wrong runway at Chicago O'Hare, despite cues indicating misalignment. The finding highlights persistent human‑factors risks in cockpit decision‑making and runway verification procedures.
Reuters
By Reuters: GKN Aerospace owner Melrose Industries on Friday posted an 8% rise in 2025 revenue, lifted by robust after-market demand and continued strength in its engines unit, but flagged softer-than-expected revenue for 2026 as sector-wide supply chain constraints persist.
Leeham News
• Bjorn Fehrm, Leehamcoeu
By Leeham News: February 27, 2026, ©. Leeham News: Last week, we looked at the development timeline for Part 25 airliner programs to reach Entry Into Service (EIS) after launch, Figure 1.
ch-aviation
By ch-aviation: India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded four Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 aircraft operated by VSR Aviation (Delhi International)...
Reuters
By Reuters: The U.S. military shot down a government drone with a laser-based anti-drone system, an accident that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to bar flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, congressional aides told Reuters.
ch-aviation
By ch-aviation: Subscribe now for the latest aviation updates, available exclusively on ch-aviation. Become a member and access our exclusive news and data today.
Reuters
• Julie Zhu, Sneha Kumar
By Reuters: Virgin Australia reported strong first-half profit growth on Friday despite rising cost pressures, as the country's No. 2 airline remains disciplined about adding capacity in a domestic market dominated by rival Qantas Airways .
Australian Aviation
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair criticizes American Airlines for flight delays and hints at increased scrutiny of the industry.
The Air Current
• Will Guisbond
