ATC   PaxEx   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Delta HOU–ATL makes emergency return/diversion after passenger allegedly attempts cockpit entry

A Delta Air Lines flight from Houston (HOU) to Atlanta (ATL) made an emergency return or diversion shortly after takeoff early Wednesday when an unruly passenger allegedly attempted to enter the cockpit. Pilots informed ATC and the aircraft landed safely while authorities investigated.

Also: CNN and Associated Press
2026-02-18T07:45:11.541086-08:00
MRO   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airbus A320   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Two ex‑Spirit A320neos (under four years old) sent to Arizona for part‑out

By FlightGlobal: Two Airbus A320neos which were only produced in the last four years are already being broken up for spares at a facility in Arizona. The aircraft have been acquired by Irish-based asset management company EirTrade Aviation.

Also: AviationPros
2026-02-18T03:36:32.535200-08:00
BizAv   M&A   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
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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
2026-02-18T08:54:02.951193-08:00