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aerotelegraph.com

ATR posts €1.2bn revenue and 60 gross orders in 2025 but delivers just 32; second assembly line set for 2026 ramp-up

ATR recorded 60 gross (50 net) orders in 2025 and ended the year with a backlog of more than 160 aircraft. Revenue was about €1.2bn (US$1.2bn), but supply‑chain constraints cut production to 32 deliveries; ATR will reactivate a second assembly line to ramp up in 2026.

Also: AeroTime, ATR Aircraft, LARA and aircargoweek.com
2026-02-18T08:14:24.226109-08:00
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Aviation A2Z • Natalia Shelley

JetBlue to Launch Twice-Daily New York–Houston Nonstop Service Starting May 2026

By Aviation A2Z: JetBlue will introduce twice-daily nonstop flights between Houston and New York from May 2026, strengthening travel options and network connectivity across its growing route system.

Also: Airways Magazine, Seeking Alpha and Airline Economics
2026-02-18T07:55:16.941438-08:00
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.

Also: CTV News
2026-02-18T09:53:23.272569-08:00
ATC   PaxEx   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Unruly Passenger Attempts Cockpit Breach, Forces Delta Flight to Divert to Atlanta 10 Minutes After Takeoff

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A Delta Air flight from Houston to Atlanta made an emergency diversion due to an unruly passenger shortly after takeoff.

Also: thebulkheadseat.com, travelandtourworld.com, abcnews.com, CTV News and Associated Press
2026-02-18T07:45:11.541086-08:00
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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).

Also: Airline Geeks
2026-02-18T09:59:44.063276-08:00