Skift
• Darin Graham
The EU's sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) mandate requires synthetic jet fuel inclusion from 2030, but with no commercial eSAF plants yet operating, airlines and producers warn that mandated volumes may not be available. The shortfall could force costly compliance measures or regulatory adjustments.
CNBC
• Leslie Josephs
By CNBC: Spirit Airlines said it has reached an agreement with lenders to emerge from bankruptcy by late spring or early summer.
Airways Magazine
• Simone Chellini
By Airways Magazine: Four years after Russia’s airspace closure, Finnair (AY) leans on “Sisu” as it rebuilds its Asia–Europe network.
By newsroom.lufthansagroup.com: Until now blocked seats will be released for the summer flight scheduleOpening even earlier and in time for the Easter travel seasonWith Allegris to Austin, Cape Town, and Shanghai, among other destinations.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: Israeli flag-carrier El Al is facing further financial pressure from the country's competition regulator, which is considering imposing a fine over alleged exploitation of its position in the passenger aircraft hangar market.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
By Breitflyte: In collaboration with FTEJerez airline pilot school, Iberia has opened a new call for candidates for their sixth edition of their pilot cadet program.On Monday (February 23, 2026), Iberia announced the opening of a new edition of their pilot cadet program in partnership with the FTEJerez (Flight Training Europe) airline pilot school.
ch-aviation
By ch-aviation: Air France-KLM expects a EUR7.5 million euro (USD8.8 million) cost impact after failing to meet 2025 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions targets tied to EUR1 billion (USD1.1 billion)...
AINonline
• Jessica Reed
By AINonline: State of the Industry briefing portrayed a thriving market.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Reuters
• Abhijith Ganapavaram, Aditya Kalra
