Reuters
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday finalized a consent order related to Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, effectively approving the transaction. The action completes the FTC's review and clears a major regulatory hurdle for Boeing's takeover of its longtime aerostructures supplier.
FlightGlobal
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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.
Air Data News
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.
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• Will Guisbond
By The Air Current: ATC modernization and internal restructurings occurring amid tension between FAA and DOT chiefs.
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By AINonline: James Wang discusses his perspective on the future of the eVTOL industry.
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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...
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• Jon Ostrower
By The Air Current:  The NTSB has published its final investigative report on the Jan.
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