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
• Joanna Plucinska, Raechel Job, Raechel Thankam Job
By Reuters: British Airways owner IAG reported better-than-expected annual profit on Friday, helped by lower fuel costs and solid demand on core transatlantic routes and in premium cabins, sending shares up about 1% in early trade.
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By ch-aviation: The East African Court of Justice in Arusha, Tanzania, has scheduled a hearing for March 10, 2026, in a case against South Sudan’s government over its alleged failure to honour a USD1.05...
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.
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.
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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.
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The Air Current
• Will Guisbond
