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IndiGo says staffing at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expire

IndiGo says staffing is at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expired, asserting it can operate under normal regulatory rules without relying on temporary waivers. The carrier did not publish detailed crew numbers or a timeline for further hiring, or disclose short-term contingency plans.

2026-02-17T20:40:10.463710-08:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Embraer  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Horizon Air asks FAA for 12-month extension to meet secondary cockpit barrier rule for Embraer 175s

By FlightGlobal: Alaska Air Group's Horizon Air has requested a 12-month extension to comply with FAA secondary cockpit barrier requirements, citing cabin configuration complications on its Embraer 175 regional jets that prevent installation of the certified security device.

2026-02-17T17:24:41.580500-08:00
MRO   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA proposes mandatory inspections of Boeing 767-300F cargo-track fittings after unapproved materials found

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.

2026-02-17T14:55:17.194180-08:00