FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
Horizon Air has requested a 12-month extension from the FAA to meet the agency's secondary cockpit barrier requirement, saying the cabin configuration of its Embraer 175 fleet prevents installation of the certified security device. The carrier cites aircraft-specific layout complications as the reason for the delay.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
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.
Reuters
By Reuters: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it finalized a consent order involving Boeing's acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems.
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.
The Air Current
• Will Guisbond
By The Air Current: ATC modernization and internal restructurings occurring amid tension between FAA and DOT chiefs.
ch-aviation
By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “t'way Air preps rebrand, shift to FSC in 2H26” today!.
Boeing
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...
The Air Current
• Jon Ostrower
By The Air Current:  The NTSB has published its final investigative report on the Jan.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
