AirInsightAddison Schonland

Air Transat exits U.S. market as Porter adds three U.S. routes; winter storms disrupt Canadian travel

Air Transat will end all U.S. flights by June — routes that made up about 1% of its seat capacity — while Porter adds three U.S. services; DHS data shows the Canada–U.S. travel decline predates Trump. Winter storms triggered 53 cancellations and 291 delays across major Canadian airports.

2026-02-16T04:51:03.111115-08:00
The National UAEShweta Jain

Beond seeks AOC in Bahrain, aims to create 1,200+ jobs and build a luxury travel hub

By The National UAE: Undertaking aims to create more than 1,200 jobs once the airline secures an Air Operator Certificate in the kingdom.

2026-02-16T00:34:33.217319-08:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

French investigators urge pilots to simulate ballistic‑recovery parachute deployment to aid emergency decisions

By FlightGlobal: French investigators believe use of a ballistic-recovery parachute in an emergency should be emphasised - and even simulated - prior to flight, following an analysis of accidents in which such systems were not activated.

2026-02-16T02:39:39.448196-08:00