Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
A coalition of aviation labor groups is urging the House to pass the ROTOR Act, which unanimously cleared the Senate in December, arguing the legislation is needed to strengthen aviation safety. Labor leaders are seeking swift House action to convert Senate consensus into law.
FAA
By FAA: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy yesterday visited Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to highlight the airport’s upgrade from paper to electronic flight strips in its air traffic control tower.
Reuters
• Marcela Ayres
By Reuters: Brazil's Ports and Airports Minister Silvio Costa Filho has asked the Finance Ministry to loosen conditions on loans to airlines backed by the National Civil Aviation Fund (FNAC), a public fund expected to release 4 billion reais ($764.76 million) starting in 2026, government documents show.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The Association of Flight Attendants has expressed support for American Airlines CEO Robert Isom amidst union tensions.
politico.eu
• Mari Eccles
By politico.eu: Figure represents a 50 percent increase, which Commission says is because of “the broader geopolitical context and increased volatility in international affairs.”.
aircanada.com
By aircanada.com: New interline partnership unlocks convenient connections to Istanbul and IzmirAir Canada customers gain access to nine routes operated by Pegasus AirlinesBoth airlines intend to deepen the partnership with codeshare and loyalty agreements MONTRÉAL, Feb.
Airways Magazine
• Jaedyn White
By Airways Magazine: WestJet confirms that it has converted a half-dozen of its orders for the Boeing 737-10 into a pair of 787-9 Dreamliners.
Aviation Today
• John Persinos
By Aviation Today: Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) January hearing on the Washington D.C. air crash disaster sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, prompting […].
AINonline
• Charles Alcock
