Flying MagazineJack Daleo

Aviation labor groups press House to adopt ROTOR Act after unanimous Senate clearance

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.

Also: Reuters and avweb.com
2026-02-19T12:34:33.428902-08:00
FAA

DCA Tower Moves From Paper to Electronic Flight Strips; DOT Credits $12.5B ATC Funding

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.

2026-02-19T06:30:27.365971-08:00
ReutersMarcela Ayres

Brazil moves to relax FNAC loan conditions as 4 billion reais for airlines is slated for 2026

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.

2026-02-19T12:10:32.474511-08:00
aircanada.com

Air Canada Expands Travel Options to Türkiye Through New Partnership with Pegasus Airlines

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.

Also: Aviacionline
2026-02-19T06:11:01.486563-08:00
Aviation TodayJohn Persinos

How the DCA Disaster Hearing Is Reshaping Avionics and ATC Rules

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 […].

2026-02-19T09:19:48.818829-08:00