BreitflyteJoe Breitfeller

Viva Aerobus and Volaris form new Mexican airline group while keeping separate brands

Viva Aerobus and Volaris announced the creation of a new Mexican airline group to expand low‑fare capacity and broaden access to air travel across Mexico. Both carriers will retain separate brands, operating certificates and day‑to‑day operations while coordinating at group level.

2026-02-21T08:30:21.543334-08:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Embraer to establish E175 final assembly line in India with Adani Defence & Aerospace

By Air Data News: Embraer and India’s Adani Defence & Aerospace have agreed to establish a final assembly line for the E175 regional jet in India, defining for the.

2026-02-21T05:13:12.380375-08:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

'Free Palestine' stickers prompt explosive searches of 140 checked bags, delay El Al flight from Los Angeles

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: An El Al flight from Los Angeles was delayed after 'Free Palestine' stickers were found on 140 checked bags, prompting security searches.

2026-02-21T06:25:26.653227-08:00
BreitflyteJoe Breitfeller

Malaysia Airlines Adds Third Daily Kuala Lumpur–Doha Service From June 30, 2026

By Breitflyte: Malaysia Airlines has announced that starting June 30, 2026 they will add a third daily nonstop flight between Kuala Lumpur and Doha, Qatar, further enhancing connectivity between Malaysia and the Middle East.On Friday (February 20, 2026), Malaysia Airlines announced the addition of a third daily nonstop service between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Doha (DOH) effective June 30, 2026.

2026-02-21T01:45:35.059498-08:00
Reuters

Brazil's airline Azul exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

By Reuters: Brazilian airline Azul formally exited its bankruptcy proceedings in the United States on Friday, it said in a securities filing.

2026-02-20T15:15:26.882729-08:00
Reuters

Transport Canada has certified Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets, document says

By Reuters: Transport Canada has certified General Dynamics Gulfstream's G500 and G600 business jets, according to a government document, following a recent spat in which U.S.

2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00
BloombergAllyson Versprille

Watchdog: FAA Lacks Resources to Adequately Oversee United Airlines’ Maintenance, Leaving Safety Risks

By Bloomberg: The US Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of United Airlines Holdings Inc.’s maintenance practices suffers from a lack of resources, meaning some safety risks remain, a government watchdog said.

2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00