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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Spain becomes fourth country to join European Aero Excellence initiative to boost aerospace supply‑chain resilience

Madrid has joined the European Aero Excellence International programme as its fourth national participant. The move embeds Spain in a continental supply‑chain support strategy intended to streamline supplier self‑assessment and strengthen industrial resilience across the aerospace sector and its supply base.

2026-02-12T00:25:32.599574-08:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram, Aditya Kalra

India airlines group opposes country's bid to tighten cabin crew fatigue rules

By Reuters: A group representing India's top airlines IndiGo and Air India has asked the government to dilute proposed fatigue management rules for cabin crew, warning they could disrupt flight schedules and limit growth prospects, a letter shows.

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2026-02-11T23:13:52.454121-08:00
North America   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Air Canada   Airbus   Airlines  
aircanada.com

Air Canada orders eight Airbus A350‑1000s, options for eight more; first delivery expected in 2030

By aircanada.com: Airline confirms an order for eight aircraft, with rights to purchase eight moreFirst delivery of this state-of-the-art aircraft is expected in 2030Aircraft unlocks a new generation of long-haul capabilitiesCabin design provides better experience for customer comfortMONTRÉAL, Feb.

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2026-02-11T14:49:32.165899-08:00