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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United fires flight attendants after data analytics flags suspected sick‑leave abuse

United Airlines has begun terminating flight attendants it says abused sick‑leave policies after deploying data‑analytics tools to identify trends and red flags. The carrier is using technology‑led monitoring to flag cases for disciplinary action, signalling a move toward algorithmic workforce enforcement within operations.

2026-02-22T07:25:23.539435-08:00
ATC   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters

Drone attacks prompt suspension of operations at some Moscow airports

By Reuters: Flights were suspended at three Moscow airports on Sunday evening, aviation regulator Rosaviatsia said in connection with drone attacks which the city's mayor said had been repelled.

Also: Economic Times
2026-02-22T06:06:25.436109-08:00
PaxEx   North America   Airports   TSA   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
Reuters

DHS shutdown halts TSA PreCheck and Global Entry — U.S. airlines say travelers got scant warning

By Reuters: A grouping of major U.S. airlines said the U.S. Department of Homeland Security gave travelers scant warning ahead of the temporary suspension of its PreCheck and Global Entry programs from Sunday, amid a shutdown of much of the agency.

Also: The Points Guy, View from the Wing, Paddle Your Own Kanoo, One Mile at a Time, Simple Flying, travelupdate.com, thegatewithbriancohen.com and 4 more
2026-02-21T23:20:17.647008-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines   ATR  
suasnews.com • Gary Mortimer

Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 Struck by Suspected FPV Drone During Takeoff at Myitkyina Airport

By suasnews.com: On the evening of 20 February 2026, an ATR-72-600 passenger aircraft operated by Myanmar National Airlines was preparing for take-off at Myitkyina Airport in Kachin State when it was struck in an a….

Also: AeroTime and Aviation24
2026-02-21T07:35:21.586562-08:00