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Arkia resumes transits over Somalia — routing and flight‑time implications

Arkia has resumed transits over Somalia, restoring a direct corridor that alters eastbound routings from Israel. The move can shorten flight times, reduce fuel consumption and change operational costs on certain Israel–Asia sectors, forcing airlines and dispatch to update navigation, fuel planning and schedules.

2026-02-17T23:36:13.210001-08:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

FAA proposes mandatory inspections of Boeing 767-300F cargo-track fittings after unapproved materials found

By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory inspections of cargo track fittings on Boeing 767-300 Freighters after discovering some components were manufactured using unapproved materials, potentially compromising aircraft structural integrity and controllability.

2026-02-17T14:55:17.194180-08:00