Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines   Boeing  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram, Aditya Kalra

Regulators probe Air India Boeing 787 fuel‑control switch after London departure; DGCA blames handling, not hardware

Britain's CAA has asked Air India to explain how a Boeing 787 departed London with a fuel‑control switch that crew reported failed to remain latched on two occasions. Air India briefly grounded its 787s; India's DGCA later found the switches functioned and attributed the issue to handling, not hardware.

Also: globalnews.ca, newsable.asianetnews.com, ANI News Agency, theaviationhub.co.uk, New Indian Express, Economic Times, The Independent and globalnews.ca
2026-02-04T09:09:05.740709-08:00
Airports   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines   Spirit Airlines   United Airlines  
Reuters

Spirit Airlines looks to transfer two Chicago airport gates to United Airlines for $30 million

By Reuters: Spirit Aviation is seeking court approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to transfer two O'Hare airport gates to United Airlines for $30.2 million, according to a court filing.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-02-04T08:57:07.710847-08:00
Europe   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airlines   Boeing  
Reuters

SAS in talks with Boeing and Airbus on widebody order, Bloomberg News reports

By Reuters: SAS AB is in talks with Boeing and Airbus about a large order of widebody jets as the carrier bets on rising demand for long-haul travel, the Scandinavian airline's CEO said in an interview with Bloomberg News published on Wednesday.

2026-02-04T10:18:24.030993-08:00
Event   BizAv   North America   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
avfuelblog.com

Avfuel Named Fuel Provider for Sugar Land Regional Airport and GlobalSelect FBO Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

By avfuelblog.com: Collaboration supports regional travel ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ HOUSTON / FEB. 3, 2026 / AVIATION NEWS—Avfuel Corporation, the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, is proud to announce a new partnership with the City of Sugar Land, Texas, naming Avfuel as the fuel provider for Sugar Land Regional Airport (KSGR) and GlobalSelect, the airport’s full-service FBO.

Also: Regional Gateway and AviationPros
2026-02-03T11:14:50.863837-08:00
GA   Leadership  
avweb.com • Amelia Walsh

AOPA President Darren Pleasance Steps Down; Jill Baker and Katie Pribyl Named Interim Co‑Presidents

By avweb.com: AOPA President and CEO Darren Pleasance steps into an advisory role, with Jill Baker and Katie Pribyl named interim Co-Presidents as the Board begins the search for a new leader.

Also: Aviation Week and avbrief.com
2026-02-04T09:57:55.366490-08:00