UAV Development & Drone Programs   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
suasnews.com • Gary Mortimer

Myanmar National Airlines ATR‑72‑600 struck by suspected FPV 'kamikaze' drone at Myitkyina Airport

On the evening of 20 February 2026, a Myanmar National Airlines ATR‑72‑600 preparing for takeoff at Myitkyina Airport in Kachin State was struck by a suspected FPV "kamikaze" drone while passengers were boarding. Local reports attribute the attack to guerrilla forces; damage and casualties are under investigation.

Also: AeroTime and Aviation24
2026-02-21T07:35:21.586562-08:00
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 and thegatewithbriancohen.com
2026-02-21T23:20:17.647008-08:00
Helicopter   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus  
Vertical Mag

Preventing CFIT and Airbus H175 prospects in Canada

By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | How pilots can prevent CFIT: Essential skills to stop Controlled Flight Into Terrain How to develop the skills required to reduce the risk of controlled flight into terrain.

2026-02-21T16:25:46.796379-08:00
BizAv   PaxEx  
Wall Street Journal • Lane Florsheim

What the Wealthy Want in Their Private Jets

By Wall Street Journal: At a time when the ultrarich are prioritizing privacy, interior designers are making yachts and private planes feel more like apartments than transportation.

2026-02-21T11:25:20.536125-08:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo 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.

Also: Aviation24, Aviacionline, defence.in, India Defense News, Economic Times, Times of India, aviator.aero, ANI News Agency, newsable.asianetnews.com and Economic Times
2026-02-21T05:13:12.380375-08:00