FAA

FAA issues mandatory OpSpec forcing U.S. carriers to adopt merit‑based pilot hiring, ending DEI recruitment practices

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the FAA is issuing a mandatory Operations Specification requiring all U.S. commercial airlines to adopt merit‑based pilot hiring and to end Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)‑based recruitment practices. The measure includes potential enforcement actions for non‑compliance.

2026-02-13T11:35:14.772277-08:00
Airline EconomicsCalum Wilson

Air Lease Posts Record Quarter as Revenues Rise 15% to $820.4M

By Airline Economics: For the quarter, the lessor's revenues were up 15.1% to $820.4 million. Revenue growth outpaced operating expense growth, which was up 3.7% to $593.9 million.

2026-02-13T02:49:46.968153-08:00
AeroTimeStephen Pope

Four killed in crash of 2024 Epic E1000 (N98FK) near Steamboat Springs, Feb. 13, 2026

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2026-02-13T11:14:21.391737-08:00