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Esas to pledge 10% of Pegasus, applies to SPK to register 50m TL stake

Esas Holding, majority owner of Türkiye's low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines, plans to pledge a roughly 10% stake and has applied to Turkey's Capital Markets Board to register 50 million TL of Pegasus shares as loan collateral and convert them into tradable securities on the exchange.

2026-02-17T22:13:10.136793-08:00

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Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al‑Khater visits Airbus HQ in first overseas trip to prioritise ties

2026-02-17T22:04:38.533496-08:00

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IndiGo says staffing at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expire

2026-02-17T20:40:10.463710-08:00

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Norwegian rejects Starlink for inflight connectivity, the second European LCC/ULCC to dismiss a LEO supplier

2026-02-17T19:06:01.967195-08:00

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Esas to pledge 10% of Pegasus, applies to SPK to register 50m TL stake Esas Holding, majority owner of Türkiye's low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines, plans to pledge a roughly 10% stake and has applied to Turkey's Capital Markets Board to register 50 million TL of Pegasus shares as loan collateral and convert them into tradable securities on the exchange.

2026-02-17T22:13:10.136793-08:00

Esas to pledge 10% of Pegasus, applies to SPK to register 50m TL stake

Bloomberg

Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al‑Khater visits Airbus HQ in first overseas trip to prioritise ties About a month into his tenure, Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Al‑Khater made his first overseas trip to Airbus's headquarters in France, signalling that rebuilding relations with the planemaker is a top priority for the carrier’s new leadership and sets the tone for future engagement.

2026-02-17T22:04:38.533496-08:00

Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al‑Khater visits Airbus HQ in first overseas trip to prioritise ties

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IndiGo says staffing at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expire IndiGo says staffing is at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expired, asserting it can operate under normal regulatory rules without relying on temporary waivers. The carrier did not publish detailed crew numbers or a timeline for further hiring, or disclose short-term contingency plans.

2026-02-17T20:40:10.463710-08:00

IndiGo says staffing at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expire

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Jetset Indonesia exits Embraer operations, shrinking the OEM's Indonesian footprint Jetset Indonesia has exited operations of Embraer aircraft, trimming Embraer's commercial footprint in Indonesia. The carrier’s decision removes a local operator of Embraer types, narrowing the OEM’s presence in the country and reducing the pool of in‑market operators for type‑specific support and sales.

2026-02-17T19:13:56.524286-08:00

Jetset Indonesia exits Embraer operations, shrinking the OEM's Indonesian footprint

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Norwegian rejects Starlink for inflight connectivity, the second European LCC/ULCC to dismiss a LEO supplier Norwegian will pass on SpaceX's Starlink for its inflight internet program, becoming the second European low-cost/ultra-low-cost carrier in recent weeks to dismiss a LEO satellite supplier. The carrier cited an unusual rationale for the choice, underscoring divergent airline responses to LEO-based IFC options.

2026-02-17T19:06:01.967195-08:00

Norwegian rejects Starlink for inflight connectivity, the second European LCC/ULCC to dismiss a LEO supplier

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Air Niugini cancels order for two Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners, per Boeing data Air Niugini has cancelled its order for two Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners, according to Boeing's January 2026 orders and deliveries data. The removal deletes the pair from Boeing's visible commitments for the Papua New Guinea carrier and marginally reduces the Dreamliner backlog.

2026-02-17T17:53:09.927373-08:00

Air Niugini cancels order for two Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners, per Boeing data

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Horizon Air asks FAA for 12-month extension to meet secondary cockpit barrier rule for Embraer 175s Horizon Air has requested a 12-month extension from the FAA to meet the agency's secondary cockpit barrier requirement, saying the cabin configuration of its Embraer 175 fleet prevents installation of the certified security device. The carrier cites aircraft-specific layout complications as the reason for the delay.

2026-02-17T17:24:41.580500-08:00

Horizon Air asks FAA for 12-month extension to meet secondary cockpit barrier rule for Embraer 175s

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Sunrise Airways applies to DOT for US foreign carrier permit; adds Santo Domingo–Tortola and Antigua routes Sunrise Airways has filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation for a foreign air carrier permit to operate scheduled passenger and cargo services between the Dominican Republic and the United States. The carrier will also launch direct Santo Domingo–Tortola and Santo Domingo–Antigua services from March 2026, reinforcing Santo Domingo as a regional hub.

2026-02-17T14:55:17.115670-08:00

Sunrise Airways applies to DOT for US foreign carrier permit; adds Santo Domingo–Tortola and Antigua routes

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Esas to pledge 10% of Pegasus, applies to SPK to register 50m TL stake

Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al‑Khater visits Airbus HQ in first overseas trip to prioritise ties

IndiGo says staffing at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expire

Norwegian rejects Starlink for inflight connectivity, the second European LCC/ULCC to dismiss a LEO supplier

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