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Azul exits US Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Azul Linhas Aéreas said in a securities filing that it has formally exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States. The move ends the carrier's U.S. court‑supervised reorganisation and clears the legal framework for implementing post‑restructuring capital and operational plans.

2026-02-20T15:15:26.882729-08:00

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Federal audit: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines' maintenance

2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00

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FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC

2026-02-20T10:10:44.720214-08:00

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Air Canada rouge takes delivery of first Boeing 737‑8 (737 MAX 8)

2026-02-20T09:21:36.876327-08:00

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Azul exits US Chapter 11 bankruptcy Azul Linhas Aéreas said in a securities filing that it has formally exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States. The move ends the carrier's U.S. court‑supervised reorganisation and clears the legal framework for implementing post‑restructuring capital and operational plans.

2026-02-20T15:15:26.882729-08:00

Azul exits US Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Federal audit: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines' maintenance A U.S. DOT watchdog audit found FAA staffing shortages, high employee turnover and planning gaps weakened the agency's oversight of United Airlines' maintenance, producing persistent deficiencies in the air‑carrier maintenance oversight process even as the FAA takes initial corrective steps.

2026-02-20T11:05:16.144838-08:00

Federal audit: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines' maintenance

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FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC FedEx will perform in‑house conversions of ATR72‑600 aircraft to freighters using IPR’s supplemental type certificate (STC), executing the modification work internally rather than through third‑party converters. The program formalizes FedEx’s use of IPR’s approved STC for the ATR72‑600 platform.

2026-02-20T10:10:44.720214-08:00

FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC

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Air Canada rouge takes delivery of first Boeing 737‑8 (737 MAX 8) Air Canada rouge has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737‑8 (737 MAX 8), introducing the MAX 8 into the carrier’s leisure unit. The handover represents the start of rouge’s adoption of Boeing's latest-generation narrowbody as Air Canada augments its short- and medium-haul fleet.

2026-02-20T09:21:36.876327-08:00

Air Canada rouge takes delivery of first Boeing 737‑8 (737 MAX 8)

FlightGlobal

Airbus disavows support for Ural Airlines' A320-family life‑extension plans Ural Airlines says it will extend the service life of its Airbus A320‑family jets, but Airbus has publicly refused to support or endorse any life‑extension work by Russian operators. The split raises immediate questions about OEM airworthiness data, certification backing and access to spares for aging A320s.

2026-02-20T08:20:06.531919-08:00

Airbus disavows support for Ural Airlines' A320-family life‑extension plans

Airline Weekly

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Why Delta and United are outpacing American — profit, strategy and recovery gaps Delta and United are pulling ahead on profitability and strategic recovery, while American lags and Frontier struggles to regain footing. The analysis breaks down profit drivers, network and fleet choices, and how scale, premium demand and operational execution are widening performance gaps across U.S. carriers.

2026-02-20T06:34:10.696897-08:00

Why Delta and United are outpacing American — profit, strategy and recovery gaps

Inflight Online

dnata study: UK passengers want healthier in‑flight food and wellbeing options A dnata Catering & Retail study of UK passengers finds strong demand for healthier in‑flight meals and wellbeing options, highlighting opportunities for airlines to refresh menus and introduce non-food wellbeing services. The research frames catering as a strategic lever for passenger satisfaction and ancillary revenue.

2026-02-20T06:21:32.309318-08:00

dnata study: UK passengers want healthier in‑flight food and wellbeing options

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Woman federally charged after allegedly kicking Etihad flight attendant on flight to Washington Dulles A woman has been federally charged after allegedly kicking an Etihad Airways flight attendant aboard a flight bound for Washington Dulles, authorities say. She faces up to 20 years in prison under federal assault statutes, highlighting continuing threats to crew safety and in‑flight security enforcement.

2026-02-20T04:01:18.005907-08:00

Woman federally charged after allegedly kicking Etihad flight attendant on flight to Washington Dulles

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Azul exits US Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Federal audit: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines' maintenance

FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC

Air Canada rouge takes delivery of first Boeing 737‑8 (737 MAX 8)

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