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TAAG takes fifth Airbus A220-300 as carrier eyes six more in 2026

TAAG Angola Airlines received its fifth Airbus A220-300 (D2-TAK) at Luanda's António Agostinho Neto airport on 13 Feb 2026. The jet — fitted with 12 business and 125 economy seats — is part of a short/medium‑haul fleet renewal; TAAG says it expects six additional A220‑300 deliveries in 2026 under an "optimistic delivery schedule."

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Melbourne posts record 1.26M international passengers in January, boosted by the Australian Open

2026-02-16T04:19:45.714871-08:00

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Beond signs LOI for Bahrain AOC, plans up to ten aircraft and 1,200+ jobs

2026-02-16T00:34:33.217319-08:00

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Privatizing Air Traffic Control: Why Canada’s Success Story Won’t Translate to the U.S.

2026-02-16T00:22:18.750411-08:00

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Melbourne posts record 1.26M international passengers in January, boosted by the Australian Open Melbourne Airport processed a record 1.261 million international passengers in January — including 688,534 international arrivals — as the Australian Open drove a concentrated surge. Total January traffic reached about 3.38 million (2.12m domestic), making it the airport's third‑busiest month on record and highlighting peak operational pressure.

2026-02-16T04:19:45.714871-08:00

Melbourne posts record 1.26M international passengers in January, boosted by the Australian Open

The National UAE

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Beond signs LOI for Bahrain AOC, plans up to ten aircraft and 1,200+ jobs Beond signed a letter of intent with Bahrain's CAA to set up a subsidiary and secure an AOC, aiming to base up to ten aircraft in the kingdom by 2030. It plans routes to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America and expects to create more than 1,200 jobs.

2026-02-16T00:34:33.217319-08:00

Beond signs LOI for Bahrain AOC, plans up to ten aircraft and 1,200+ jobs

Leeham News

Privatizing Air Traffic Control: Why Canada’s Success Story Won’t Translate to the U.S. An opinion argues Canada’s air-traffic-control corporatization cannot be simply copied in the United States due to major differences in governance, scale, labor relations and funding. The piece warns a Canadian-style non-profit ATC entity would face significant political, operational and financing obstacles in the U.S.

2026-02-16T00:22:18.750411-08:00

Privatizing Air Traffic Control: Why Canada’s Success Story Won’t Translate to the U.S.

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TAAG takes fifth Airbus A220-300 as carrier eyes six more in 2026 TAAG Angola Airlines received its fifth Airbus A220-300 (D2-TAK) at Luanda's António Agostinho Neto airport on 13 Feb 2026. The jet — fitted with 12 business and 125 economy seats — is part of a short/medium‑haul fleet renewal; TAAG says it expects six additional A220‑300 deliveries in 2026 under an "optimistic delivery schedule."

2026-02-15T18:20:44.948301-08:00

TAAG takes fifth Airbus A220-300 as carrier eyes six more in 2026

Bloomberg

Israel approves two international airports — Ziklag (Negev) and Ramat David (north) — as alternatives to Ben Gurion Israel's cabinet approved development of two international airports — Ziklag in the Negev and Ramat David in the north near the Lebanese border — positioning them as alternatives to Ben Gurion as part of a post-war infrastructure plan. The move proceeded despite transport minister opposition.

2026-02-15T07:59:53.333412-08:00

Israel approves two international airports — Ziklag (Negev) and Ramat David (north) — as alternatives to Ben Gurion

Bloomberg

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DGAC orders up to 30% cuts at CDG and Orly as winter storm drives mass cancellations France's civil aviation authority (DGAC) told airlines to reduce Sunday schedules by up to 30% at Paris-Charles de Gaulle (07:00–16:00) and 20% at Orly (06:00–14:00) amid heavy snow and frost; as of noon, 11,123 flights had been cancelled in the storm's disruption.

2026-02-14T15:00:52.308914-08:00

DGAC orders up to 30% cuts at CDG and Orly as winter storm drives mass cancellations

Breitflyte

Alaska Airlines promotes Ben Brookman to VP of Real Estate and Corporate Affairs On Feb. 12, 2026 Alaska Airlines promoted Ben Brookman to vice president of real estate and corporate affairs. Brookman, a 17‑year airline industry veteran, will lead Alaska’s global airport real estate strategy and oversee investments across the carrier’s airport portfolio and corporate affairs functions.

2026-02-14T10:50:43.242785-08:00

Alaska Airlines promotes Ben Brookman to VP of Real Estate and Corporate Affairs

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FAA–Pentagon standoff over laser counter‑drone response triggers 10‑day El Paso airspace closure The FAA closed El Paso airspace for ten days after suspected Mexican cartel drone incursions and the Pentagon’s unapproved deployment of a military laser system near the border. The move prompted a rare agency standoff, rapid military action and NTSB warnings about severe communication failures.

2026-02-14T03:04:35.570713-08:00

FAA–Pentagon standoff over laser counter‑drone response triggers 10‑day El Paso airspace closure

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TAAG takes fifth Airbus A220-300 as carrier eyes six more in 2026

Melbourne posts record 1.26M international passengers in January, boosted by the Australian Open

Beond signs LOI for Bahrain AOC, plans up to ten aircraft and 1,200+ jobs

Privatizing Air Traffic Control: Why Canada’s Success Story Won’t Translate to the U.S.

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