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JetBlue A320 returns to Newark after engine failure and cabin smoke; passengers evacuated via slides, EWR briefly halted

A JetBlue A320 departing Newark Liberty reported an engine failure and cabin smoke shortly after takeoff, returned to EWR and was evacuated via emergency slides; a ground stop that temporarily suspended inbound flights was issued and later lifted, and passengers were disembarked safely.

2026-02-18T16:10:27.924768-08:00

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IATA and ALA demand 4.9% annual cut to AENA airport charges (2027–2031), accuse operator of 'gaming the system'

2026-02-18T04:41:28.715446-08:00

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Porter adds year‑round Austin service and moves Chicago flights from Midway to O'Hare

2026-02-18T09:59:44.063276-08:00

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FedEx breaks ground on Rs 2,500 crore fully automated cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport

2026-02-18T06:33:46.458808-08:00

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JetBlue A320 returns to Newark after engine failure and cabin smoke; passengers evacuated via slides, EWR briefly halted A JetBlue A320 departing Newark Liberty reported an engine failure and cabin smoke shortly after takeoff, returned to EWR and was evacuated via emergency slides; a ground stop that temporarily suspended inbound flights was issued and later lifted, and passengers were disembarked safely.

2026-02-18T16:10:27.924768-08:00

JetBlue A320 returns to Newark after engine failure and cabin smoke; passengers evacuated via slides, EWR briefly halted

Bloomberg

Chicago seeks $476M in municipal bonds to fund multi‑billion O'Hare overhaul Chicago O'Hare International Airport is looking to borrow about $476 million from the municipal bond market as it undergoes a multi‑billion‑dollar overhaul. The proposed debt raise is intended to fund capital work within the airport’s ongoing modernization program.

2026-02-18T11:04:40.696374-08:00

Chicago seeks $476M in municipal bonds to fund multi‑billion O'Hare overhaul

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Porter adds year‑round Austin service and moves Chicago flights from Midway to O'Hare Porter Airlines will launch year‑round service to Austin (AUS) and relocate its Chicago operations from Midway (MDW) to O'Hare (ORD) as part of a broader North American network expansion that also adds seasonal routes. The ORD move takes effect Sept. 1.

2026-02-18T09:59:44.063276-08:00

Porter adds year‑round Austin service and moves Chicago flights from Midway to O'Hare

Bloomberg

Alkagesta to begin jet‑fuel deliveries via Europe’s NATO pipeline network Commodity trader Alkagesta will start supplying aviation fuel through one of Europe’s most important NATO‑linked pipeline networks under a new supply agreement, giving the firm direct access to strategic pipeline infrastructure for regional jet‑fuel distribution across NATO member states.

2026-02-18T07:06:02.657477-08:00

Alkagesta to begin jet‑fuel deliveries via Europe’s NATO pipeline network

stattimes.com

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FedEx breaks ground on Rs 2,500 crore fully automated cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport FedEx broke ground on a Rs 2,500 crore fully automated air cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport. The facility will offer automated sorting, dedicated aircraft bays and regional consolidation to link western India with Southeast Asia, West Asia, Europe and the US, create 6,000+ jobs and lower logistics costs.

2026-02-18T06:33:46.458808-08:00

FedEx breaks ground on Rs 2,500 crore fully automated cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport

Aviation Business News

Pegasus opens $40m digitalised MRO at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen with five narrowbody bays Pegasus Airlines has opened a $40m state-of-the-art MRO centre at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, completing the first phase of its narrowbody maintenance build-out. The digitalised, sustainability-focused complex includes a paint hangar and five simultaneous narrowbody bays, expanding the carrier's in-house capability to support planned fleet growth.

2026-02-18T06:20:24.533296-08:00

Pegasus opens $40m digitalised MRO at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen with five narrowbody bays

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Operators warned to brace for flight disruptions as intelligence flags imminent attacks on Iran Dyami Security Intelligence warned clients that attacks on Iran appear imminent, prompting airlines and operators to prepare for potential flight disruptions across the region. The advisory signals possible rapid route suspensions, re‑routings and heightened safety measures for carriers serving Gulf and nearby airspace.

2026-02-18T05:50:06.067375-08:00

Operators warned to brace for flight disruptions as intelligence flags imminent attacks on Iran

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IATA and ALA demand 4.9% annual cut to AENA airport charges (2027–2031), accuse operator of 'gaming the system' IATA and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) seek a 4.9% annual reduction (excluding inflation) in AENA airport charges for 2027–2031, saying that level still allows an airport investment plan of nearly €10 billion over the period and accusing AENA of ‘gaming the system’.

2026-02-18T04:41:28.715446-08:00

IATA and ALA demand 4.9% annual cut to AENA airport charges (2027–2031), accuse operator of 'gaming the system'

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JetBlue A320 returns to Newark after engine failure and cabin smoke; passengers evacuated via slides, EWR briefly halted

IATA and ALA demand 4.9% annual cut to AENA airport charges (2027–2031), accuse operator of 'gaming the system'

Porter adds year‑round Austin service and moves Chicago flights from Midway to O'Hare

FedEx breaks ground on Rs 2,500 crore fully automated cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport

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