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The Expensive Reality of ADS‑B In for Airlines

Aircraft Value News' global avionics round-up argues that Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS‑B) In — long touted as the next step in airspace efficiency — is proving costly for airlines, with equipage, retrofit and service expenses complicating the business case for widespread operator adoption.

2026-02-19T10:05:54.821682-08:00

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Electra and Virginia to build first FAA‑approved all‑weather IFR network for Advanced Air Mobility

2026-02-18T11:36:18.388183-08:00

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JetBlue A320 returns to Newark after engine failure; passengers evacuated via slides as brief ground stop halts inbound traffic

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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The Expensive Reality of ADS‑B In for Airlines Aircraft Value News' global avionics round-up argues that Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS‑B) In — long touted as the next step in airspace efficiency — is proving costly for airlines, with equipage, retrofit and service expenses complicating the business case for widespread operator adoption.

2026-02-19T10:05:54.821682-08:00

The Expensive Reality of ADS‑B In for Airlines

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U.S. inbound tourism falls again in early 2026, pressuring international airline demand The U.S. travel industry began 2026 confronting a renewed drop in inbound tourism, extending weakness seen in 2025. Lower foreign visitor arrivals are eroding international load factors and revenue visibility, weighing on long‑haul carriers and complicating capacity and network planning for the summer travel season.

2026-02-19T09:05:37.420141-08:00

U.S. inbound tourism falls again in early 2026, pressuring international airline demand

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JetBlue A320 returns to Newark after engine failure; passengers evacuated via slides as brief ground stop halts inbound traffic A JetBlue Airbus A320 experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Newark Liberty; the aircraft returned to EWR where passengers were evacuated via emergency slides. Newark imposed a brief ground stop and suspended inbound flights before lifting restrictions after the airplane and terminal were cleared.

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

JetBlue A320 returns to Newark after engine failure; passengers evacuated via slides as brief ground stop halts inbound traffic

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Electra and Virginia to build first FAA‑approved all‑weather IFR network for Advanced Air Mobility Electra.aero has partnered with Virginia's Advanced Air Mobility Smart Airspace Program to design, implement and test a low‑cost, FAA‑approved Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) network for ultra‑short and other AAM aircraft, including new FAA‑certified access points — a potential national blueprint for all‑weather eVTOL/USTOL operations.

2026-02-18T11:36:18.388183-08:00

Electra and Virginia to build first FAA‑approved all‑weather IFR network for Advanced Air Mobility

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

thebulkheadseat.com

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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

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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

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The Expensive Reality of ADS‑B In for Airlines

Electra and Virginia to build first FAA‑approved all‑weather IFR network for Advanced Air Mobility

JetBlue A320 returns to Newark after engine failure; passengers evacuated via slides as brief ground stop halts inbound traffic

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

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