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DHS shutdown suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry nationwide; airlines say travelers given little warning

The Department of Homeland Security has suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry nationwide effective Feb 22, 2026, amid a partial DHS shutdown. Major U.S. carriers say travelers received scant warning, raising the prospect of longer security lines and operational strain during storm-affected travel.

2026-02-21T23:20:17.647008-08:00

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El Al flight leaves LAX without 140 bags after 'Free Palestine' stickers trigger security sweep

2026-02-21T06:25:26.653227-08:00

Bloomberg

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

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

Reuters

Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00

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DHS shutdown suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry nationwide; airlines say travelers given little warning The Department of Homeland Security has suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry nationwide effective Feb 22, 2026, amid a partial DHS shutdown. Major U.S. carriers say travelers received scant warning, raising the prospect of longer security lines and operational strain during storm-affected travel.

2026-02-21T23:20:17.647008-08:00

DHS shutdown suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry nationwide; airlines say travelers given little warning

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Pilots urged to sharpen CFIT-prevention skills; Airbus spots H175 opportunity in Canada A short briefing outlines essential pilot skills and training practices to reduce the risk of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), emphasizing situational awareness, approach discipline and terrain-avoidance procedures. Separately, Airbus says there is potential demand for its H175 helicopter in Canada.

2026-02-21T16:25:46.796379-08:00

Pilots urged to sharpen CFIT-prevention skills; Airbus spots H175 opportunity in Canada

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El Al flight leaves LAX without 140 bags after 'Free Palestine' stickers trigger security sweep An El Al flight from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv departed LAX without 140 checked suitcases after 'Free Palestine' stickers were discovered, prompting enhanced security searches, an approximately two-hour departure delay and suspicions of an inside job by airport employees; passengers landed in Israel without their luggage.

2026-02-21T06:25:26.653227-08:00

El Al flight leaves LAX without 140 bags after 'Free Palestine' stickers trigger security sweep

Bloomberg

Duffy to brief Congress on temporary El Paso airspace shutdown Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will brief lawmakers on Capitol Hill next week about the temporary closure of airspace around El Paso, Texas, earlier this month. Duffy announced the briefing but provided no further public details about causes, timeline or operational impacts.

2026-02-20T14:04:56.660030-08:00

Duffy to brief Congress on temporary El Paso airspace shutdown

Flying Magazine

NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl' The NTSB found the fatal crash of aviation vlogger 'TNFlygirl' in a high-performance airplane resulted from the pilot's lack of experience and skill, with autopilot confusion and possible impairment contributing. Investigators say automation mismanagement during a critical flight phase produced loss of control.

2026-02-20T13:45:29.629558-08:00

NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl'

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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs Transport Canada has granted type certification for Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 business jets, according to a government document, after President Donald Trump publicly criticized the delay and threatened to ground Canada-built aircraft in the U.S. and impose tariffs unless regulators approved the models.

2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00

Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

Bloomberg

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DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance A U.S. Department of Transportation watchdog found FAA staffing shortages and high employee turnover weakened the agency’s oversight of United Airlines’ maintenance practices, producing persistent gaps in air‑carrier maintenance oversight. The report says the FAA has begun corrective steps, but many shortcomings remain tied to resourcing and planning.

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

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

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White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms White House threats to withhold or challenge certification for Gulfstream business jets have revived industry and regulator calls to reform aircraft type‑certification and validation processes, senior leaders say. The dispute has exposed long‑standing frictions in cross‑border validation and prompted proposals to tighten oversight and harmonize approvals.

2026-02-20T10:10:44.817915-08:00

White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms

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DHS shutdown suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry nationwide; airlines say travelers given little warning

El Al flight leaves LAX without 140 bags after 'Free Palestine' stickers trigger security sweep

DOT watchdog: FAA staffing shortfalls weakened oversight of United Airlines maintenance

Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

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