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Air France‑KLM posts record €2.0bn operating profit as premium demand funds fleet renewal and SAS move

Air France‑KLM reported a record 2025 operating result of €2.0bn on €33.0bn revenue (6.1% margin) and 102.8 million passengers, driven by strong U.S. outbound and premium demand. The group is accelerating fleet renewal — including an imminent decision on replacing ageing 777‑300ERs — while preparing a majority takeover of SAS.

2026-02-18T23:05:07.078103-08:00

DefenseNews.com

How the US Air Force Plans to Keep Warplanes Flying Amid China, Russia Missile Threats in the Indo‑Pacific

2026-02-19T03:00:49.591796-08:00

Reuters

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

Aviation Source

Vertical Aerospace to showcase Valo eVTOL in Miami public demo on 24–25 February

2026-02-18T14:55:00.919047-08:00

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U.S. approves TransNorthern Aviation to operate scheduled flights The U.S. has authorized TransNorthern Aviation to operate scheduled flights, formally allowing the operator to offer regular timetabled commercial services. The approval enables TransNorthern to expand beyond ad-hoc or charter operations, subject to applicable operational and regulatory requirements before service launch.

2026-02-19T10:50:57.293716-08:00

U.S. approves TransNorthern Aviation to operate scheduled flights

DefenseNews.com

How the US Air Force Plans to Keep Warplanes Flying Amid China, Russia Missile Threats in the Indo‑Pacific As Russia and China invest in long‑range strike networks that threaten forward bases across the Indo‑Pacific, the U.S. Air Force is reviewing resilience measures — from dispersed basing and rapid runway repair to sustainment and sortie‑generation concepts — to ensure warplanes can continue to deploy and operate.

2026-02-19T03:00:49.591796-08:00

How the US Air Force Plans to Keep Warplanes Flying Amid China, Russia Missile Threats in the Indo‑Pacific

Bloomberg

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Air France‑KLM posts record €2.0bn operating profit as premium demand funds fleet renewal and SAS move Air France‑KLM reported a record 2025 operating result of €2.0bn on €33.0bn revenue (6.1% margin) and 102.8 million passengers, driven by strong U.S. outbound and premium demand. The group is accelerating fleet renewal — including an imminent decision on replacing ageing 777‑300ERs — while preparing a majority takeover of SAS.

2026-02-18T23:05:07.078103-08:00

Air France‑KLM posts record €2.0bn operating profit as premium demand funds fleet renewal and SAS move

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Canada prioritizes pilots, researchers, health workers and select military recruits in Express Entry overhaul Canada has reworked its Express Entry system to create priority categories for researchers, health-care workers, pilots and select skilled military recruits, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said. The change targets critical-sector talent while the government signals an overall reduction in permanent-resident intake under its 2026 plan.

2026-02-18T16:10:28.734104-08:00

Canada prioritizes pilots, researchers, health workers and select military recruits in Express Entry overhaul

Reuters

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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

AINonline

West Star breaks ground on Chattanooga MRO expansion with 45,000‑sq‑ft new hangar and 30,000‑sq‑ft extension West Star Aviation has broken ground on an expansion at its Chattanooga Airport campus that adds a new 45,000‑sq‑ft hangar plus a 30,000‑sq‑ft hangar extension. The project increases the independent MRO’s maintenance footprint and throughput capacity at the regional site.

2026-02-18T15:05:14.476137-08:00

West Star breaks ground on Chattanooga MRO expansion with 45,000‑sq‑ft new hangar and 30,000‑sq‑ft extension

Aviation Source

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Vertical Aerospace to showcase Valo eVTOL in Miami public demo on 24–25 February Vertical Aerospace will bring its Valo eVTOL to Miami for a free public showcase on 24–25 February, offering live demonstrations and public viewings. The event gives regulators, potential operators and local stakeholders a first‑hand look at Vertical’s production‑intent Valo ahead of commercial deployment.

2026-02-18T14:55:00.919047-08:00

Vertical Aerospace to showcase Valo eVTOL in Miami public demo on 24–25 February

The War Zone

AFA Warfare Symposium 2026 — 23–25 Feb in Aurora: 40+ panels, 150+ exhibits with senior USAF and Space Force leaders The AFA Warfare Symposium convenes 23–25 February 2026 in Aurora, Colorado, featuring more than 40 panels and 150 exhibits and attracting senior U.S. Air Force and Space Force officials, industry executives and prime contractors. TWZ will provide exclusive on-site coverage, analysis and briefings across panels and the exhibit floor.

2026-02-18T12:05:25.374125-08:00

AFA Warfare Symposium 2026 — 23–25 Feb in Aurora: 40+ panels, 150+ exhibits with senior USAF and Space Force leaders

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Air France‑KLM posts record €2.0bn operating profit as premium demand funds fleet renewal and SAS move

How the US Air Force Plans to Keep Warplanes Flying Amid China, Russia Missile Threats in the Indo‑Pacific

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

Vertical Aerospace to showcase Valo eVTOL in Miami public demo on 24–25 February

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