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American sues JetBlue for more than $100M over collapse of Northeast Alliance

American Airlines has filed suit seeking in excess of $100 million from JetBlue, alleging the carrier failed to make contractual payments tied to the dissolution of the Northeast Alliance. A Texas business court (Judge Jerry Bullard) denied JetBlue’s motion to dismiss and allowed the claim to proceed.

2026-02-22T09:15:20.528762-08:00

Reuters

DHS briefly suspends TSA PreCheck then reverses decision; lanes remain operational

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

FlightGlobal

Aerospace products appear exempt from Trump’s new 15% tariffs

2026-02-21T13:31:15.085196-08:00

Bloomberg

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

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

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Government pushes for Indian nationals as CEOs of Indian carriers India's central government is pressing for Indian nationals to occupy chief executive roles across the country's airlines, marking a push for domestic leadership at carriers. The move signals regulatory interest in airline governance and may influence board appointments and succession planning across the industry.

2026-02-22T20:25:27.950167-08:00

Government pushes for Indian nationals as CEOs of Indian carriers

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American sues JetBlue for more than $100M over collapse of Northeast Alliance American Airlines has filed suit seeking in excess of $100 million from JetBlue, alleging the carrier failed to make contractual payments tied to the dissolution of the Northeast Alliance. A Texas business court (Judge Jerry Bullard) denied JetBlue’s motion to dismiss and allowed the claim to proceed.

2026-02-22T09:15:20.528762-08:00

American sues JetBlue for more than $100M over collapse of Northeast Alliance

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DHS briefly suspends TSA PreCheck then reverses decision; lanes remain operational The Department of Homeland Security briefly announced late Saturday it would suspend TSA PreCheck, then reversed the decision hours later; the TSA says PreCheck lanes remain operational. The abrupt U-turn sparked backlash and raised security and operational concerns, with experts warning the moves could lengthen airport wait times.

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

DHS briefly suspends TSA PreCheck then reverses decision; lanes remain operational

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Aerospace products appear exempt from Trump’s new 15% tariffs The Trump administration's revised 15% tariff regime will exclude aircraft, engines and components, removing aerospace products from the latest duties the White House introduced after the US Supreme Court struck down the president's earlier emergency tariff authority on 20 February.

2026-02-21T13:31:15.085196-08:00

Aerospace products appear exempt from Trump’s new 15% tariffs

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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

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Supreme Court curbs emergency-tariff authority; aerospace and defence face renewed uncertainty The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, and the administration immediately pledged to pursue new duties through alternative legal routes. The decision reintroduces doubt over whether aerospace and defence firms — and their global supply chains — will be exempt or hit with fresh levies.

2026-02-20T11:20:24.984078-08:00

Supreme Court curbs emergency-tariff authority; aerospace and defence face renewed uncertainty

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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American sues JetBlue for more than $100M over collapse of Northeast Alliance

DHS briefly suspends TSA PreCheck then reverses decision; lanes remain operational

Aerospace products appear exempt from Trump’s new 15% tariffs

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

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