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DGCA fines Air India ₹1 crore (~$110,350) after A320 flew eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

India's civil aviation regulator has fined Air India ₹1 crore (~$110,350) after an Airbus A320 operated eight flights on 24–25 Nov without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate on routes between New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad. The DGCA ordered removal of responsible post‑holders and said the lapse eroded public confidence.

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FAA issues mandatory OpSpec forcing U.S. carriers to adopt merit‑based pilot hiring, ending DEI recruitment practices

2026-02-13T11:35:14.772277-08:00

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Envoy files to restart Miami–Caracas/Maracaibo services after seven‑year pause

2026-02-13T12:39:21.880377-08:00

Skift

States move to curb AI 'surveillance pricing' that targets airlines, hotels and OTAs

2026-02-13T07:29:54.522463-08:00

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Senate Commerce Committee advances bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing after revising automatic-approval provisions The Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill to streamline satellite licensing at the FCC, revising previously proposed automatic‑approval provisions that drew scrutiny. Lawmakers say the measure will shorten review timelines and provide greater predictability for satellite operators and ground infrastructure applicants.

2026-02-13T13:27:20.789960-08:00

Senate Commerce Committee advances bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing after revising automatic-approval provisions

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Envoy files to restart Miami–Caracas/Maracaibo services after seven‑year pause Envoy Air, American's wholly owned regional carrier, has filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation for exemption authority to operate scheduled Miami–Caracas and Miami–Maracaibo passenger services under the American Eagle brand, seeking to restart U.S.–Venezuela routes after a seven‑year suspension.

2026-02-13T12:39:21.880377-08:00

Envoy files to restart Miami–Caracas/Maracaibo services after seven‑year pause

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DGCA fines Air India ₹1 crore (~$110,350) after A320 flew eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate India's civil aviation regulator has fined Air India ₹1 crore (~$110,350) after an Airbus A320 operated eight flights on 24–25 Nov without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate on routes between New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad. The DGCA ordered removal of responsible post‑holders and said the lapse eroded public confidence.

2026-02-13T12:13:15.738250-08:00

DGCA fines Air India ₹1 crore (~$110,350) after A320 flew eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

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FAA issues mandatory OpSpec forcing U.S. carriers to adopt merit‑based pilot hiring, ending DEI recruitment practices U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the FAA is issuing a mandatory Operations Specification requiring all U.S. commercial airlines to adopt merit‑based pilot hiring and to end Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)‑based recruitment practices. The measure includes potential enforcement actions for non‑compliance.

2026-02-13T11:35:14.772277-08:00

FAA issues mandatory OpSpec forcing U.S. carriers to adopt merit‑based pilot hiring, ending DEI recruitment practices

Skift

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States move to curb AI 'surveillance pricing' that targets airlines, hotels and OTAs About a dozen U.S. states have introduced legislation targeting AI‑driven 'surveillance pricing,' seeking to reshape how hotels, airlines and online travel agencies set fares and ancillary fees. The bills would restrict hyper‑personalised, data‑driven price differentiation and impose new transparency or limits on dynamic pricing systems.

2026-02-13T07:29:54.522463-08:00

States move to curb AI 'surveillance pricing' that targets airlines, hotels and OTAs

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AirX Charter cleared by GACA (Part 129) to operate on‑demand domestic flights in Saudi Arabia Malta‑based AirX Charter has been granted GACA Part 129 approval to operate on‑demand domestic private‑charter flights within Saudi Arabia. The authorisation permits AirX to offer private‑jet services on request and aligns with Riyadh’s move to open its business‑aviation market through 2030.

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AirX Charter cleared by GACA (Part 129) to operate on‑demand domestic flights in Saudi Arabia

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Canada reserves 14 more F‑35As as wider F‑35 procurement review and mixed‑fleet option continue Ottawa has initiated payments to reserve 14 additional Lockheed Martin F‑35A fighters even as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government continues a review of the broader F‑35 procurement — including the remaining 72 aircraft — and considers a mixed‑fleet option with Saab Gripen E amid strained U.S. ties.

2026-02-13T04:14:37.928233-08:00

Canada reserves 14 more F‑35As as wider F‑35 procurement review and mixed‑fleet option continue

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Megaconstellation reentries: surviving fragments and the risk of debris reaching the ground Megaconstellations are multiplying reentries as thousands of satellites reach end-of-life; incomplete burn-up can leave fragments that survive atmospheric reentry. If the ‘minimum lethal’ quantity of debris from a satellite does not vaporize, intact pieces could reach the ground, raising casualty, environmental and liability questions as deployments expand.

2026-02-13T03:09:20.217492-08:00

Megaconstellation reentries: surviving fragments and the risk of debris reaching the ground

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DGCA fines Air India ₹1 crore (~$110,350) after A320 flew eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

FAA issues mandatory OpSpec forcing U.S. carriers to adopt merit‑based pilot hiring, ending DEI recruitment practices

Envoy files to restart Miami–Caracas/Maracaibo services after seven‑year pause

States move to curb AI 'surveillance pricing' that targets airlines, hotels and OTAs

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