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IndiGo says staffing at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expire

IndiGo says staffing is at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expired, asserting it can operate under normal regulatory rules without relying on temporary waivers. The carrier did not publish detailed crew numbers or a timeline for further hiring, or disclose short-term contingency plans.

2026-02-17T20:40:10.463710-08:00

The Air Current

FAA begins relocating hundreds of headquarters staff into DOT building

2026-02-16T13:14:10.560079-08:00

Reuters

Strike at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport disrupts flights, strands thousands

2026-02-16T13:00:41.905937-08:00

The National UAE

Beond signs LOI to seek Bahrain AOC, plans subsidiary and hub with up to 10 aircraft and 1,200+ jobs by 2030

2026-02-16T00:34:33.217319-08:00

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IndiGo says staffing at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expire IndiGo says staffing is at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expired, asserting it can operate under normal regulatory rules without relying on temporary waivers. The carrier did not publish detailed crew numbers or a timeline for further hiring, or disclose short-term contingency plans.

2026-02-17T20:40:10.463710-08:00

IndiGo says staffing at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expire

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Pilot shortage jeopardises KLM A350 rollout and delivery schedule KLM warns a shortfall of qualified pilots is threatening its planned introduction of Airbus A350s and could force changes to its delivery schedule and entry-into-service timeline. The manpower constraint risks delaying network capacity plans tied to the new widebodies and complicates fleet transition at Amsterdam Schiphol.

2026-02-17T03:34:24.734699-08:00

Pilot shortage jeopardises KLM A350 rollout and delivery schedule

The Air Current

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FAA begins relocating hundreds of headquarters staff into DOT building The Federal Aviation Administration has begun relocating "a couple hundred" headquarters employees into the Department of Transportation's building, an FAA spokesperson confirmed to The Air Current. The agency did not disclose which offices are moving or how long the occupancy will last.

2026-02-16T13:14:10.560079-08:00

FAA begins relocating hundreds of headquarters staff into DOT building

Reuters

Strike at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport disrupts flights, strands thousands On 16–17 February 2026 a strike by aviation workers at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport disrupted departures and arrivals, leaving thousands of passengers stranded after hours‑long waits. Kenya Airports Authority said the action—between the Kenya Aviation Workers Union and the Civil Aviation Authority—forced contingency measures and regional schedule adjustments.

2026-02-16T13:00:41.905937-08:00

Strike at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport disrupts flights, strands thousands

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Bombardier to Train Test Pilots via ITPS Canada's Flexible Hybrid Course Bombardier will train its test pilots using ITPS Canada's flexible hybrid course, becoming the second aircraft OEM to adopt the programme. The agreement uses ITPS Canada's blended delivery model to deliver instruction and assessment for Bombardier's test‑pilot cadre under the provider's flexible hybrid framework.

2026-02-16T06:50:22.940347-08:00

Bombardier to Train Test Pilots via ITPS Canada's Flexible Hybrid Course

The National UAE

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Beond signs LOI to seek Bahrain AOC, plans subsidiary and hub with up to 10 aircraft and 1,200+ jobs by 2030 Beond signed a letter of intent with Bahrain's CAA to seek an AOC and set up a local subsidiary, aiming to base up to ten aircraft in the kingdom by 2030. It plans routes to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America and expects to create over 1,200 jobs.

2026-02-16T00:34:33.217319-08:00

Beond signs LOI to seek Bahrain AOC, plans subsidiary and hub with up to 10 aircraft and 1,200+ jobs by 2030

AeroTime

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ALPA pushes back after federal directive to purge DEI from aviation The Air Line Pilots Association publicly defended its members after the Trump administration issued a new federal directive calling to "purge DEI from our skies." ALPA said the measure unfairly targets pilots, undermines workplace inclusion, and signalled it would resist enforcement actions affecting recruitment and training.

2026-02-15T05:13:39.580685-08:00

ALPA pushes back after federal directive to purge DEI from aviation

Associated Press

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TSA officers working without pay as DHS funding lapses, raising risk of airport delays A lapse in Department of Homeland Security funding has put TSA and other homeland security officers on duty without pay as a partial government shutdown begins. Trade groups and carriers warn the staffing and funding gap could lengthen security lines, strain screening operations and disrupt travel.

2026-02-13T21:10:35.164216-08:00

TSA officers working without pay as DHS funding lapses, raising risk of airport delays

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IndiGo says staffing at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expire

FAA begins relocating hundreds of headquarters staff into DOT building

Strike at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport disrupts flights, strands thousands

Beond signs LOI to seek Bahrain AOC, plans subsidiary and hub with up to 10 aircraft and 1,200+ jobs by 2030

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