Widow of Pilot Killed in Louisville UPS MD-11 Crash Sues Boeing and GE The widow of a pilot killed in the crash of a UPS MD-11 in Louisville, Kentucky, last year is suing Boeing and General Electric.

On Feb. 25, 2026, Dana Diamond, widow of a UPS pilot killed aboard Flight 2976, filed a negligence lawsuit naming Boeing, General Electric and VT San Antonio Aerospace, alleging failures tied to an engine separation on the Nov. 2025 MD-11F crash near Louisville that killed 15. - More on hype.aero

Air New Zealand posts wider-than-expected H1 loss and launches strategic review amid engine maintenance delays and weak demand Air New Zealand said on Thursday it was carrying out a strategic review to "reset" its business as persistent engine maintenance delays, weak travel demand and higher costs continue to plague the airline, driving it into a half-year loss.

Air New Zealand posted a $40m half‑year loss for the six months to December 2025 and has opened a strategic review after severe fleet disruption. Management attributed the wider‑than‑expected result to engine maintenance delays, softer travel demand and higher operating costs. - More on hype.aero

Qantas logs record first-half profit on strong travel demand, new aircraft Australia's Qantas Airways on Thursday reported record first-half underlying earnings, bolstered by resilient travel demand across its flagship and budget offerings and helped by new aircraft joining its ageing fleet.

Qantas reported a record H1 underlying profit of $1.46bn, raised its dividend, launched a share buyback and signalled fleet expansion as new aircraft joined the fleet. The carrier also announced Loyalty program upgrades, a new direct route and warned of possible fare increases. - More on hype.aero

Pilots urged to sharpen CFIT-prevention skills; Airbus spots H175 opportunity in Canada - https://verticalmag.com/email/Verti

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Purdue GoAERO unveils HEART hybrid‑electric regional aircraft concept - https://evtol.news/goaero-purdue-he

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SpaceX Falcon 9 breaks reuse record with 33rd flight during second Starlink launch of the day The second of two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets launched on Saturday (Feb. 21) completed a record-breaking 33rd re-flight.

On Feb. 21 a Falcon 9 booster completed a record 33rd flight during SpaceX's second Starlink launch of the day, the highest number of re‑flights for a single first stage. The milestone underscores continued operationalization of routine, high‑cadence reuse. - More on hype.aero

Former ULA CEO Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national-security space projects, including Blue Ring Tory Bruno, former CEO of ULA, said he decided to join Blue Origin to work on important national security projects, including Blue Ring.

Former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno has joined Blue Origin to lead what he described as “urgent” national‑security space projects, including the Blue Ring effort. Bruno said he took the role to work on important national‑security programs at Blue Origin. - More on hype.aero

United Flight Grounded at Newark After Bullet Found in Overhead Bin; Aircraft Declared Crime Scene A United Airlines flight was grounded at Newark after a bullet was found in an overhead bin, prompting a security investigation.

A United Airlines flight at Newark was grounded after a bullet was discovered in an overhead bin, prompting authorities to declare the aircraft a crime scene and open a security investigation. Passengers were held while law enforcement and airport security processed the jet. - More on hype.aero

Vietnam's Bamboo Airways in talks to lease Boeing 737 MAX jets Want to learn more about Bamboo Airways? Subscribe now and never miss a critical update with our news feed, alerts and newsletters!.

Vietnam's Bamboo Airways is in talks to lease Boeing 737 MAX jets to boost short‑ and medium‑haul capacity, ch-aviation reports. Discussions are preliminary; the airline did not disclose how many aircraft, the identity of potential lessors, or expected delivery timing. - More on hype.aero

Hong Kong International Airport to Open Expanded Terminal 2 on May 27, 2026 The expanded Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport will commence operations on May 27, according to a statement.

Hong Kong International Airport will begin operations at its expanded Terminal 2 on May 27, 2026. The facility will initially serve 15 airlines and, according to Transport Minister Mable Chan, will complement the existing terminal to “greatly enhance” the airport’s capacity. - More on hype.aero

NASA to attempt second full fueling test of its Space Launch System rocket - https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/02/

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Launch Preview: Firefly to launch Alpha, SpaceX to launch three Starlink missions After a brief grounding earlier this month following the Starlink Group 17-32 second stage deorbit….

Firefly Aerospace returns to flight this week with its Alpha 'Stairway to Seven' mission from California, while SpaceX sustains a rapid Starlink cadence, most recently deploying 29 satellites on the Starlink 6-103 mission and scheduling additional launches in the same period. - More on hype.aero

flydubai Launches Double-daily Service to Bangkok flydubai will operate two daily flights to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport, doubling its operations to Thailand.

flydubai will operate double‑daily flights between Dubai (DXB) and Bangkok–Don Mueang (DMK) from 15 September 2026 from its Dubai hub, lifting its Thailand capacity to 28 weekly frequencies and marking Don Mueang as the carrier’s second Thai destination after Krabi. - More on hype.aero

Singapore launches world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy — modest cost rise for passengers and cargo Singapore is piloting the world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy. It will slightly raise prices for airline passengers and cargo carriers flying to and from the city-state of 6 million people, home to Southeast Asia’s busiest airport.

Singapore is piloting the world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy, a modest charge that will slightly raise fares and air cargo costs for flights to and from the city‑state. The measure creates a domestic demand signal for SAF at Southeast Asia’s busiest airport. - More on hype.aero

Iberia Unveils Record Latin American Schedule for Summer 2026 Iberia will offer 7.6 percent more capacity to Latin America this summer compared to last year. Argentina will see 23 weekly frequencies with up to four daily flights, Brazil will see a 15 percent capacity increase, and capacity to the Dominican Republic will increase by 21 percent.

Iberia will operate a record Summer 2026 Latin America schedule, increasing capacity to the region by 7.6% year‑on‑year. Argentina expands to 23 weekly frequencies (up to four daily), Brazil capacity rises 15%, and the Dominican Republic sees a 21% uplift. - More on hype.aero

Europe's Ariane 64 heavy launcher puts Amazon satellites in orbit Europe launched the first of a larger new version of its Ariane 6 rocket on Thursday, propelling 32 satellites for Amazon to low Earth orbit.

Europe on Thursday launched the first, larger variant of its Ariane 6 rocket — the Ariane 64 — successfully placing 32 Amazon broadband satellites into low Earth orbit. The flight advances Europe’s heavy-launch capability as Ariane 6 moves toward routine operations. - More on hype.aero

Turkish Airlines hits 500-aircraft milestone, aims for 1,000 by 2036 Turkish Airlines is celebrating adding its 500th aircraft to its fleet while reaffirming the carrier’s ambition to reach 1,000 by 2036.

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Airlines Set to Cut Paris Flights Sunday Due to Snow, Frost France’s aviation authority asked airlines to reduce flights on Sunday at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports due to snowfall and frost.

France's DGAC instructed airlines to reduce schedules at Paris airports amid heavy snow and frost, mandating up to 30% cuts at Charles de Gaulle (07:00–16:00) and 20% at Orly (06:00–14:00). The storm prompted roughly 11,123 cancellations by Sunday noon. - More on hype.aero

SpaceX launches 600th Falcon 9 from Vandenberg carrying Starlink 17-13 after Dragon's 20th crew mission reaches ISS - https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/02/

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Southwest Airlines Faces Flight Attendant Backlash Over New Carry‑On and Overhead Bin Policies Southwest Airlines faces backlash from flight attendants over new hand luggage rules and overhead bin allocation changes.

Southwest has relocated flight attendants’ reserved overhead-bin space from the forward cabin to the rear of aircraft to reduce boarding chaos after its switch to assigned seating. Crew say the move raises theft risks, complicates access and undermines operational efficiency. - More on hype.aero

Axiom Space raises $350M to accelerate commercial space station development and NASA spacesuit program Axiom Space has raised $350 million to advance development of a commercial space station and new spacesuits for NASA.

Axiom Space raised $350 million to accelerate development of a commercial space station successor to the ISS and to build new NASA spacesuits, including lunar suits for Artemis missions. The financing is backed in part by a venture firm linked to Donald Trump Jr. - More on hype.aero

Air Canada orders eight Airbus A350‑1000s, options for eight more; first delivery expected in 2030 Airline confirms an order for eight aircraft, with rights to purchase eight moreFirst delivery of this state-of-the-art aircraft is expected in 2030Aircraft unlocks a new generation of long-haul capabilitiesCabin design provides better experience for customer comfortMONTRÉAL, Feb.

Air Canada has placed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000s, with rights to buy eight additional aircraft; first deliveries are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2030. The A350-1000 will modernize the carrier’s long‑haul flagship fleet and introduce a new premium cabin. - More on hype.aero

Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Set to End as Cabinet Approves New Bill The Irish government has taken a major step toward eliminating the long-standing passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

Ireland’s cabinet has approved legislation to remove the long‑standing passenger cap at Dublin Airport, beginning the legal process to lift capacity limits that have constrained growth and route access. The move removes a major policy barrier shaping airport and airline planning. - More on hype.aero

Three United Flight Attendants Seriously Injured After ATC Failed to Warn of Turbulence Three flight attendants suffered serious injuries on a United Airlines flight due to a lack of turbulence alert from air traffic control.

The NTSB found air traffic control failed to relay a critical turbulence warning to the crew of United Airlines flight UA1890, a Boeing 777 arriving Newark from Los Angeles in February 2024, an omission that led to severe injuries to three flight attendants. - More on hype.aero

Southwest to install Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi on 300+ aircraft in 2026 as part of onboard transformation - https://aviationweek.com/air-transp

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Frontier swings to Q4 profit after right‑sizing fleet and deferring Airbus deliveries; warns of choppy Q1 2026 Frontier swung to Q4 profit as it right-sized the fleet, deferred Airbus deliveries, and guided for a choppy Q1 2026.

Frontier Airlines under new CEO Jimmy Dempsey said Feb. 11 it will defer 69 Airbus A320neo‑family deliveries and return 24 leased A320neos to lessor AerCap, part of a plan to right‑size capacity and restore profitability after a $137 million net loss for 2025. - More on hype.aero

China tests crewed spacecraft abort and rocket recovery in major lunar milestone China tests crewed spacecraft abort and rocket recovery in major lunar milestone China took a major step forward in its lunar and human spaceflight programs late Tuesday with successful in-flight abort and rocket recovery tests.

On Feb. 11 China flew a low‑altitude demonstration of the Long March‑10 carrier and a max‑Q in‑flight abort of an uncrewed Mengzhou spacecraft from Wenchang, culminating in a successful booster splashdown and recovery in Hainan—a technical step toward crewed lunar plans. - More on hype.aero

Bombardier Secures Major Challenger 3500 Order from Vista Global Bombardier Announces Major Challenger 3500 Order From Longtime Customer Vista.

Vista Global has placed a firm order for 40 Bombardier Challenger 3500 business jets, with purchase options for an additional 120 aircraft; the firm contract is worth about $1.18 billion and could rise to roughly $4.72 billion if all options are exercised. - More on hype.aero

Boeing to open fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett, WA, mid‑summer Boeing plans to open a fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett, Washington, in midsummer, a Boeing executive said on Tuesday at an aerospace suppliers conference.

Boeing will open a fourth 737 MAX final-assembly line in Everett, Washington, in mid‑2026 to raise monthly 737 output to 63 aircraft and begin producing the larger 737 MAX 10. The North Line will initially handle 737‑8/9 assembly as Boeing trains staff to accelerate cadence. - More on hype.aero

Lufthansa Group pilots and cabin crew to strike Feb. 12; passenger and cargo operations at risk - https://www.aviacionline.com/englis

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