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Incident summary: Political announcement on JetBlue flight
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Incident summary: Political announcement on JetBlue flight

On 17 February 2026, a crew member on a JetBlue flight (B6 2010, Airbus A321neo reg. N4077J) from Los Angeles to Palm Beach made a pro-Trump remark during an in-flight Presidents’ Day announcement. During the greeting, the employee thanked President Donald Trump and his cabinet “for all that they do.” Passenger accounts differ on whether […]

Aviation24.be Feb 18, 2026
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Wizz Air flight escorted after Wi-Fi name sparks terror alert
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Wizz Air flight escorted after Wi-Fi name sparks terror alert

A Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Tel Aviv triggered a major security response on 8 February 2026 after a passenger detected a Wi-Fi hotspot with a suspicious name on board. Fearing a potential terrorist threat, the crew alerted ground control at Ben Gurion Airport. Israeli fighter jets were scrambled and escorted the aircraft […]

Aviation24.be Feb 18, 2026
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Belgrade Airport starts year off with growth
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Belgrade Airport starts year off with growth

NEWS FLASHBelgrade Airport handled 600.333 passengers in January, representing an increase of 6.5% year-on-year, or an additional 36.640 travellers. The figure was achieved despite significant disruptions caused by fog and snow at the start of the month, which resulted in the cancellation of a number of flights. The airport is on course for another month of passenger growth in February, with capacity levels projected to increase 10.3%.Belgrade’s largest airlines by scheduled seat capacity, Janua

EX-YU Aviation News Feb 18, 2026
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IndiGo Istanbul Routing Changes From March 2026
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IndiGo Istanbul Routing Changes From March 2026

Published at 0900PST / 1700GMT 18FEB26Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has filed technical stop to its service for Istanbul from 01MAR26, as the carrier discontinues leased Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER operations. From 01MAR26, the airline will operate following routes, although the airline did not indicate the actual schedule for the fuel stop at Ras al Khaimah.Delhi – Ras al Khaimah – Istanbul 1 daily A320neo6E011 DEL0645 – 1520IST 32N D6E012 IST1630 – 0445+1DEL 32N DMumbai – Ras al Khaimah

AeroRoutes Feb 18, 2026
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Spirit Airlines Asks For Court Approval to Sell 20 Jets
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Spirit Airlines Asks For Court Approval to Sell 20 Jets

Spirit Airlines has asked a U.S. bankruptcy court for permission to sell 20 Airbus aircraft as part of efforts to strengthen its finances and reshape its operations. The move comes amid ongoing restructuring after the carrier filed for Chapter 11 protection more than two years ago. Cutting Aircraft to Improve Financial Health Spirit’s filing lists […] The post Spirit Airlines Asks For Court Approval to Sell 20 Jets appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.

Travel Radar Feb 18, 2026
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The New Air Force One Livery Is Back: VC-25B and Executive Fleet to Get Trump-Era Design After All 
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The New Air Force One Livery Is Back: VC-25B and Executive Fleet to Get Trump-Era Design After All 

The new Air Force One livery is back after being rejected in 2022. The VC-25B and other executive aircraft will now wear the red, white, and dark blue design. The US Air Force has confirmed that the next generation of presidential aircraft will wear a red, white, dark blue, and gold paint scheme first proposed […] The post The New Air Force One Livery Is Back: VC-25B and Executive Fleet to Get Trump-Era Design After All  appeared first on Avgeekery.

AVGeekery Feb 18, 2026
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Lufthansa begins A320 cabin retrofit programme
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Lufthansa begins A320 cabin retrofit programme

Lufthansa has launched a comprehensive cabin retrofit programme for its Airbus A320 fleet, with 38 aircraft set to receive upgraded interiors by 2029. The first retrofitted aircraft, an Airbus A320 registered D-AIZY (“Zulu Yankee”), has returned to scheduled service following its overhaul. Each aircraft conversion takes about 30 days and involves installing roughly 1,000 components […]

Aviation24.be Feb 18, 2026
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Air Astana confirms order for up to 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets
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Air Astana confirms order for up to 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets

Air Astana has finalised an order for up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, marking the largest single aircraft purchase in the Kazakh flag carrier’s history. The agreement, confirmed with Boeing on 17 February 2026, converts a commitment first announced in November 2025 into a firm order. The new aircraft will support fleet modernisation and […]

Aviation24.be Feb 18, 2026
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TAP TP1240: Near-CFIT Incident in Prague on January 17th
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TAP TP1240: Near-CFIT Incident in Prague on January 17th

On January 17, 2026, TAP Air Portugal flight TP1240, an Airbus A320neo operating from Lisbon (LIS) to Prague (PRG), descended well below the Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) while on approach into the Czech capital. The Czech Civil Aviation Authority (UZPLN) disclosed the incident publicly on February 12, classifying it as a serious incident and formally […] The post TAP TP1240: Near-CFIT Incident in Prague on January 17th appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Flightradar24 Blog Feb 18, 2026
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Shanghai Airlines NS26 Budapest Schedule Filing Update
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Shanghai Airlines NS26 Budapest Schedule Filing Update

Published at 0800PST / 1600GMT 18FEB26 Shanghai Airlines during Northern summer 2026 season tentatively lists selected Budapest service until late-May 2026, based on schedule filing as of 18FEB26.Following routes are currently listed until late-May 2026, although schedule extension may occur in the next few weeks.Ningbo – Budapest 2 weekly 787-9 until 28MAY26Xi’An – Budapest 1 weekly 787-9 until 23MAY26The carrier’s 1 daily Shanghai Pu Dong – Budapest service is available for reservations f

AeroRoutes Feb 18, 2026
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