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Aviation Daily, February 12, 2026

VOL. 443 NO. 29 February 12, 2026
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Regulatory/Legislative

The U.S.-Mexico border as seen from El Paso.
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Abrupt El Paso Airspace Shutdown, Reversal, Raises Questions

Feb 11, 2026
Federal officials said a “cartel drone incursion” was the cause behind an FAA order that sought to ground all commercial and general aviation flights over El Paso airspace for 10 days, a narrative some lawmakers say demands more explanation.
traveler scanning his passport with the EES system.
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European Airlines, Airports Sound Alarm Over EES Border System

Feb 11, 2026
European airlines and airports are concerned the new Entry/Exit System border control set-up will cause severe disruptions over the peak summer months.

The Daily Memo

aircraft landing on runway with snow
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Daily Memo: New Deicing System May Help Solve Future Narrowbody Power Conundrum

Feb 11, 2026
As Airbus and Boeing prepare next-generation narrowbody aircraft, they are focusing on drastically cutting fuel consumption. A new deicing method may assist.

Airlines

IndiGo A320neo inflight
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IndiGo Complies With Duty Time Rules After Exemptions Expire

Feb 11, 2026
IndiGo has confirmed to India’s regulator that it will be able to adhere to flight and duty time rules following the expiration of waivers it was granted.
Frontier Airlines A320neo
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Frontier Airlines Trims Fleet Through Lease Terminations, Order Deferrals

Feb 11, 2026
Frontier Airlines is embarking on 2026 with a “clear strategic path” back to sustained profitability, including through a rightsizing of its fleet.
el al israel 787-9
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El Al Israel Boosts Asia Presence Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Feb 11, 2026
El Al Israel Airlines is adding nine destinations to its network, including three new long-haul routes to Asia.
FlySafair Boeing 737
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Ownership Change For South Africa’s FlySafair

Feb 10, 2026
FlySafair is to be fully acquired by state-backed African infrastructure investor Harith General Partners and affiliates for an undisclosed sum.
Solomon Airlines CEO Matthew Findlay
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Solomon Airlines Selects New CEO

Jan 28, 2026
Pacific Island carrier Solomon Airlines named Matthew Findlay as its next CEO, replacing interim CEO Paul Abbott, who was appointed last June.

MRO

the word "Transdigm" on a tablet
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TransDigm CEO: Recent Deals Not Sign Of PMA Strategy Shift

Feb 04, 2026
TransDigm's purchase of Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation should not be read as a meaningful shift in the company’s parts-offering strategy.

Airframers/Suppliers

C929
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Comac Progresses C929 With Aviage Systems Avionics Partnership

Feb 11, 2026
Comac is working with Aviage Systems to develop avionics for the airframer's delayed C929 widebody.

Lessors

generic aircraft inflight
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AerCap CEO: Reliability Challenges Mean Airlines Need More Aircraft

Feb 10, 2026
Airlines operating new-technology fleets will need more aircraft than previous generations to account for increased downtime, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly said.

Industry Data

Delivery data promo
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Data: Airbus & Boeing Narrowbody Deliveries For January 2026

Feb 11, 2026
Commercial narrowbody aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing totaled 55 units in January, marking a decrease of eight aircraft compared to the first month of 2025.