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Aviation Daily, February 18, 2026

VOL. 443 NO. 32 February 18, 2026
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Regulatory/Legislative

TSA and travelers at LAX airport
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DHS Shutdown Could Spark Airport Security Delays, Flight Disruptions

Feb 17, 2026
The partial shutdown of the U.S. Homeland Security Department has raised concerns that delays at security checkpoints could lead to disruptions in air travel.

The Daily Memo

Qatar Airways aircraft inflight
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Daily Memo: EU-Qatar Open Skies Debate Highlights Competitiveness Concerns

Feb 17, 2026
Some airlines and other industry representatives are arguing that the Open Skies agreement signed between the EC and the Gulf state in 2021 should be suspended.

Airlines

Lionel Guérin
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Air Tahiti Nui Appoints Guérin As CEO

Feb 13, 2026
Lionel Guérin has previously held senior leadership positions at several airlines including Air France, Air Moana, Airlinair, Transavia France and Hop.
Air India Lufthansa logo
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Lufthansa, Air India Target Deeper Cooperation

Feb 17, 2026
Lufthansa and Air India are seeking regulatory approvals for what they call a joint business partnership.
emirates 777-300ER
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Emirates Moves To Exit Algeria As Diplomatic Tensions Mount

Feb 17, 2026
Emirates confirmed plans to end service to Algeria in early 2027 after Algiers formally moved to terminate its bilateral air services agreement with the UAE.
uganda airlines a330
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Uganda Airlines Names Ex-Ethiopian CEO As Interim Leader

Feb 17, 2026
Uganda’s president has appointed veteran aviation executive and former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Girma Wake, as interim CEO and advisor of Uganda Airlines.

Airports

Heathrow Airport and close-up of aircraft engine
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London Heathrow CEO Affirms Support For New Runway Plan

Feb 12, 2026
London Heathrow’s plans for a third runway, along with the regulatory basis that underpins it, remain the only viable option, the airport’s CEO said.

Safety

Ronald Reagan airport control tower
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Flight Safety Foundation Warns Of Mixed Traffic Airspace Risks

Feb 17, 2026
Growth across all aviation sectors contributes to elevated risk in terminal-area airspace and requires a multi-pronged approach to ensure safety, FSF says.

Technology

vaeridion
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Europe’s SESAR Funds Next-Gen Aircraft Airspace Integration Research

Feb 09, 2026
The integration of new types of aircraft into Europe’s airspace is the subject of projects launched by the EU SESAR 3 ATM modernization research programs.

Air Navigation

Air traffic control tower
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Norway’s Avinor Tests Dual Airport Operations For Information Officers

Feb 12, 2026
Avinor has begun trials in which a single aerodrome flight information service officer handles more than one airport, relying on remote operations systems.

MRO

Basra Airlines CRJ 1000
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Basra Airlines Outlines MRO Strategy Ahead Of March Launch

Feb 17, 2026
Iraqi startup carrier Basra Airlines shares exclusive details with Aviation Week about its maintenance plans.

Industry Data