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WestJet, Virgin Atlantic Expands Loyalty Alliance, Connectivity

WestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand their relationship by adding mutual loyalty program benefits across their combined networks.

Feb 17, 2026

United Doubles Down on GE’s GEnx for 787 Fleet

United Airlines has chosen General Electric’s GEnx engines for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Feb 17, 2026

FSF: Rising Risk in Mixed-Use Airspace at Busy Airports

The FSF report frames 2025 as a year in which accidents fell, but system stress became the headline risk.

Feb 17, 2026

Spirit to Auction 20 Airbus Jets, Strips Wi-Fi Hardware

Spirit set a US$533.5M floor bid to sell 20 A320/A321s, stripping Thales Wi-Fi systems before delivery.

Feb 17, 2026

flydubai Launches Double-daily Service to Bangkok

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

Feb 16, 2026

Missions: Air Canada’s Cuba Pullout Becomes Airlift

Fuel shortages in Cuba forced Air Canada to suspend service—then fly empty southbound legs to bring thousands home.

Feb 15, 2026
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