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Aer Lingus, via its official website, confirmed (Feb-2026) plans to extend its 10kg carry-on baggage policy across all of its UK, European and Aer Lingus Regional services, effective 03-Mar-2026. The change grants a carry-on bag of 10kg across any Plus, Advantage or AerSpace fare regardless of destination. Customers who book a Saver fare can still pay to take this baggage on board, or check it into the hold for free.

Ethiopian Airlines announced (18-Feb-2026) plans to launch three times weekly services to Negele Borena, Gore Metu and Debre Markos from mid Apr-2026, expanding its domestic network to 26 destinations. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: "The inauguration of these three new airports, along with the commencement of passenger services, represents a major milestone for Ethiopian Airlines and for the nation as a whole". [more - original PR]

LATAM Airlines Group confirmed (19-Feb-2026) it has altered its operations to and from Argentina on 19-Feb-2026 due to a general strike announced by the General Confederation of Labor of Argentina, and following "formal notification of adherence from the unions representing the workers of Intercargo". LATAM stated: "Some flights may operate with altered schedules and/or dates, without necessarily being cancelled". [more - original PR]

ATR reported (18-Feb-2026) the following operational highlights from 2025:

• Delivered 32 aircraft, below its initial target, reflecting "another year of supply chain disruptions impacting key components";
• Solid order intake of 60 aircraft, net orders at 50;
• 19 new operators, including new and pre-owned aircraft;
• More than 90 transactions on the second hand market;
• 17 new aircraft orders in Africa and the Middle East;
• 30 new aircraft orders in Asia Pacific;
• Interest in premium regional travel increased, reflected in further uptake of the ATR HighLine collection, including by Berjaya Air, Air Tahiti and Air Cambodia.

ATR CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude stated: We are determined to raise our delivery rate; and that is why we have worked on concrete steps to address the issues that limited our output. We have strengthened every part of our organisation and laid the groundwork for a safe, sustainable and credible increase in production". [more - original PR]

Lufthansa Group and Air India signed (17-Feb-2026) a MoU to advance their joint business partnership. The agreement enables Air India and Lufthansa Group carriers, including Air India Express, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, Lufthansa and SWISS, to enhance connectivity between India and major European markets through coordinated route planning, flight schedules, and joint sales and marketing initiatives. The partnership will also focus on improved customer experiences through integrated frequent flyer programmes, IT infrastructure and quality assurance. The collaboration builds on existing codeshare operations covering 145 routes across 15 Indian and 29 European cities. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]

Boeing and Air Astana finalised (17-Feb-2026) an order for up to 15 787s. The order is Air Astana's largest single aircraft purchase. As previously reported by CAPA, Air Astana placed an order for up to 15 787-9s in Nov-2025, comprising five firm positions, five options and five purchase rights. With three more 787-9 aircraft to be delivered via lessors, Air Astana's 787 fleet will expand to 18 787-9s. [more - original PR]