Flight Safety Information - February 18, 2026 No. 035 In This Issue : Incident: American B738 at Tampa on Feb 15th 2026, tail scrape on takeoff : Incident: Corendon B738 at Nuremberg on Feb 16th 2026, flaps problem : Strong Jet Stream Pushes JetBlue Airbus A321neo To Reach Speed Of 755mph Over New Mexico : LATAM Boeing 777 Pilots Aborts Takeoff at 174 Knots in Sao Paulo, Investigation Underway : ALPA Defends Pilot Training After Anti-DEI Decree : House Plans to Vote on Air Safety Bill After Report on Deadly D.C. Crash : Aircraft Operators Told to Brace For Gulf Flight Disruption : Japan to Ban Use of Power Banks on Airplanes : Air Astana inks order for up to 15 Boeing 787 aircraft : Jet2.com opens funded pilot training scheme for second year : American Airlines 777 Crew Serve Meals in Darkness After Light Failure on LHR-LAX Flight : Calendar of Events Incident: American B738 at Tampa on Feb 15th 2026, tail scrape on takeoff An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N809NN performing flight AA-3203 from Tampa,FL to Washington National,DC (USA), departed Tampa's runway 19R, however, the tail contacted the runway. The aircraft climbed to FL260 and diverted to Jacksonville,FL (USA) where the aircraft landed safely on runway 26 about 50 minutes after departure. The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT INCURRED A TAIL STRIKE ON TAKEOFF, TAMPA, FL." The aircraft returned to service about 10.5 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=5351d177&opt=0 Incident: Corendon B738 at Nuremberg on Feb 16th 2026, flaps problem A Corendon Airlines Europe Boeing 737-800, registration 9H-TJB performing flight XR-6038 from Hurghada (Egypt) to Nuremberg (Germany), was on final approach to Nuremberg's runway 28 when the crew initiated a go around due to a problem with the flaps and entered a hold at FL100. The aircraft subsequently positioned for another approach to runway 28 and landed safely about 50 minutes after the go around. The aircraft is still on the ground in Nuremberg about 26 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=5351ccd2&opt=0 Strong Jet Stream Pushes JetBlue Airbus A321neo To Reach Speed Of 755mph Over New Mexico JetBlue flight 524 arrived 39 minutes early at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) after a powerful jet stream surged its speed to 755 mph on the way from California to New York, as Flightradar24 announced. Normally, an aircraft like this would fly around 520 mph on a coast-to-coast journey like flight 524's. This incredible phenomenon from the jet stream puts no extra stress or strain on the jet either, and is a completely safe 'speed boost.' The Airbus A321neo departed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 12:42 pm PST on the 17th of February and arrived in the evening at 8:14 pm EST, according to FlightAware. United States-based airlines fly a large number of transcontinental routes from the East Coast to the West Coast, and vice versa, every day. This routine includes the jet stream as a major factor in flight planning for every carrier that operates these missions. Acting as a kind of conveyor belt in the sky, the wind of the jet stream significantly influences travel time, fuel, and the experience for customers. Eastbound flights typically experience a tailwind as JetBlue Flight 524 did, but most of them do not gain the amount of extra speed this particularly lucky jetliner experienced. The amount of time saved for most departures is usually around 30 minutes when the wind is strong, but there have been other cases where it was even more powerful in the past. As you might expect, westbound flights have to fight against headwinds, which adds a similar amount of time to return journeys. It is unclear if JetBlue Flight 524 had to face a penalty for arriving early at JFK, which can sometimes happen due to excessive gate congestion at the nation's busiest hubs. Flight data provided online seems to indicate that they did not have to spend an inordinate amount of time circling in the pattern to wait for a landing slot, at the very least. ABC News talked to commercial pilot John Nance about the jet stream's increasing impact on flying, which he described as: "A network of very high-altitude rivers of air, flowing at very high rates of speed." The only risk of riding a high-speed jet stream air mass is an increased risk of Clear Air Turbulence. This often occurs at the edges of the jet stream where wind speeds change rapidly. Pilots may need to slow down or change altitude if the ride becomes too bumpy for passenger comfort. The aircraft's airspeed remains constant, so there is no increased aerodynamic load or mechanical wear on the wings, airframe, or engines. An airliner cruising in the same direction as a powerful jet stream flow is like going down a moving walkway at the airport. From the aircraft's perspective, it is still flying at its normal cruising speed relative to the air around it. Instead of a penalty, the jet stream provides a significant fuel-saving benefit, as the engines do not have to work any harder to achieve the higher ground speed. They simply ride the moving air current and enjoy a quicker trip with the same amount of thrust and fuel burn. Research indicates that the jet stream is becoming more erratic and unstable. The air stream typically shifts further south and becomes more powerful during the winter months, leading to more dramatic flight time fluctuations compared to summer. There has also been a significant rise in clear air turbulence as a result of the temperature change at the cruising level of the atmosphere. Climate change is leading to more frequent record-breaking fast eastbound flights, but also more significant delays and increased turbulence for westbound travelers. On top of this, the changing jet stream patterns are leading to more prolonged severe weather patterns, according to the Arctic Council. As the high-speed air masses slow down and trap weather systems from moving or dissipating, they can keep planes grounded for days instead of hours. Airlines have begun adjusting long-term schedules to account for the new normal of a shifting atmosphere, and airports in increasingly hot climates, like Phoenix or Las Vegas, have seen a steady increase in intense peak summer heat. As such, they are increasingly scheduling heavy long-haul departures for cooler morning or late-evening hours to avoid weight restrictions or cancellations. https://simpleflying.com/strong-jet-stream-pushes-jetblue-airbus-a321neo-reach-speed-755mph-new-mexico/ LATAM Boeing 777 Pilots Aborts Takeoff at 174 Knots in Sao Paulo, Investigation Underway LATAM Boeing 777 aborts takeoff after front wheels lift at GRU, sparking investigation into V1 and pilot procedures. SAO PAULO— Aviation investigators have launched a formal inquiry into a high-speed rejected takeoff involving a LATAM Brasil Boeing 777-300 at Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). The incident occurred on the evening of February 15 as the aircraft prepared for a transatlantic flight to Lisbon (LIS), with 414 passengers on board. The Boeing 777, registration PT-MUH, began its takeoff roll after a 90-minute delay, reaching a ground speed of approximately 174 knots before the pilots suddenly rejected the takeoff. The plane’s front wheels had already lifted off the runway, creating a scenario that is rare and considered potentially dangerous in aviation operations. LATAM’s V1 Speed Concerns Flight LA-8146 had pushed back from Terminal 3 and taxied to Runway 10L before clearance for takeoff. Spotters recorded the front landing gear lifting as the aircraft accelerated, only for the pilots to halt the takeoff abruptly. Emergency services responded immediately once the aircraft stopped on a taxiway. All tires were damaged from the high-speed braking, and the plane was removed from service. Passengers were safely deplaned and transported to the terminal on coaches. Investigators are closely examining whether the rejected takeoff occurred after the aircraft had passed V1 speed, which is the decision speed beyond which a takeoff is generally considered committed. At V1, continuing the takeoff is usually safer than attempting to stop on the remaining runway, PYOK reported. The aircraft’s weight and other factors, including temperature and runway conditions, influence the V1 calculation. Preliminary tracking data shows the plane’s ground speed matched typical maximum V1 speeds, suggesting the decision to abort may have occurred at a critical juncture. Official Remarks LATAM Airlines Brazil confirmed the aborted takeoff, stating that the procedure followed established safety protocols. A spokesperson emphasized that the airline provided full assistance to passengers, who were rebooked on subsequent flights or accommodated in hotels. The airline reiterated that safety remains the top priority in all operations. Aviation experts note that such incidents underscore the importance of strict adherence to weight calculations and takeoff speeds, particularly after past events involving misentered data affecting flight safety. A similar Boeing 777 incident occurred in July 2024 at Milan Malpensa Airport, where a tailstrike resulted from incorrect takeoff speed calculations. Analysts suggest that accurate input of zero fuel weight versus actual fuel weight is critical to prevent high-speed rejected takeoffs and runway overruns. The ongoing investigation at Sao Paulo aims to determine the exact sequence of decisions made by the flight crew. Regulators and safety authorities will assess whether all procedures were correctly followed and if additional safety measures are needed to prevent future occurrences. https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/02/17/latam-boeing-777-pilots-aborts-takeoff-at-174-knots/ ALPA Defends Pilot Training After Anti-DEI Decree The Air Line Pilots Association has issued a statement defending the industry’s safety record after a White House edict to airlines requiring them to “certify” that they don’t use diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles in pilot hiring standards. As we reported earlier this week, the administration issued an operations specification ordering airlines to put in writing that they only hire the best pilots regardless of gender and ethnicity. It’s part of a general purge of DEI throughout the government started shortly after President Donald Trump took office 13 months ago. ALPA President Jason Ambrosi dismissed the impact of the move on flight safety in the statement, copied in its entirety below: “All ALPA pilots are trained and evaluated to the same uncompromising standard regardless of race, gender, or background. A pilot’s identity has no bearing on their ability to safely operate an aircraft. What matters is training, experience, and qualification—and on that front, there are no shortcuts and no compromises. At ALPA, our work to advance aviation safety never stops, and as always, ALPA airline pilots remain ready to safely transport passengers and cargo to their destinations. Safety is, and always will be, our number one priority.” https://avbrief.com/alpa-defends-pilot-training-after-anti-dei-decree/ House Plans to Vote on Air Safety Bill After Report on Deadly D.C. Crash Lawmakers could vote as early as next week on legislation aimed at avoiding another collision like the one that killed 67 people near Reagan National Airport last year. The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released its final report on the midair collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport last year that killed 67 people, as the House announced plans to vote next week on legislation to address some of the institutional failures that investigators said led to the accident. The 419-page document, which brings the board’s intense scrutiny of the accident to a close, did not contain any bombshell revelations, as the board detailed its findings and recommendations late last month. But its presentation of how missed warnings, institutional failures and human errors serve as a detailed and at times devastating account of the episode, which the safety board’s chairwoman, Jennifer Homendy, has said was “100 percent preventable.” The report’s recommendations also serve as a list of action items for aviation safety advocates, who have been pushing for some of the advised changes since long before the crash. But it will be up to Congress and federal agencies whether to implement any of the recommendations. In Congress, the Senate has passed a bipartisan bill to compel the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct safety reviews of airports, and require planes flying through busy airspace to have advanced location tracking technology. That would address two of the key factors that the N.T.S.B. identified in its findings about what caused an Army Black Hawk helicopter to fly into American Airlines Flight 5342 on the night of Jan. 29, without any of the pilots realizing they were on a collision course until barely more than a second before they crashed. But in the House, Representative Sam Graves of Missouri, the Republican chairman of that chamber’s transportation committee, has resisted pressure to advance the legislation. Justin Harclerode, a spokesman for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said in a statement on Tuesday that the Republican and Democratic leaders of that panel and the one overseeing armed services were “working expeditiously on a comprehensive bill to address the range of issues identified by the N.T.S.B.’s now complete investigation.” He added that the House would soon move forward with its own legislation. Nonetheless, on Tuesday afternoon, following the release of the N.T.S.B. report, House leaders announced plans to put the legislation passed by the Senate to a vote as soon as Monday, with no changes. Two-thirds of the House will have to support the legislation in order for it to pass. During a hearing last week to review the N.T.S.B.’s findings, Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas and the chairman of the Senate committee overseeing transportation, maintained that the bill would “begin to protect the flying public now, which is why the House should pass it and put it on the president’s desk.” The F.A.A. and the Army have so far not committed to implementing extensive new recommendations the N.T.S.B. approved late last month. Last year, however, the F.A.A. did heed the N.T.S.B.’s recommendations to redirect helicopter traffic around the airport and drastically limit the number of aircraft allowed to pass through the airspace without broadcasting their location to other planes. It implemented the changes just days after the board requested them. “Since Secretary Duffy took office, he and the F.A.A. have taken decisive steps to correct past failures, strengthen accountability and modernize” the national airspace, the F.A.A. said in a statement, referring to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “Today, we are acting proactively to mitigate risks before they affect the traveling public.” The Army did not respond to a request for comment. The relationship between the F.A.A. and Army has been strained as the aviation safety agency tries to regulate the movements of military aircraft through busy airspace and the military presses to relax the restrictions. In the last week, those tensions were exacerbated by a standoff in El Paso. The F.A.A. temporarily restricted all flights under 18,000 feet there after U.S. Customs and Border Protection, using a high-energy counter-drone laser on loan from the Pentagon, shot down a metallic balloon. The F.A.A. had not yet approved plans to deploy the technology, permission that is required by law. In its final report, the N.T.S.B. issued eight recommendations to the Army. Most of them were directed at training military aviators about the challenges of flying near Reagan National, the limitations of the equipment on board their aircraft, and the collection and assessment of flight safety data. But the bulk of the N.T.S.B.’s new recommendations — 33 of them — were directed at the F.A.A., which board members faulted for poor airport design at Reagan National, ignoring multiple warnings about the potential for collisions. The board also described a culture within the F.A.A. that caused controllers to become accustomed to overwork that sometimes detracted from their ability to closely monitor flights coming dangerously close to one another. On the night of the accident on Jan. 29, 2025, one controller was handling both airplane and helicopter traffic — a double load that the N.T.S.B. found was unnecessary because the control tower at Reagan National had enough staff on hand to avoid it. The board also determined that the controller gave the helicopter pilots too much latitude to manage their own flight through the congested airspace around Reagan National, and never warned the commercial jet pilots to keep an eye out for the Army Black Hawk headed their way. The board also stressed that mandating the use of more advanced location tracking technology — a recommendation it has made as part of multiple aviation accident investigations — could have given the pilots a chance to avoid hitting each other in the contorted airspace around Reagan National, even without the guidance of a controller. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/politics/ntsb-reagan-national-crash-report.html Aircraft Operators Told to Brace For Gulf Flight Disruption Dyami Security Intelligence has told clients attacks on Iran seem imminent Aircraft operators have been urged to activate security measures in anticipation of U.S.-led military attacks on Iran. Dyami Security Intelligence is warning its airline clients to prepare for disruption to flights in and around the Gulf region. The group’s latest security assessment issued on Tuesday, U.S. and Israeli forces are preparing for imminent attacks on Iran, which could trigger security threats in neighboring countries and airspace. According to Dyami’s analysts, increased movements of combat and support aircraft in the Mediterranean Sea and Gulf, suggest that the Pentagon is now moving from a “signalling” posture to a state of “executable readiness.” Indirect diplomatic discussions involving Iranian and U.S. officials in Geneva have continued this week with Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghci saying on Tuesday that some progress has in discussions focused mainly on Iran’s nuclear program. “Commercial air operators in the Middle East should anticipate a rapidly changing airspace environment if military operations commence,” warned the Dyami analysts. “Short-notice airspace closures, expanded restricted zones, GPS interference, increased military traffic,a nd possible missile or drone activity across Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, western Iran and adjacent FIRs are a plausible risk.” Dyami’s report concluded that attacks on Iran could start at the end of this week and may span several weeks with Pentagon plans apparently envisaging “an opening wave” to degrade Iranian strategic capabilities followed by strikes against supporting infrastructure. It said there will be minimal warning of what would be the first U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran since June 2025. Last year’s campaign prompted Iran to launch drone attacks on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. In recent days, the U.S. has relocated RC-135V Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft from that facility to an air base on the Greek island of Crete. The Netherlands-based Dyami team, which also advises business aircraft operators, has told clients to expect airspace disruption and rerouting of flights within hours of any military action starting. “Operators should review contingency routing, fuel planning, diversion alternates, and Notam monitoring procedures, and be prepared for immediate regulatory directives and ATC flow restrictions across the region.” East African Security Threats Meanwhile, Osprey Flight Solutions on Tuesday warned its clients about danger from ongoing armed conflict in northern Ethiopia. The aviation risk management group pointed out that military standoffs during January between Ethiopian and Eritrean forces in the Amhara and Tigray regions resulted in suspension of flight operations at airports including Bahir Dar (HABD), Gondar (HAGN), Lalibela (HALL), Mekelle (HAMK), Axum (HAAX), Shire Indaselassie (HASR) and Humera (HAHU). Osprey's analysts warned of threats to aircraft from surface to air missiles up to altitudes of 26,000 feet as well as to airport infrastructure. The company is also closely monitoring aviation security risks in the Gulf. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2026-02-18/aircraft-operators-told-brace-gulf-flight-disruption Japan to Ban Use of Power Banks on Airplanes Tokyo, Feb. 18 (Jiji Press)--Japan's transport ministry plans to ban the use of power banks on airplanes as early as April, it was learned Wednesday. The ministry will also limit the number of such portable chargers on board to two per passenger, according to informed sources. The move follows a series of incidents in which power banks emitted smoke or caught fire during flights, and reflects the International Civil Aviation Organization's plan to adopt new regulations as early as late March. In January last year, a fire occurred on a passenger plane at an airport in the southern South Korean city of Busan, believed to have been caused by a power bank igniting inside an overhead compartment. Since last July, the ministry and airlines have asked passengers to keep their portable chargers accessible, rather than putting them in storage, and to use them in areas where their condition can be monitored at all times. https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026021800905/ Air Astana inks order for up to 15 Boeing 787 aircraft Boeing and the Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana have finalised an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliner aircraft as the airlines seeks to expand and modernise its Boeing widebody fleet. The additional 787-9s will support the airline’s network growth and help further improve the passenger experience. The agreement for additional 787-9 aircraft, previously announced as a commitment in November 2025, marks the largest single aircraft purchase in Air Astana’s history. The new jets will support the airline’s long-haul growth ambitions while delivering enhanced passenger comfort, improved fuel efficiency and greater operational flexibility. In addition to the direct order, three further 787-9 aircraft are scheduled to join the fleet through leasing companies. This will bring Air Astana’s total 787 fleet to up to 18 aircraft, significantly strengthening its intercontinental network capabilities and positioning the airline for sustained expansion across Asia, Europe and beyond. The announcement adds to a series of recent Boeing widebody and narrowbody agreements in emerging growth markets. Earlier this month, Boeing confirmed a 737 MAX deal with Air Cambodia, underlining continued demand for next-generation aircraft as airlines seek to improve efficiency and expand capacity. For Air Astana, the Dreamliner order represents a major milestone in its fleet renewal programme, reinforcing its long-term commitment to modern, fuel-efficient aircraft designed to support both commercial performance and environmental objectives. https://avitrader.com/2026/02/18/air-astana-inks-order-for-up-to-15-boeing-787-aircraft/ Jet2.com opens funded pilot training scheme for second year Jet2.com has reopened a scheme to give at least 60 aspiring pilots the option to work for the airline without having to self-fund the £100,000-plus cost of flight training. The fully-funded multi-million pound Jet2FlightPath initiative was first instigated last May. As a result, 60 candidates from all backgrounds are working their way through an 18-month Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) training course on their way to becoming a pilot. A total of 18,000 applications were received for 60 places in the first year. Those on the programme include school leavers, university graduates, ex-schoolteachers and former police workers. The programme aims to continue boosting social mobility and promoting diversity within the pilot community. More than 20% of successful candidates from the first year are women. Candidates need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and a science subject, or equivalent qualifications, to apply. Jet2FlightPath continues to be more accessible than other programmes, according to the airline. After a selection process which includes assessments and interviews, successful candidates will be invited to take their place on a fully funded 18-month pilot training course in the UK, Spain or US, with courses starting this year. Trainees will then be offered type rating training on either an Airbus or Boeing aircraft before becoming a Jet2.com pilot. Jet2.com continues to work alongside three partners to deliver this training, Skyborne Airline Academy, Leading Edge and FTE Jerez. When the latest cohort of successful candidates begin the programme, Jet2.com will have at least 120 pilots going through Jet2FlightPath, with plans to continue attracting even more aspiring pilots in the coming years as the company continues to grow. The UK’s third largest airline currently employs more than 2,000 pilots and will operate a fleet of 138 aircraft this summer from 14 UK airports, including a nerwe network from Gatwick starting next month. Trainee Ellie Wagg, who previously worked for the NHS in Northamptonshire, said: “Becoming a commercial airline pilot feels like a dream I never let myself have. “As a child, I was fascinated by aviation, but it wasn’t until later in life that I found the confidence to chase what once felt out of reach. “Jet2FlightPath has made this career accessible to me, as the financial requirements of training were always the biggest barrier, so this funded pathway has removed that worry completely.” Company chief executive Steve Heapy said: “We are delighted to reopen applications for Jet2FlightPath after a phenomenal response to the first year of the programme. “Our fully-funded pilot training programme helps overcome the cost of training and is already making the dream of flying a reality for many who thought it was beyond their means. “We are very proud of the success that the programme is already having in terms of opening up flying for everyone, and we look forward to receiving applications for this year.” Aviation, maritime and decarbonisation minister Keir Mather said: “Alongside our Reach for the Sky and Aviation Ambassador programmes which inspire young people into careers in aviation, Jet2’s FlightPath programme is a vital building block to help aspiring pilots take their first steps skywards. “Initiatives like this unlock exciting, flexible routes into aviation, backing an expanding sector whilst offering young people valuable opportunities to pursue long-term and skilled careers.” https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/jet2com-opens-funded-pilot-training-scheme-for-second-year American Airlines 777 Crew Serve Meals in Darkness After Light Failure on LHR-LAX Flight Cabin crew relied on emergency flashlights after lighting failure on a Heathrow to Los Angeles service. LONDON- American Airlines (AA) flight attendants served meals using emergency flashlights after galley lights failed on a London to Los Angeles flight, yet the aircraft departed as scheduled. Cabin crew prepared food and drinks in near darkness, raising service and safety concerns while the flight continued under maintenance deferral rules. On February 14, 2026, American Airlines Flight AA137 departed London Heathrow (LHR) for Los Angeles despite non-functioning galley lighting. Flight attendants relied on mandatory onboard emergency flashlights to conduct meal and beverage service. Working in low light complicates meal preparation and increases the risk of spills and burns, especially when handling hot drinks. Limited visibility also reduces efficiency, which often results in fewer service rounds and slower cabin delivery. Video footage shared online showed crew attaching flashlights near jumpseats to illuminate work areas, highlighting the operational challenge faced during the flight, View from the Wing reported. Why the Flight Operated Despite the Issue? Airlines operate under Minimum Equipment List procedures, allowing certain non-critical systems to remain inoperative for a limited period while maintaining safety compliance. In this case, dispatching the aircraft likely prevented extended delays at Heathrow, where gate availability, crew duty limits, and departure slot restrictions can quickly cascade into network disruptions. Electrical faults can take minutes or hours to diagnose, and replacement parts may not be immediately available. Operating the flight avoided potential cancellations or prolonged delays affecting passengers and aircraft schedules. Safety Rules and Crew Preparedness Aviation regulations require each crewmember to carry a functioning flashlight, ensuring emergency readiness. These devices enabled service continuation, though they were not intended to replace standard galley lighting. Industry guidance indicates certain cabin lighting faults may be deferred for several days if alternative lighting remains available. The aircraft itself remained safe to operate, but working conditions for meal preparation were less than ideal. American Airlines did not provide public comment regarding the incident at the time of reporting. While the aircraft met safety standards, service quality and crew workload were affected. Reduced lighting slows meal plating, limits movement in confined galley spaces, and increases stress during long-haul service. Such incidents highlight the balance airlines must strike between operational efficiency, passenger experience, and maintenance scheduling on busy international routes. https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/02/17/american-airlines-crew-serve-meals-in-darkness/ CALENDAR OF EVENTS . VERTICON 2026 - Atlanta March 9-12 . CANSO Global Safety Conference 2026 - 29 March – 1 April 2026 (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) . 60th Annual SMU Air Law Symposium - March 31 - April 1, 2026 (Irving, TX) . 2026 ACSF Safety Symposium; April 7-9, 2026; ERAU Daytona Beach, FL . 2026 NBAA Maintenance Conference; May 5-7, 2026; New Orleans, LA . World Aviation Training Summit - 5-7 May 2026 - Orlando . BASS 2026 - 71st Business Aviation Safety Summit - May 5-6, 2026 | Provo, Utah . The African Aviation Safety & Operations Summit - May 19-20 | Johannesburg, South Africa . Safeskies Australia - Australia’s renowned Aviation Safety Conference - Canberra Australia 20 and 21 May 2026 . IATA World Maintenance & Engineering Symposium (23-25 June, Madrid, Spain) . ISASI - 2026 (September/October 2026) - Dubai, UAE . 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Oct. 20-22, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV Curt Lewis