Flight Safety Information - February 11, 2026 No. 030 In This Issue : Accident: StarSky F50 at Mogadishu on Feb 10th 2026, runway excursion : Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX - Accident (Indonesia) : US halts flights at Texas airport on Mexico border for 'security reasons' : Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured : Mid-Air Safety Scare Averted: British Airways Crew Hospitalized After Passenger Hands Out Marijuana-Laced Sweets on London-LA Flight : Bombardier Announces Major Challenger 3500 Order From Longtime Customer Vista : Calendar of Events Accident: StarSky F50 at Mogadishu on Feb 10th 2026, runway excursion A StarSky Fokker 50, registration 6O-YAS performing a flight from Mogadishu (Somalia) to Galkayo (Puntland) with 55 people on board, was climbing out of Mogadishu when the crew encountered a technical problem and decided to return to Mogadishu. The crew lost control of the aircraft after landing, veered off the runway, went down a cliff and came to a stop at the beach. There were no injuries reported, however, the aircraft suffered substantial damage. Somalia's CAA reported the aircraft returned for an emergency landing due to a technical malfunction, during roll out the crew lost control of the aircraft, which went down a cliff and came to rest at the sea level. An investigation has been opened. https://avherald.com/h?article=534a002e&opt=0 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX - Accident (Indonesia) Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 Time: c. 11:00 LT Type: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Owner/operator: Smart Cakrawala Aviation Registration: PK-SNR MSN: 208B5358 Year of manufacture: 2017 Fatalities: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 15 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Minor Location: Korowai Batu Danowage Airport (WAKY) - Indonesia Phase: Landing Nature: Passenger - Scheduled Departure airport: Tanahmerah Airport (TMH/WAKT) Destination airport: WAKY Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources Narrative: Smart Cakrawala Aviation Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX, PK-SNR, had been shot while landing at Korowai Batu Danowage Airport (WAKY). After landing the two pilots fled into the forest along with the passengers. It was reported that both pilots were killed by an anti Indonesian armed group and the thirteen passengers escaped unharmed. https://www.aviation-safety.net/wikibase/566641 US halts flights at Texas airport on Mexico border for 'security reasons' Feb 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. has halted all flights to ‌and from El Paso International Airport in ‌Texas for "special security reasons," the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday, without giving more details. The airport, which is next to the U.S. military's Biggs Army Airfield and sits over the border from the Mexican city of ‌Juarez, said all flights ⁠had been grounded, in a post on Instagram. El Paso airport said the restrictions ⁠had been issued “on short notice” and it was waiting for additional guidance from the FAA, according to The New York Times. Flights were also barred from the airspace ‌over the nearby community of Santa Teresa in the U.S. state of New Mexico, the FAA said. Restrictions would be in place until February 21 and covered a radius of about 10 nautical miles from ‌the airport, not including Mexican airspace, the agency added. The FAA did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for details ‌about the security reasons. The airport handled 3.49 million passengers in the first 11 months of 2025, according to its website. Major U.S. airlines including Southwest, Delta, ‌United and American fly there. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-halts-flights-texass-el-091532097.html Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured Pilots aboard a United Airlines flight where three flight attendants were seriously injured were not warned about turbulence reported by a plane in front of them, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded Tuesday. United Flight 1890 was traveling from Los Angeles to Newark Liberty International Airport on February 10, 2024, when the Boeing 777 aircraft flew into the unstable air as it was descending. Tuesday’s final report concluded a two-year investigation. Thunderstorms and other severe weather were predicted in the general area, but the plane’s radar and electronic weather instruments did not indicate “significant turbulence activity along their descent path,” the NTSB found. Three minutes before the incident another plane reported “moderate turbulence” in the same area to an air traffic controller, but the information did not get passed along to the United flight. The controller told the NTSB they did not hear the report. “The controller did not acknowledge or disseminate this report to other aircraft, including UAL1890, as required by Federal Aviation Administration procedures for Pilot Weather Reports,” the NTSB report said. The fasten-seatbelt sign was on and the flight attendants were performing final cabin checks when the plane suddenly dropped, then violently pitched back up. Radar indicated the wind speed changed by nearly 75 miles per hour within just 4,000 feet. One flight attendant was lifted to the celling and then thrown to the floor, fracturing her spine. Two other flight attendants were injured and lost consciousness in the galley, with one having a shattered femur, crushed vertebrae and a head injury. The other had facial cuts and bleeding in their brain. Other flight attendants and several passengers who did not have seatbelts on also hit the ceiling, including a baby being held on a lap and someone in the lavatory. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/turbulence-warning-not-relayed-plane-003413314.html Mid-Air Safety Scare Averted: British Airways Crew Hospitalized After Passenger Hands Out Marijuana-Laced Sweets on London-LA Flight Three British Airways cabin crew members were hospitalized for consuming marijuana-infused sweets handed out by a passenger on a London–Los Angeles flight. Mid-Air Safety Scare Averted: British Airways Crew Hospitalized After Passenger Hands Out Marijuana-Laced Sweets on London-LA Flight London: Three cabin crew members of British Airways were rushed to a hospital after consuming marijuana-laced sweets handed out to them by a passenger during a flight from London to Los Angeles. The incident took place last week on the London Heathrow to Los Angeles flight when a passenger gave the crew sweets as a gesture of thanks. The cabin crew members were unaware the sweets contained THC - the main psychoactive compound in marijuana - with each edible reportedly containing up to 300 mg of the drug. The crew did not eat the sweets during the flight. They consumed them after the aircraft had landed in Los Angeles, reportedly on the crew bus on the way to their hotel. Soon after, the three began experiencing frightening “out-of-body” sensations and panic, according to sources cited in the report. Alarmed colleagues realised something was wrong, and the affected staff were taken to a local hospital for treatment. They have since been discharged. British Airways said there was no impact on passenger safety and that a fresh crew operated subsequent services. British Airways has launched a formal probe into the episode to determine how the items were brought onboard, whether aviation or security regulations were violated, and if the passenger involved could face legal consequences. The airline is also reviewing its internal safety guidance to reinforce rules about accepting food or drink from passengers, particularly on international routes where substances legal in one jurisdiction may be restricted or illegal in another. British Airways confirmed that the crew members will not be charged, as they were unaware the edibles contained cannabis. A source told Hindustan Times that the airline is taking the incident seriously, warning that had the sweets been consumed during active duty at 30,000 ft, the consequences “don’t bear thinking about.” Investigators are exploring whether the passenger could face police charges. The episode has raised concerns about travellers gifting items that resemble ordinary sweets but can carry potent substances. https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/mid-air-safety-scare-averted-british-airways-crew-hospitalized-after-passenger-hands-out-marijuana-laced-sweets-on-londonla-flight Bombardier Announces Major Challenger 3500 Order From Longtime Customer Vista Ordered by Vista and its commonly controlled entities, firm orders of 40 Challenger 3500 business aircraft are valued at US$1.18 billion based on 2026 list prices Orders also include 120 new aircraft purchase options; if all options are exercised, the total orders value for all 160 aircraft would reach US$4.72 billion1 Orders reflect high market confidence in Challenger 3500 jets’ exceptional performance, reliability and cabin comfort Bombardier today announced firm orders from longtime customer Vista and its commonly controlled entities for 40 Challenger 3500 business aircraft, with purchase options for an additional 120 aircraft. The market value of the orders based on current prices is valued at US$1.18 billion based on 2026 list prices. If all purchase options are exercised, the total order value for all 160 aircraft would reach US$4.72 billion 1. “Bombardier jets pioneered the super-midsize aircraft category, and with the Challenger 3500 aircraft we continue to raise the bar for customers when it comes to offering a full package of performance, reliability and cabin comfort,” said Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier. “These significant orders are a testament to how well this aircraft serves our customers, delivering the perfect balance of cutting-edge technology, exceptional comfort, and proven value. Vista has been a valued Bombardier customer since they began operating. We are proud that our relationship will further deepen through these significant orders and are excited for Vista’s teams and clients to benefit from everything the Challenger 3500 aircraft has to offer.” “This agreement is about leadership, preparedness and client experience,” said Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of Vista. “We are continuing to build the fleet our Members will rely on over the next decade, not reacting to short-term cycles, but investing with clarity, scale and discipline.” The Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft stands as the ultimate expression of performance and value in the super-midsize segment, combining advanced technology with exceptional passenger comfort. In 2024, the Challenger 3500 aircraft became the fastest-growing platform to reach 100 deliveries in the super-midsize category. With a dispatch reliability rate exceeding 99.8% and the lowest direct operating costs in its category, it is engineered to deliver consistent, worry-free performance — making it the preferred choice for a wide range of operators, from corporate fleets to individual owners. Leveraging some of the key features of Bombardier’s renowned Global family, the Challenger 3500 aircraft offers unparalleled comfort and luxury in the cabin, seamlessly integrating design and technology innovations. Passengers can enjoy Bombardier’s patented Nuage seat. When it comes to purposeful technology, the Challenger 3500 aircraft leads the way. It introduced several industry-first features, including voice-control, unmatched 4K entertainment, first-in-class wireless chargers and a true bring-your-own-device cabin philosophy, making it the leading-edge aircraft in its class. About Bombardier At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs. For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it. Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design. For Information For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Sustainability report, as well as the company’s plans to cover all its flight operations with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend utilizing the Book and Claim system visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on X (Twitter) @Bombardier. About Vista Vista Global Holding Limited (Vista) is the world’s leading global business aviation company providing worldwide business flight services through its network of subsidiaries and a team of over 4,000 experts. A global group headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset free services to cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services. Innovating the industry for 20 years through continuous investment in talent, technology, and infrastructure, Vista’s mission is to provide the most advanced flying services at the very best value — anytime, anywhere around the world. Vista’s extensive industry expertise enables it to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions and technology to meet the needs of business aviation clients around the world. These services are offered through its leading brands, including VistaJet and XO. https://bombardier.com/en/media/news/bombardier-announces-major-challenger-3500-order-longtime-customer-vista 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