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NewsFAA suspends visual separation between helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in busy airspace
US regulators are ordering air traffic controllers to use radar separation in high-traffic airspace following the 2025 mid-air collision between a passenger jet and army helicopter in Washington, DC that killed 67 people.
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Airline BusinessSteady Aegean cautious on Middle East impact
Like many airlines that have reported full year results in March, the outlook on the year ahead for Greek carrier Aegean Airlines was complicated by uncertainty surrounding recent events in the Middle East.
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NewsIndian carriers told to offer majority of domestic seats without extra fees
Indian regulators are seeking to improve air transport accessibility by instructing carriers to offer at least 60% of seats on flights free of additional charges. The country’s ministry of civil aviation states that passenger facilitation remains its “highest priority”, building on its UDAN domestic regional connectivity scheme. It says India ...
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NewsAerCap orders 100 A320neo-family jets in Frontier-linked transaction
Irish-based leasing giant AerCap is ordering another 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, delivery of which will commence in 2028. It indicates that the acquisition is linked to fleet modernisation for US low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines. AerCap says the purchase comprises new orders for 55 jets and the exercising of previously-held options ...
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Airline BusinessStrong air travel demand offsetting surging jet fuel prices for US carriers
US carriers report exceptionally strong demand, counterbalancing significant fuel cost increases driven by US and Israeli military operations in Iran that have pushed crude oil prices above $100 per barrel.
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NewsUS airlines urge lawmakers to protect aviation workers’ pay during shutdowns
Nine major US carriers have written to lawmakers demanding legislative action to protect Transportation Security Administration officers and air traffic controllers from going unpaid during government funding lapses.
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Airline BusinessNew chief works on securing fresh foundations for Air Baltic
It seems a cruel irony for an airline that could claim success in 2025 from expanding its wet-lease work for third parties, that Air Baltic should find its own financial performance last year hampered by costs attached to the need to bring in extra capacity to support its own scheduled operations.
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NewsAtlas Air Worldwide turns to Airbus with agreement for up to 40 A350Fs
US-based logistics specialist Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings is ordering up to 40 Airbus A350 freighters, the largest agreement so far placed for the new cargo jet. The company, which is a major Boeing customer, is taking 20 firm aircraft plus options on a further 20. Atlas Air Worldwide expects to ...
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NewsAllegiant receives antitrust approval for Sun Country purchase, accelerates timeline
The US Department of Justice has granted antitrust clearance for Allegiant Travel’s acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, allowing the discount carriers to advance their $850 million combination ahead of the previously anticipated schedule.
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Airline BusinessWeek 11 2026: Airlines adjust expectations as Middle East war continues
With the Iran war in its third week and developments pointing towards escalation rather than resolution, the global airline sector is adapting to a string of challenges.
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NewsSpirit plans to operate 80 or fewer A320s by third quarter
Spirit Airlines has filed a plan of reorganisation in US bankruptcy court, detailing a vision for post-Chapter 11 operations that includes dramatically reduced fleet numbers and a more-flexible business model.
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NewsUS airlines seek Cuba flight cuts amid fuel crisis
Three US carriers have secured regulatory approval to significantly reduce Cuba operations as the island nation grapples with severe fuel shortages and deteriorating infrastructure, leading to plummeting passenger demand.
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NewsCape Air chief Linda Markham retires, succeeded by longtime CFO Mike Migliore
US regional carrier Cape Air has appointed chief financial officer Mike Migliore as president and chief executive, succeeding Linda Markham.
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Airline BusinessAirline News Digest: 7-13 March 2026
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessAir Astana adapts again as Iran conflict adds to 2025 challenges
Kazakh carrier Air Astana Group points to improving yields, some encouraging signs on engine availability and its rapid response to the Iran conflict as reasons for optimism after a challenging 2025.
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NewsAzur Air operations restricted as Russian regulator demands resolution of flight shambles
Russian air transport regulator Rosaviatsia has imposed restrictions on the operations of leisure carrier Azur Air following an unscheduled inspection of the airline.
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NewsAir Baltic expects full fleet to be available in 2026
Latvian carrier Air Baltic expects to have its full fleet of Airbus A220-300s available for operations this year after reaching a “turning point” on engine maintenance-related issues in 2025.
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NewsAegean drops A321XLR plan after missing summer window
Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has scrapped plans to take a pair of Airbus A321XLRs to launch flights to India this year after delays in receiving the aircraft meant they would not arrive in time for the summer.
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NewsUndisclosed Asia-Pacific carrier to take three used Dash 8-400s
An undisclosed operator in the Asia-Pacific region has entered a purchase agreement for three refurbished De Havilland Dash 8-400 turborprops.
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NewsSpirit issues recall notices to hundreds of previously furloughed pilots
Spirit Airlines has issued recall notices to about 500 formerly furloughed pilots as the ULCC prepares to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late spring or early summer.