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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

FAA bans SFO's iconic side‑by‑side parallel landings as Runway 1R closes for six‑month repaving

The FAA has prohibited San Francisco International Airport's high‑profile side‑by‑side parallel landings, citing safety concerns, as SFO simultaneously closed Runway 1R for a six‑month repaving and taxiway upgrade. Airlines warn the combined restrictions will reduce runway capacity and increase delays and reroutes.

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2026-03-31T09:18:41.689559-07:00
aviation   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Boeing  
Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines introduces first international Business Class suites as it expands into long‑haul network

By Alaska Airlines: Debuting this spring, the airline’s new long-haul Business Class marks a major step in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier.

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2026-03-31T05:11:12.138905-07:00
aviation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Reuters

War-risk insurers granted permission to appeal UK ruling in AerCap case over jets stuck in Russia

By Reuters: Insurers including Chubb , Fidelis and Lloyd's were granted permission on Tuesday to appeal against a London court ruling in favour of the world's largest aircraft lessor AerCap over jets stuck in Russia since its war on Ukraine.

2026-03-31T09:45:47.694080-07:00
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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

JetBlue Launches TrueBlue Points (and Other Benefits) Subscriptions

By PaxEx.Aero: JetBlue aims to attract annual commitments from customers with the launch this week of its TrueBlue Subscriptions "Points on Repeat" product. Members will have access to three different package options, with benefits beyond just the points.

2026-03-31T10:55:23.383512-07:00