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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Trump FY2027 budget seeks 50% cut to Essential Air Service, risking flights to small communities

The Trump administration's FY2027 budget proposes halving Essential Air Service subsidies — a $372 million reduction the White House calls "out of control" — prompting regional carriers and small communities to brace for potential service losses and mobilize lobby campaigns against the cuts.

Also: Airline Geeks
2026-04-03T14:10:40.501515-07:00
ATC   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
news.bgov.com • Zach Williams

Trump Proposes $26.6B in Discretionary Funding for FAA — a 6.2% Increase

By news.bgov.com: President Donald Trump on Friday proposed increasing transportation funding next fiscal year with $26.6 billion in discretionary funds, a 6.2% increase under his budget plan.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-04-03T09:05:57.200285-07:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA-backed 471-page report proposes sweeping overhaul of Part 141 flight school oversight, tech credit and exam authority

By AeroTime: A 471-page report filed in the FAA docket proposes major changes to Part 141 flight school oversight, technology credit and examining authority.

2026-04-03T10:26:15.538571-07:00
North America   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Reuters

Trump proposes to begin privatizing TSA screening operations

By Reuters: President Donald Trump on Friday proposed to begin privatizing airport security operations handled by the Transportation Security Administration, in an effort to save money.

Also: Aviation Week, Airline Geeks, The Independent, the-independent.com and news.bgov.com
2026-04-03T09:10:36.935045-07:00
PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   United Airlines  
Cranky Flier

The Air Show: How Rising Oil Prices Are Hitting Airlines Worldwide — Plus United’s New Premium Fares

By Cranky Flier: ![](https://s6331.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025CWRPBOSFBAlogo.png) This week on The Air Show, we zoom out. What is oil doing to airlines in other parts of the world? It’s not good, but Brian Sumers spoke with a couple of carriers as he reports back.

2026-04-03T11:18:05.225940-07:00