AeroTimeIan Molyneaux

De Havilland delivers 1,000th DHC‑6 Twin Otter; SATENA receives milestone aircraft

De Havilland Canada has delivered the 1,000th DHC‑6 Twin Otter, capping more than six decades of continuous production for the rugged, STOL-capable turboprop. The milestone airframe was handed to SATENA, the Colombian military‑owned carrier, underscoring the type’s enduring role in short‑field and remote operations.

2026-03-22T04:29:24.897798-07:00
Associated PressJeff Amy

For airline travelers, the shutdown answer is simple: Pay TSA officers

By Associated Press: Airline passengers are saying that Transportation Security Administration workers need to get paid. At Atlanta's mammoth airport, travelers are arriving up to four hours ahead of their flight departures.

2026-03-21T10:20:06.628330-07:00
BloombergJennifer A Dlouhy, Steven T Dennis

Trump Says He’s Ready to Deploy ICE to Airports on Monday

By Bloomberg: President Donald Trump said he’s ready to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to US airports as soon as Monday if congressional Democrats don’t agree to a plan for funding parts of the Department of Homeland Security.

2026-03-21T10:24:48.544545-07:00
BreitflyteJoe Breitfeller

Lufthansa adds Munich–Rovaniemi nonstop, up to 69 weekly winter flights to Arctic/Nordic airports in 2026/27

By Breitflyte: For next winter, Lufthansa will expand their offer to the far north, including new direct service between Munich and Rovaniemi starting December 4, 2026.

2026-03-21T10:44:19.263488-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Lufthansa’s Push for Premium Fares and Deep Cost Cuts Sparks ‘Cheap and Nasty’ Backlash

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: German flag carrier, Lufthansa, has a problem. It’s making healthy revenues, but high costs are seriously dragging down its profit margins, and various measures to cut some of its biggest expenses have been met with fierce resistance.

2026-03-21T06:25:43.870068-07:00
The Air CurrentElan Head

United Airlines Readies for $175/barrel Oil, Plans 5% Capacity Cut

By The Air Current: ![](https://theaircurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ostrower-Headshot-1-300x300.jpg) In a Friday message to employees, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the airline is An active TAC/Pro or Individual Business subscription is required.

2026-03-20T16:47:20.096833-07:00