ALPA   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Reuters • Allison Lampert

IFALPA calls for pilots' "final, non‑negotiable" authority to refuse flights over conflict zones

Global pilots' federation IFALPA is pressing for a 'final and non‑negotiable' right for pilots to refuse operations over or within conflict zones, arguing crews must be free from commercial pressure and given sole authority in on‑board safety decisions — a direct appeal to regulators and carriers.

2026-04-07T03:26:42.980538-07:00
North America   Airports   TSA   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters • Kristina Cooke, Ted Hesson

Exclusive: Internal data shows ICE arrested 800+ people after tips from U.S. airport security officials since 2017

By Reuters: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 800 people following tips shared by federal airport security officials from the start of Donald Trump's presidency through February 2026, internal ICE data reviewed by Reuters show, a figure far above what was previously publicly known.

Also: The Independent and the-independent.com
2026-04-07T03:11:48.919095-07:00
MRO   BizAv   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Comlux secures US certification for corporate A220 cabin

By FlightGlobal: Executive aircraft specialist Comlux Group has secured US FAA approval for cabin interiors on the corporate version of the Airbus A220, following prior approval by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

2026-04-06T23:46:13.307982-07:00
Helicopter   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Vietnam offshore operator orders three H225s

By FlightGlobal: Two units of the Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH) have placed orders for three Airbus Helicopters H225s to support offshore oil operations. The helicopters were ordered by VNH South and VNH North, says Airbus.

2026-04-06T23:46:13.309606-07:00