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Skybus terminates Newquay–Gatwick PSO early, cites fuel-price spike

Skybus (United Kingdom) terminated its public service obligation flights between Newquay and London Gatwick on April 3, 2026, citing a recent spike in fuel prices. The withdrawal ends a subsidised link connecting Cornwall to London and raises immediate capacity and connectivity concerns for the region.

2026-04-03T06:41:21.811898-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

AINsight: Watch Out Below the Minimum Descent Altitude

By AINonline: LNAV+V advisory glide paths can be helpful but do not guarantee obstacle clearance.

2026-04-03T06:55:53.853217-07:00

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Skift • Harriet Akinyi

Visa-free travel across Africa set to boost tourism and air travel demand

By Skift: Policymakers across Africa are increasingly treating ease of entry as a core growth strategy.

2026-04-03T07:18:28.506323-07:00

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Skift • Sarah Kopit, Seth Borko

What’s Really Changing in the Airline Industry: Operational, Network and Demand Shifts

By Skift: Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko break down what these changes mean for how the industry operates — and how travelers choose where to go.

2026-04-03T04:36:53.580388-07:00

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Angola to issue $186m bond to recapitalise state carrier TAAG

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2026-04-03T03:01:47.853307-07:00

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How cheap insurance is allowing Emirates to maintain operations

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2026-04-03T02:15:49.498457-07:00

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Leeham series: Why a Blended Wing Body’s large wing area comes from lift requirements

By Leeham News: April 3, 2026, ©. Leeham News: We have started a series of articles on the Blended Wing Body (BWB) as a potentially more efficient design for passenger-carrying airliners than the classical Tube And Wing (TAW) configuration.

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2026-04-03T00:41:48.410017-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Airbus tests A321XLR at high-altitude airport in Bolivia

By Air Data News: Airbus has begun a series of high-altitude tests with the A321XLR in Bolivia, using Alcantarí Airport, located 3,104 meters (10,184 ft) above sea.

2026-04-02T23:52:11.160844-07:00

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Skybus terminates Newquay–Gatwick PSO early, cites fuel-price spike

AINsight: Watch Out Below the Minimum Descent Altitude

Visa-free travel across Africa set to boost tourism and air travel demand

What’s Really Changing in the Airline Industry: Operational, Network and Demand Shifts

Angola to issue $186m bond to recapitalise state carrier TAAG

How cheap insurance is allowing Emirates to maintain operations

Leeham series: Why a Blended Wing Body’s large wing area comes from lift requirements

Airbus tests A321XLR at high-altitude airport in Bolivia

Visa-free travel across Africa set to boost tourism and air travel demand