Leadership   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Senate Commerce Committee backs Michael Graham for another five-year NTSB term

The Senate Commerce Committee voted to approve Michael Graham to serve an additional five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board. Graham, a business‑aviation veteran who joined the board in 2020, received public support from NBAA as he moves toward full Senate consideration.

Also: Corporate Jet Investor and NBAA
2026-03-13T09:39:17.897924-07:00
Routes   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
aeroroutes.com

Air China Resumes Beijing – Pyongyang Service in late-March 2026

By aeroroutes.com: Published at 1400PDT / 2100GMT 13MAR26 Air China on Friday 13MAR26 opened reservations to North Korea, last served until 2020. The Star Alliance member initially will resume Beijing Capital – Pyongyang flight on 30MAR26, with 737-700 aircraft operating once a week.

Also: South China Morning Post and nknews.org
2026-03-13T14:10:06.277925-07:00
Middle East   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Against All Odds, Emirates is Aiming to Restore 100% Capacity By March 29 As Regional Rivals Falter

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Emirates aims to restore full international capacity by March 29, despite ongoing regional security threats affecting rivals.

Also: Aviation.travel, Dj's Aviation and aa.com.tr
2026-03-14T04:00:20.302219-07:00
ATC   North America   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA halts flights at three Washington‑area airports after ATC facility evacuated over strong chemical smell

By Reuters: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday night lifted a ground stop that had halted traffic at the three primary Washington-area airports for several hours after air traffic had to halt work because of a strong chemical smell tied to a circuit board that overheated.

Also: CNBC, Simple Flying, The Independent, aerospaceglobalnews.com, abcnews.com, Fox Business, the-independent.com and Fox Business
2026-03-13T15:24:50.815995-07:00
ATC   Middle East   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines   Qatar Airways  
Reuters • Parth Chandna

Qatar Airways to operate repatriation flights from Doha to Europe as air traffic stays shut

By Reuters: Qatar Airways plans to operate a few repatriation flights from Doha to Europe on Saturday, but commercial flights remained suspended as the U.S.-Israel war on Iran has forced the closure of Qatari airspace since last week.

Also: Dj's Aviation, ANI News Agency and newsable.asianetnews.com
2026-03-13T17:12:25.963807-07:00
Supply Chain   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Three US carriers seek to curb Cuba services as island’s fuel crisis and infrastructure collapse crush demand

By FlightGlobal: Three US carriers have secured regulatory approval to significantly reduce Cuba operations as the island nation grapples with severe fuel shortages and deteriorating infrastructure, leading to plummeting passenger demand.

2026-03-13T16:59:06.630320-07:00