The Air Current
• Will Guisbond
Palantir, Thales and ASI are reportedly competing on a secretive initiative that could shift how the FAA operates U.S. air traffic control—moving toward an AI-enabled predictive air traffic management concept. The work suggests a potential step-change from today’s largely reactive ATC tools toward earlier, model-driven decisions.
Associated Press
• Josh Funk
By Associated Press: A UPS cargo plane had to abort its landing in Louisville earlier this week when a small plane crossed the runway just as it approached.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Flight attendants at American Airlines are once again calling for more money to work flights to London Heathrow, and this time they’ve filed a notice of dispute in a bid to secure “meaningful” additional compensation when they operate to the British capital.
Airways Magazine
• Helwing Villamizar
By Airways Magazine: Air Canada will suspend JFK service from Montreal and Toronto due to rising fuel costs affecting transborder route profitability.
thebulkheadseat.com
AirInsight
• Addison Schonland
By AirInsight: Boeing first-flies aircraft on weekends. Airbus doesn't. Both deliver on Fridays. The data behind every production and delivery event, visualized.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
By Breitflyte: Air Transat has unveiled their winter 2026/27 flying program, which includes more service to Europe and the south. The schedule includes new direct service from Quebec City to Costa Rica, service between Toronto and Martinique, a return to Fort Lauderdale, and more.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
By Breitflyte: Aer Lingus has announced changes to their AerClub loyalty program, making it easier for members to move up through the tiers and enjoy benefits.On Thursday (April 17, 2026), Aer Lingus announced changes to their AerClub loyalty program, making it easier for members to move up through the tiers and enjoy benefits such as lounge access, priority boarding, and complimentary upgrades.
AINonline
• Curt Epstein
By AINonline: Purchase of MAC Air Group strengthens Black Forest Ventures’ aircraft maintenance capabilities.
Airline Economics
• Justin Pugsley
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Vertical Mag
• RTX Press Release; April
Urban Air Mobility News
• Philip Butterworth-Hayes
