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CNBC • Yun Li

Jefferies: Weight‑loss drugs could cut average passenger weight ~10%, trimming ~2% off aircraft weight and fuel use

A Jefferies analysis says widespread use of weight‑loss drugs could reduce average passenger weight by about 10%, translating into roughly a 2% reduction in total aircraft weight — a change that would lower fuel burn and operating costs if realized across fleets.

2026-01-14T08:33:03.998777-08:00
Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Reuters • Julia Payne

Ryanair to cut ~10% of Brussels Charleroi flights as €3 passenger tax takes effect in April

By Reuters: Ryanair plans to operate around 10% fewer flights from Brussels Charleroi Airport due to a new 3-euro ($3.50) passenger tax taking effect from April, Europe's largest low-cost carrier said on Wednesday.

2026-01-14T06:06:32.114481-08:00
PaxEx   Supply Chain   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines   United Airlines  
thebulkheadseat.com • Anthony Losanno

Food Leads the Way: United Introduces Economy Meal Pre-Orders

By thebulkheadseat.com: United Airlines is expanding its pre-order program to include Economy Class and allow customers to reserve fresh meals such as burgers and sandwiches before departure through the airline’s website and mobile app.

Also: Seeking Alpha and airlinergs.com
2026-01-14T05:45:41.684736-08:00
eVTOL   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

UrbanV and Pax Aeroportos sign agreement to develop Brazil’s first urban vertiports in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

By eVTOL Insights: UrbanV and Pax Aeroportos have signed an agreement to co-develop and integrate vertiport infrastructure at Campo de Marte in São.

Also: International Airport Review, evaint.com and airportindustry-news.com
2026-01-14T06:27:29.962343-08:00