Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

FAA bans SFO's iconic side‑by‑side parallel landings as Runway 1R closes for six‑month repaving

The FAA has prohibited San Francisco International Airport's high‑profile side‑by‑side parallel landings, citing safety concerns, as SFO simultaneously closed Runway 1R for a six‑month repaving and taxiway upgrade. Airlines warn the combined restrictions will reduce runway capacity and increase delays and reroutes.

2026-03-31T09:18:41.689559-07:00
Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines introduces first international Business Class suites as it expands into long‑haul network

By Alaska Airlines: Debuting this spring, the airline’s new long-haul Business Class marks a major step in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier.

2026-03-31T05:11:12.138905-07:00
Reuters

War-risk insurers granted permission to appeal UK ruling in AerCap case over jets stuck in Russia

By Reuters: Insurers including Chubb , Fidelis and Lloyd's were granted permission on Tuesday to appeal against a London court ruling in favour of the world's largest aircraft lessor AerCap over jets stuck in Russia since its war on Ukraine.

2026-03-31T09:45:47.694080-07:00
AviacionlineEdgardo Gimenez Mazó

ITA Airways officially joins Star Alliance as 26th member

By Aviacionline: ITA Airways officially joins Star Alliance as 26th member Star Alliance adds 350 daily flights to its network with the induction of ITA Airways. The Italian carrier starts full operations under alliance standards this April 1.

2026-03-31T04:41:24.951851-07:00