Inflight OnlineSatu Dahl

Cabin sustainability won’t be solved by materials alone

A guest op‑ed argues cabin sustainability cannot be fixed by swapping materials alone; true gains require changes to cabin operations, lifecycle design, waste handling and passenger engagement. The piece urges airlines, OEMs and suppliers to coordinate on visible in‑flight measures and systemic process changes.

2026-04-07T05:46:03.899006-07:00
ReutersAllison Lampert

IFALPA calls for pilots to have final, non‑negotiable authority to refuse flights over conflict zones

By Reuters: Pilots must be given a "final and non-negotiable" say allowing them to refuse to fly over or within conflict zones without influence from commercial pressures, global union group International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) said.

2026-04-07T03:26:42.980538-07:00
ReutersKristina Cooke, Ted Hesson

Exclusive: Internal data shows ICE arrested 800+ people after tips from U.S. airport security officials since 2017

By Reuters: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 800 people following tips shared by federal airport security officials from the start of Donald Trump's presidency through February 2026, internal ICE data reviewed by Reuters show, a figure far above what was previously publicly known.

2026-04-07T03:11:48.919095-07:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Vietnam offshore operator orders three H225s

By FlightGlobal: Two units of the Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH) have placed orders for three Airbus Helicopters H225s to support offshore oil operations. The helicopters were ordered by VNH South and VNH North, says Airbus.

2026-04-06T23:46:13.309606-07:00