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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Lufthansa proposes folding pilots' transitional pension into company plan — could boost benefits up to 50% without raising costs

Lufthansa has proposed folding pilots' transitional pension into the company pension plan, saying the move could increase transitional benefits by up to 50% without raising total pension costs. The offer is an unexpected effort to resolve an entrenched pension dispute; the pilots' union has not yet responded.

2026-03-18T08:34:41.502301-07:00
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FAA

FAA and Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announce new safety measures to separate airplanes and helicopters after 2025 DCA midair collision

By FAA: More stringent safety protocol is based on a year-long analysis following the tragic 2025 DCA midair collision.

Also: Associated Press, Flying Magazine, CNBC, Reuters, transportation.gov, Seeking Alpha, The Independent and AeroTime
2026-03-18T07:00:44.458477-07:00
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

India directs airlines to make at least 60% of domestic seats available without ancillary fees

By FlightGlobal: Indian regulators are seeking to improve air transport accessibility by instructing carriers to offer at least 60% of seats on flights free of additional charges.

Also: Skift, travelandtourworld.com, Business Standard, indiatoday.in, Economic Times, Times of India, ANI News Agency and 3 more
2026-03-18T04:19:41.163800-07:00