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CAA proposes £27.20–£30.50 per‑passenger charge cap for Heathrow for 2027–2031

Britain's Civil Aviation Authority has proposed capping Heathrow Airport's per‑passenger charges at £27.20–£30.50 for the 2027–2031 regulatory period. Announced Tuesday, the draft cap is designed to set the airport's passenger charge ceiling across the five‑year review ahead of a final determination.

2026-03-30T23:45:16.757376-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines to cancel 23 weekly domestic flights from April amid jet fuel shortages

2026-03-30T23:12:30.093340-07:00

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IndiGo hit with $45.5M tax penalty by Indian tax authorities

2026-03-30T23:26:26.272415-07:00

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Yemen's FlyAden takes delivery of first Airbus A320

2026-03-30T23:56:24.221813-07:00

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Yemen's FlyAden takes delivery of first Airbus A320 Yemen's FlyAden has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 painted in the carrier's colours, upgrading from initial operations using a leased Boeing 737-800. The start-up, launched in 2024, had said it planned to acquire two A320s as it builds out regional services.

2026-03-30T23:56:24.221813-07:00

Yemen's FlyAden takes delivery of first Airbus A320

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CAA proposes £27.20–£30.50 per‑passenger charge cap for Heathrow for 2027–2031 Britain's Civil Aviation Authority has proposed capping Heathrow Airport's per‑passenger charges at £27.20–£30.50 for the 2027–2031 regulatory period. Announced Tuesday, the draft cap is designed to set the airport's passenger charge ceiling across the five‑year review ahead of a final determination.

2026-03-30T23:45:16.757376-07:00

CAA proposes £27.20–£30.50 per‑passenger charge cap for Heathrow for 2027–2031

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IndiGo hit with $45.5M tax penalty by Indian tax authorities IndiGo was hit with a $45.5 million tax penalty by Indian tax authorities, ch-aviation reports. Ch-aviation's item notes the update is part of its paid service—readers are invited to subscribe to access the full report and exclusive aviation news and data.

2026-03-30T23:26:26.272415-07:00

IndiGo hit with $45.5M tax penalty by Indian tax authorities

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Vietnam Airlines to cancel 23 weekly domestic flights from April amid jet fuel shortages Vietnam Airlines will cancel 23 weekly domestic flights from April across multiple routes after the national aviation authority warned of looming jet fuel shortages. The planned reductions, announced by the regulator, will trim frequencies on affected domestic sectors and alter carrier schedules.

2026-03-30T23:12:30.093340-07:00

Vietnam Airlines to cancel 23 weekly domestic flights from April amid jet fuel shortages

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Cathay Pacific raises fuel surcharge, keeps 10% growth target but warns plan may change Cathay Pacific will raise fuel surcharges from 1 April 2026 and is for now maintaining a planned 10% increase in passenger capacity this year, but warned it may revise that growth if high jet‑fuel prices persist or demand softens; it adds four HKG–LHR round trips in April.

2026-03-30T20:46:26.002297-07:00

Cathay Pacific raises fuel surcharge, keeps 10% growth target but warns plan may change

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Korean Air shareholders approve formal retirement of the 'KAL' brand Korean Air shareholders approved an amendment to the carrier’s articles of incorporation that formally retires the legacy "KAL" name. The vote removes KAL from the company’s legal identity, consolidating the airline’s corporate and public-facing branding under the Korean Air name.

2026-03-30T19:50:39.489556-07:00

Korean Air shareholders approve formal retirement of the 'KAL' brand

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Fiji Airways reduces state-backed debt to $162 million Fiji Airways has reduced its state‑backed debt to $162 million, the carrier said, lowering the amount of government‑guaranteed obligations on its balance sheet. The adjustment will be a focal metric for creditors, lessors and policymakers monitoring the airline’s financial position and exposure.

2026-03-30T15:41:06.822136-07:00

Fiji Airways reduces state-backed debt to $162 million

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Ryanair commits US$900m to West Midlands; bases ninth aircraft at Birmingham and adds five Summer 2026 routes Ryanair will invest US$900 million in the West Midlands, station a ninth aircraft at Birmingham Airport and launch five new routes for Summer 2026. The move expands the carrier’s UK regional presence and boosts Birmingham’s scheduled capacity ahead of next year’s peak season.

2026-03-30T15:20:06.571697-07:00

Ryanair commits US$900m to West Midlands; bases ninth aircraft at Birmingham and adds five Summer 2026 routes

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CAA proposes £27.20–£30.50 per‑passenger charge cap for Heathrow for 2027–2031

Vietnam Airlines to cancel 23 weekly domestic flights from April amid jet fuel shortages

IndiGo hit with $45.5M tax penalty by Indian tax authorities

Yemen's FlyAden takes delivery of first Airbus A320

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