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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

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ITA Airways joins Star Alliance as 26th member, full benefits from April 1

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

AirInsight

A321XLRs reshape thin transatlantic routes as Iberia launches Madrid–Newark

2026-03-31T06:50:25.150795-07:00

Skift

Virgin Atlantic ends Riyadh service under new CEO less than a year after launch amid weak demand

2026-03-31T07:58:46.773248-07:00

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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

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

Skift

Virgin Atlantic ends Riyadh service under new CEO less than a year after launch amid weak demand Virgin Atlantic has permanently ended its Riyadh service less than a year after launching the route — and within three months of new CEO Corneel Koster taking over — citing persistently weak demand. Observers say signs of soft traffic pre-dated recent Iran-related Gulf airspace disruptions.

2026-03-31T07:58:46.773248-07:00

Virgin Atlantic ends Riyadh service under new CEO less than a year after launch amid weak demand

AirInsight

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A321XLRs reshape thin transatlantic routes as Iberia launches Madrid–Newark Iberia has inaugurated a Madrid–Newark service operated with the A321XLR as American and United deploy long‑range single‑aisle aircraft on thin transatlantic markets. The type's range and lower trip costs are prompting carriers to rethink widebody economics, premium offerings and frequency planning.

2026-03-31T06:50:25.150795-07:00

A321XLRs reshape thin transatlantic routes as Iberia launches Madrid–Newark

Skift

Dubai unveils AED1bn ($272m) tourism support package as Iran war slashes visitors Dubai announced targeted support for hotels and tourism operators drawn from an AED1 billion ($272 million) fund to shore up its visitor economy after the Iran war sharply reduced tourist numbers. The measures are intended to stabilise the hospitality sector and help sustain inbound travel demand as risks persist.

2026-03-31T05:40:16.320046-07:00

Dubai unveils AED1bn ($272m) tourism support package as Iran war slashes visitors

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Volotea leans toward adding a second aircraft type for late‑2020s fleet Volotea is leaning toward selecting a second aircraft type for deliveries in the late 2020s, signalling a shift in its fleet strategy. The decision will set procurement timelines and delivery commitments that shape the carrier’s capacity planning and order-placement approach.

2026-03-31T05:11:14.999008-07:00

Volotea leans toward adding a second aircraft type for late‑2020s fleet

Aviacionline

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ITA Airways joins Star Alliance as 26th member, full benefits from April 1 ITA Airways will become Star Alliance’s 26th member on April 1, completing its integration into the global alliance. The move — with ITA 41% owned by Lufthansa Group — activates through check‑in, lounge access and loyalty reciprocity across the alliance network.

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

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance as 26th member, full benefits from April 1

Aviacionline

Peach Aviation unveils 15th‑anniversary brand refresh with design studio nendo Japan’s largest low‑cost carrier Peach Aviation is marking its 15th anniversary with a corporate rebrand developed with design studio nendo. The makeover, led by CEO Kazunari Ohashi, follows a growth milestone—75 million passengers carried—and aims to reposition the LCC for its next phase.

2026-03-31T04:12:41.631637-07:00

Peach Aviation unveils 15th‑anniversary brand refresh with design studio nendo

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Delta picks Amazon Leo over Starlink for in‑flight Wi‑Fi on 500 aircraft from 2028 Delta Air Lines will deploy Amazon's Leo LEO satellite internet on at least 500 aircraft beginning in 2028, choosing the newcomer over SpaceX's Starlink. The deal promises low‑latency, high‑bandwidth gate‑to‑gate connectivity — even though Amazon Leo is not yet operational.

2026-03-31T04:00:33.018485-07:00

Delta picks Amazon Leo over Starlink for in‑flight Wi‑Fi on 500 aircraft from 2028

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

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance as 26th member, full benefits from April 1

A321XLRs reshape thin transatlantic routes as Iberia launches Madrid–Newark

Virgin Atlantic ends Riyadh service under new CEO less than a year after launch amid weak demand

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