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India DGCA expands authority to suspend or revoke foreign airline authorisations over safety/security and ownership-control non-

India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) can now suspend or revoke a foreign airline’s authorisation when it identifies safety and security lapses, or when ownership and control are not vested in the designating country. The change strengthens regulator leverage over cross-border operators’ compliance status.

2026-04-30T20:59:23.748978-07:00

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Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure

2026-04-30T20:41:03.793836-07:00

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets under Airbus deal

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

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American Airlines restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year pause; adds second daily flight from May 22

2026-04-30T12:59:29.893523-07:00

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India DGCA expands authority to suspend or revoke foreign airline authorisations over safety/security and ownership-control non- India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) can now suspend or revoke a foreign airline’s authorisation when it identifies safety and security lapses, or when ownership and control are not vested in the designating country. The change strengthens regulator leverage over cross-border operators’ compliance status.

2026-04-30T20:59:23.748978-07:00

India DGCA expands authority to suspend or revoke foreign airline authorisations over safety/security and ownership-control non-

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Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is pressing the European Commission to abolish its aviation emissions trading scheme, arguing it raises costs and is pushing up airfares. The call adds to broader airline lobbying against EU climate policy as carriers weigh fuel volatility and compliance burdens.

2026-04-30T20:41:03.793836-07:00

Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure

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China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets under Airbus deal China Southern Airlines disclosed that it and subsidiary Xiamen Airlines have signed aircraft purchase agreements with Airbus for 137 A320neo-family jets—102 for China Southern and 35 for Xiamen—covering the carriers’ next-generation narrowbody replenishment pipeline. CAPA also notes related A320neo/A319neo deliveries.

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets under Airbus deal

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth Sun PhuQuoc Airways is eyeing an Airbus A330 debut in late 3Q26, signaling a near-term step-up in widebody capability. The timing suggests the carrier is sequencing aircraft deliveries to convert Vietnam’s tourism-driven demand expectations into deployable long-haul capacity.

2026-04-30T16:50:32.054289-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth

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SAS flags EU ReFuelEU risk: e‑SAF structural shortfall from 2030 could trigger a new aviation fuel crunch Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) says the EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation rules could create a structural shortage of electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e‑SAF) from 2030 onward, as mandated demand outpaces supply. The carrier frames this as a potential “energy crisis”-type constraint for airlines preparing decarbonization compliance.

2026-04-30T15:07:54.447144-07:00

SAS flags EU ReFuelEU risk: e‑SAF structural shortfall from 2030 could trigger a new aviation fuel crunch

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American Airlines restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year pause; adds second daily flight from May 22 American Airlines launched the first direct U.S.–Venezuela passenger service in seven years, with Flight 3599 operating from Miami to Caracas. Demand is strong enough to support an added second daily frequency starting May 22, though travelers still face passport-related hurdles.

2026-04-30T12:59:29.893523-07:00

American Airlines restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year pause; adds second daily flight from May 22

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Norse Atlantic long-haul low-cost model under pressure; IndiGo’s 2026 long-haul pullback questions ACMI/wet-lease durability Norse Atlantic says it has narrowed losses while exploring future options, but ongoing volatility threatens the long-haul low-cost thesis. Separately, indicators from IndiGo suggest 2026 long-haul capacity could be unwinding, with reservations shifting away from later-2026 windows on wet-lease support—signaling fragility in outsourced long-haul demand.

2026-04-30T10:23:29.774172-07:00

Norse Atlantic long-haul low-cost model under pressure; IndiGo’s 2026 long-haul pullback questions ACMI/wet-lease durability

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American Airlines launches “Me@Work” cabin performance scoring—flight attendants raise concerns over expanded tracking American Airlines has rolled out its “Me@Work” platform, giving an aggregate overall performance score for flight attendants based on a broad set of metrics. Cabin crew are now voicing serious concerns about how their performance is monitored and measured, signaling a potential new escalation in the carrier’s labor dispute climate.

2026-04-30T07:50:56.066347-07:00

American Airlines launches “Me@Work” cabin performance scoring—flight attendants raise concerns over expanded tracking

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India DGCA expands authority to suspend or revoke foreign airline authorisations over safety/security and ownership-control non-

Ryanair urges EU to scrap aviation carbon trading as fares face cost pressure

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets under Airbus deal

American Airlines restores nonstop Miami–Caracas link after seven-year pause; adds second daily flight from May 22

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