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ICAO adopts stricter noise and CO2 standards for new aircraft — noise from 2029, CO2 from 2031

ICAO has adopted tighter international limits on aircraft noise and carbon dioxide emissions for new aircraft, with new noise standards taking effect in 2029 and updated CO2 rules following in 2031. The measures set global environmental certification baselines for future commercial aircraft.

2026-03-27T14:24:56.835423-07:00

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Allegiant, Sun Country file with US DOT to transfer operating authorities

2026-03-27T16:15:29.571460-07:00

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UN aviation agency limits power banks to two per passenger on flights

2026-03-27T12:30:55.671224-07:00

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Lufthansa Group and Verdi agree 4.6% pay rise for more than 20,000 German ground staff

2026-03-27T10:25:19.510347-07:00

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Allegiant, Sun Country file with US DOT to transfer operating authorities Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation requesting transfers of transportation authorities and related operating permissions. The procedural filings open DOT review of the transfers and could affect timing and conditions for any subsequent corporate changes between the carriers.

2026-03-27T16:15:29.571460-07:00

Allegiant, Sun Country file with US DOT to transfer operating authorities

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Brazil’s GOL completes corporate merger Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aéreas has completed a corporate merger, the carrier said in a brief notice. The announcement includes no public details on the merged entities, financial terms or governance changes; stakeholders are awaiting formal filings or further company disclosure.

2026-03-27T14:40:45.597362-07:00

Brazil’s GOL completes corporate merger

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ICAO adopts stricter noise and CO2 standards for new aircraft — noise from 2029, CO2 from 2031 ICAO has adopted tighter international limits on aircraft noise and carbon dioxide emissions for new aircraft, with new noise standards taking effect in 2029 and updated CO2 rules following in 2031. The measures set global environmental certification baselines for future commercial aircraft.

2026-03-27T14:24:56.835423-07:00

ICAO adopts stricter noise and CO2 standards for new aircraft — noise from 2029, CO2 from 2031

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UN aviation agency limits power banks to two per passenger on flights The UN aviation agency said new rules will limit portable power banks to two per passenger, effective Friday, and restrict their use during flight. The measure applies to rechargeable battery packs and establishes a formal passenger allowance for carriage and in‑flight handling.

2026-03-27T12:30:55.671224-07:00

UN aviation agency limits power banks to two per passenger on flights

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United media day: cabin refreshes, CRJ200 makeover and ~250 jets due over two years At a media day United unveiled fleet-wide product and cabin refreshes — including an unexpected makeover of the CRJ200 — and confirmed it will accept roughly 250 new aircraft over the next two years as it accelerates a broad fleet and cabin overhaul.

2026-03-27T11:19:42.029125-07:00

United media day: cabin refreshes, CRJ200 makeover and ~250 jets due over two years

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SES positions meoSphere MEO as the core of a multi‑orbit MEO/LEO inflight connectivity service SES is developing meoSphere, a next‑generation MEO satellite network intended to pair with LEO constellations to deliver multi‑orbit inflight connectivity. Positioning MEO as a core layer aims to combine MEO capacity and latency characteristics with LEO coverage for airline broadband services.

2026-03-27T10:39:35.364904-07:00

SES positions meoSphere MEO as the core of a multi‑orbit MEO/LEO inflight connectivity service

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Lufthansa Group and Verdi agree 4.6% pay rise for more than 20,000 German ground staff Lufthansa Group and trade union Verdi have agreed a collective-bargaining deal delivering a 4.6% total pay increase for more than 20,000 ground staff in Germany, roughly one-fifth of the group's workforce. The rise is backdated to January and is subject to Verdi member ratification.

2026-03-27T10:25:19.510347-07:00

Lufthansa Group and Verdi agree 4.6% pay rise for more than 20,000 German ground staff

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AIX: How Aircraft Cabin Innovation Is Shifting Across Asia‑Pacific — Strategic Takeaways for Airlines and Suppliers Aircraft Interiors Expo revealed the forces reshaping cabin design across Asia‑Pacific — evolving passenger expectations, premium‑led seat strategies, digital IFEC integration and sustainable materials — and set out clear implications for airlines and suppliers operating in one of the world’s fastest‑changing aviation markets.

2026-03-27T09:50:34.670486-07:00

AIX: How Aircraft Cabin Innovation Is Shifting Across Asia‑Pacific — Strategic Takeaways for Airlines and Suppliers

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ICAO adopts stricter noise and CO2 standards for new aircraft — noise from 2029, CO2 from 2031

Allegiant, Sun Country file with US DOT to transfer operating authorities

UN aviation agency limits power banks to two per passenger on flights

Lufthansa Group and Verdi agree 4.6% pay rise for more than 20,000 German ground staff

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