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Smoke in Newark ATC tower forces evacuation and hour-long ground stop, compounding New York disruptions

Smoke and an electrical fire in the air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International forced an FAA-ordered evacuation Monday morning, prompting roughly an hour-long ground stop that compounded New York-area disruption after a late-Sunday accident at LaGuardia suspended services there.

2026-03-23T06:25:25.679152-07:00

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IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage

2026-03-24T01:05:53.972498-07:00

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El Al urges reopening of Eilat (Ramon) airport after Tel Aviv flight restrictions

2026-03-23T23:46:32.042103-07:00

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Mongolia closes state holding company that controlled MIAT

2026-03-23T20:05:54.700307-07:00

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Nigerian state sues Air Peace CEO over alleged unpaid taxes A Nigerian state has filed a lawsuit against the chief executive of local carrier Air Peace alleging unpaid tax liabilities, marking a legal escalation between regional authorities and the airline. The filing did not disclose the amount claimed or a court date.

2026-03-24T04:20:35.815389-07:00

Nigerian state sues Air Peace CEO over alleged unpaid taxes

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IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage IndiGo has shelved planned services to Shivamogga, citing a shortage of pilots that prevents the airline from supporting the new route. The carrier says crew availability constraints forced the decision, underlining staff supply as a limiting factor in its domestic network expansion.

2026-03-24T01:05:53.972498-07:00

IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage

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KM Malta evaluates Airbus A321neo to upgauge fleet KM Malta Airlines is evaluating the Airbus A321neo as an upgauging option for its fleet, signalling a potential shift to higher-capacity single-aisle jets to support network growth. The move highlights continued airline interest in larger narrowbodies to improve seat-mile economics on short- and medium-haul routes.

2026-03-24T00:35:55.603307-07:00

KM Malta evaluates Airbus A321neo to upgauge fleet

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El Al urges reopening of Eilat (Ramon) airport after Tel Aviv flight restrictions El Al has urged Israeli authorities to reopen Eilat (Ramon) airport after restrictions on flights to Tel Aviv, saying the southern gateway could restore capacity and serve as an operational alternative. The carrier argues reopening would help resume services and relieve constrained schedules.

2026-03-23T23:46:32.042103-07:00

El Al urges reopening of Eilat (Ramon) airport after Tel Aviv flight restrictions

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Mongolia closes state holding company that controlled MIAT Mongolia has closed the state-owned holding company that controlled its flag carrier, MIAT Mongolian Airlines. The government's shuttering of the SOE vehicle ends the existing holding structure overseeing MIAT, with further details on ownership, governance and next steps not provided in the initial reports.

2026-03-23T20:05:54.700307-07:00

Mongolia closes state holding company that controlled MIAT

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Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service Delta has asked U.S. regulators to defer Philippine Airlines' planned nonstop Chicago service, requesting a delay to PAL's market entry while related access issues are resolved. The action deepens a broader dispute over transpacific route rights and U.S. gateway allocations between carriers.

2026-03-23T18:40:14.613249-07:00

Delta seeks deferral of Philippine Airlines' planned Chicago service

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AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest service, inaugural flights began 22 March Romanian carrier AnimaWings launched scheduled flights between London Gatwick and Bucharest Otopeni on Sunday 22 March, marking its first service from Gatwick. The inaugural connection adds seat capacity on the London–Bucharest route and provides UK travellers a direct option to Romania’s main international airport.

2026-03-23T15:58:37.142216-07:00

AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest service, inaugural flights began 22 March

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Peru's Indecopi opens in‑depth review of Abra's $70M bid for SKY Airline Peru's competition authority Indecopi has opened a second‑phase, in‑depth review of Abra Group's proposed $70 million acquisition of SKY Airline, centering its analysis on routes from Lima and Cusco to Miami. The probe introduces regulatory uncertainty for the deal timetable and competitive dynamics on key international routes.

2026-03-23T15:50:05.005448-07:00

Peru's Indecopi opens in‑depth review of Abra's $70M bid for SKY Airline

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Smoke in Newark ATC tower forces evacuation and hour-long ground stop, compounding New York disruptions

IndiGo shelves Shivamogga route over pilot shortage

El Al urges reopening of Eilat (Ramon) airport after Tel Aviv flight restrictions

Mongolia closes state holding company that controlled MIAT

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