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FAA grants Horizon Air a one-year extension to fit secondary cockpit barriers on new Embraer regionals

The FAA has granted Horizon Air a one-year compliance extension to install secondary cockpit barriers in new Embraer regional jets, a safety rule decades in the making. The decision proceeds despite opposition from the USA's largest pilot union and alters Horizon's rollout timetable.

2026-04-02T15:06:03.547353-07:00

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GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans

2026-04-02T13:58:16.040425-07:00

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Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

2026-04-02T13:10:54.491202-07:00

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EU to compensate Air Canada and SAS over repaid competition fines

2026-04-02T11:38:26.122148-07:00

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Judge expedites appeal in Delta–Aeroméxico joint-venture case, schedules oral hearing A federal judge has fast-tracked the appeal of the DOT's order to dismantle the Delta–Aeroméxico joint venture and has agreed to an expedited oral hearing. Delta and Aeroméxico are seeking a court order to keep the partnership intact while the legal challenge proceeds.

2026-04-02T15:06:03.760201-07:00

Judge expedites appeal in Delta–Aeroméxico joint-venture case, schedules oral hearing

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FAA grants Horizon Air a one-year extension to fit secondary cockpit barriers on new Embraer regionals The FAA has granted Horizon Air a one-year compliance extension to install secondary cockpit barriers in new Embraer regional jets, a safety rule decades in the making. The decision proceeds despite opposition from the USA's largest pilot union and alters Horizon's rollout timetable.

2026-04-02T15:06:03.547353-07:00

FAA grants Horizon Air a one-year extension to fit secondary cockpit barriers on new Embraer regionals

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GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans US operator GlobalX has taken delivery of an owned Airbus A320-200 and outlined hybrid ownership plans for future fleet acquisitions. The announcement frames its near‑term fleet strategy around a mix of owned aircraft and alternative acquisition arrangements to support growth.

2026-04-02T13:58:16.040425-07:00

GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans

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Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier Brazil's civil aviation regulator has revoked the air operator certificate of regional carrier MAP Linhas Aéreas, immediately grounding the airline. The decision removes MAP from service and will disrupt its regional capacity until the regulator issues further details and next steps.

2026-04-02T13:10:54.491202-07:00

Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

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EU to compensate Air Canada and SAS over repaid competition fines The European Commission will compensate Air Canada and SAS for competition fines the carriers repaid, the report says. The move closes a dispute over enforcement repayments and could prompt other carriers to seek restitution tied to prior EU antitrust penalties.

2026-04-02T11:38:26.122148-07:00

EU to compensate Air Canada and SAS over repaid competition fines

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Turkish Airlines to buy 40% stake in DB Tarımsal Enerji for $42m to secure SAF supply Turkish Airlines has submitted a binding offer to acquire a 40% stake in Izmir-based biodiesel producer DB Tarımsal Enerji, proposing roughly $42 million of investment to bolster the carrier’s sustainable aviation fuel supply and reduce exposure to tight SAF markets.

2026-04-02T11:01:40.193501-07:00

Turkish Airlines to buy 40% stake in DB Tarımsal Enerji for $42m to secure SAF supply

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TAP to wet‑lease A330‑300 to bolster short‑term widebody capacity TAP Air Portugal will wet‑lease an Airbus A330‑300 to bolster short‑term widebody capacity. The temporary wet‑lease supplies immediate twin‑aisle lift to cover schedule and demand gaps, offering a near‑term operational fix while TAP manages fleet availability and transitions.

2026-04-02T10:59:10.165298-07:00

TAP to wet‑lease A330‑300 to bolster short‑term widebody capacity

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Malaysia Aviation Group holds fleet steady amid Middle East war; targets Q4 widebody replacement after profit surge Malaysia Aviation Group says it will not materially change its operating fleet despite the Middle East conflict, citing healthy near‑term demand, and intends to place a long‑range widebody replacement order in Q4. The group doubled annual profit on higher traffic and fleet expansion but flags a cautious 2026 outlook.

2026-04-02T10:15:46.842941-07:00

Malaysia Aviation Group holds fleet steady amid Middle East war; targets Q4 widebody replacement after profit surge

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FAA grants Horizon Air a one-year extension to fit secondary cockpit barriers on new Embraer regionals

GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans

Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

EU to compensate Air Canada and SAS over repaid competition fines

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