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Eni's Kenyan biofuel project faces farmer backlash — implications for SAF supply and airline reputations

Eni has promoted a Kenyan biofuel project as a template for sustainable aviation fuel production, but widespread complaints from smallholder farmers that the scheme "failed them" raise questions over feedstock sourcing, local benefits and reputational risk for airlines seeking SAF credits or offtake agreements.

2026-03-31T01:18:31.215465-07:00

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KLM to sell 75% of KLM Catering Services to Gategroup

2026-03-31T02:30:21.423393-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines to cancel 23 weekly domestic flights from April amid jet fuel shortages

2026-03-30T23:12:30.093340-07:00

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IndiGo hit with $45.5M tax penalty by Indian tax authorities

2026-03-30T23:26:26.272415-07:00

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KLM to sell 75% of KLM Catering Services to Gategroup KLM has agreed to sell a 75% stake in KLM Catering Services (KCS) to Zurich-based Gategroup, with the SkyTeam carrier retaining the remaining 25%. KLM said the proposed partnership will create new opportunities for KCS's growth and future development.

2026-03-31T02:30:21.423393-07:00

KLM to sell 75% of KLM Catering Services to Gategroup

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Estonia and Latvia report foreign drone activity near Russian border; Finnair flight returned Estonian and Latvian militaries reported foreign drone activity near their borders with Russia overnight, the latest in a string of airspace incursions troubling NATO’s eastern flank. A Finnair flight to Tartu was diverted back to Helsinki after authorities cited a drone threat over Estonian airspace.

2026-03-31T01:46:05.265489-07:00

Estonia and Latvia report foreign drone activity near Russian border; Finnair flight returned

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Eni's Kenyan biofuel project faces farmer backlash — implications for SAF supply and airline reputations Eni has promoted a Kenyan biofuel project as a template for sustainable aviation fuel production, but widespread complaints from smallholder farmers that the scheme "failed them" raise questions over feedstock sourcing, local benefits and reputational risk for airlines seeking SAF credits or offtake agreements.

2026-03-31T01:18:31.215465-07:00

Eni's Kenyan biofuel project faces farmer backlash — implications for SAF supply and airline reputations

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Yemen's FlyAden takes delivery of first Airbus A320 Yemen's FlyAden has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 painted in the carrier's colours, upgrading from initial operations using a leased Boeing 737-800. The start-up, launched in 2024, had said it planned to acquire two A320s as it builds out regional services.

2026-03-30T23:56:24.221813-07:00

Yemen's FlyAden takes delivery of first Airbus A320

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IndiGo hit with $45.5M tax penalty by Indian tax authorities IndiGo was hit with a $45.5 million tax penalty by Indian tax authorities, ch-aviation reports. Ch-aviation's item notes the update is part of its paid service—readers are invited to subscribe to access the full report and exclusive aviation news and data.

2026-03-30T23:26:26.272415-07:00

IndiGo hit with $45.5M tax penalty by Indian tax authorities

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Vietnam Airlines to cancel 23 weekly domestic flights from April amid jet fuel shortages Vietnam Airlines will cancel 23 weekly domestic flights from April across multiple routes after the national aviation authority warned of looming jet fuel shortages. The planned reductions, announced by the regulator, will trim frequencies on affected domestic sectors and alter carrier schedules.

2026-03-30T23:12:30.093340-07:00

Vietnam Airlines to cancel 23 weekly domestic flights from April amid jet fuel shortages

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India opens extra Delhi slots to foreign carriers as Gulf crisis disrupts operations India has opened additional landing and departure slots at Delhi to foreign carriers after Gulf hub disruptions forced cancellations and widespread reroutings. The measure is intended to accommodate diverted services, reduce passenger stranding and capture redirected international traffic while airports and regulators manage capacity under regional instability.

2026-03-30T21:20:26.804698-07:00

India opens extra Delhi slots to foreign carriers as Gulf crisis disrupts operations

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Cathay Pacific keeps a 10% capacity growth plan 'for now' as jet fuel spike forces surcharge and network tweaks Cathay Pacific will for now pursue a 10% passenger-capacity increase but warned the target could be revised if demand softens as jet fuel surges amid Middle East conflict. The carrier raised fuel surcharges effective 1 April 2026 and added four HKG–LHR round trips in April.

2026-03-30T20:46:26.002297-07:00

Cathay Pacific keeps a 10% capacity growth plan 'for now' as jet fuel spike forces surcharge and network tweaks

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Eni's Kenyan biofuel project faces farmer backlash — implications for SAF supply and airline reputations

KLM to sell 75% of KLM Catering Services to Gategroup

Vietnam Airlines to cancel 23 weekly domestic flights from April amid jet fuel shortages

IndiGo hit with $45.5M tax penalty by Indian tax authorities

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