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Trump FY2027 budget seeks 50% cut to Essential Air Service, risking flights to small communities

The Trump administration's FY2027 budget proposes halving Essential Air Service subsidies — a $372 million reduction the White House calls "out of control" — prompting regional carriers and small communities to brace for potential service losses and mobilize lobby campaigns against the cuts.

2026-04-03T14:10:40.501515-07:00

Cranky Flier

Rising oil squeezes carriers worldwide as United rolls out new premium fares

2026-04-03T11:18:05.225940-07:00

Airways Magazine

Edelweiss receives first Airbus A320neo HB‑JDB, launches short/medium‑haul fleet renewal

2026-04-03T10:45:45.295975-07:00

AINonline

Jet‑A retail prices jump 19.2% in March, says iFlightPlanner

2026-04-03T10:26:15.042198-07:00

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Trump FY2027 budget seeks 50% cut to Essential Air Service, risking flights to small communities The Trump administration's FY2027 budget proposes halving Essential Air Service subsidies — a $372 million reduction the White House calls "out of control" — prompting regional carriers and small communities to brace for potential service losses and mobilize lobby campaigns against the cuts.

2026-04-03T14:10:40.501515-07:00

Trump FY2027 budget seeks 50% cut to Essential Air Service, risking flights to small communities

Cranky Flier

Rising oil squeezes carriers worldwide as United rolls out new premium fares Rising oil prices are squeezing airline margins globally, prompting fare increases, surcharges and capacity adjustments across regions. On The Air Show, reporters interviewed carriers about operational and financial impacts — and United announced a set of new premium fares to protect yields.

2026-04-03T11:18:05.225940-07:00

Rising oil squeezes carriers worldwide as United rolls out new premium fares

Airways Magazine

Edelweiss receives first Airbus A320neo HB‑JDB, launches short/medium‑haul fleet renewal Edelweiss has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo HB‑JDB in Zurich — painted in Norwich — and has initiated its short‑/medium‑haul fleet renewal. The type entered Zurich–Catania service on April 2 and is due to operate Larnaca and Rhodes rotations from April 4.

2026-04-03T10:45:45.295975-07:00

Edelweiss receives first Airbus A320neo HB‑JDB, launches short/medium‑haul fleet renewal

AINonline

Jet‑A retail prices jump 19.2% in March, says iFlightPlanner iFlightPlanner's retail index shows Jet‑A prices rose 19.2% in March versus February, the largest monthly retail jump in the dataset. The sharp increase translates into higher short‑term fuel costs for airlines and business aviation operators already exposed to volatile markets.

2026-04-03T10:26:15.042198-07:00

Jet‑A retail prices jump 19.2% in March, says iFlightPlanner

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British Airways to allow in‑flight voice calls over Starlink, sparking backlash British Airways will permit passengers to make in‑flight voice calls using Starlink Wi‑Fi — an uncommon and controversial policy for an airline that has drawn customer and public backlash. The move represents a notable shift in onboard connectivity policy as BA expands Starlink across its fleet.

2026-04-03T08:35:48.989543-07:00

British Airways to allow in‑flight voice calls over Starlink, sparking backlash

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Cargojet to divest 25% stake in U.S. cargo carrier 21 Air Cargojet has agreed to divest its 25% stake in U.S. cargo carrier 21 Air to an undisclosed buyer. The move ends a minority holding by the Hamilton, Ontario-based freighter operator (W8) in the Greensboro, N.C.-based carrier (2I). Terms were not disclosed.

2026-04-03T08:20:48.292938-07:00

Cargojet to divest 25% stake in U.S. cargo carrier 21 Air

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Under new ownership, 21 Air asks DOT to lift constraints as it plots cargo growth Following a change in overall ownership, Greensboro-based 21 Air has asked the US Department of Transportation to lift prior DOT constraints on its authority. The petition signals a push by the cargo specialist, now under new owners, to accelerate fleet deployment and expand commercial freight services.

2026-04-03T08:20:47.828932-07:00

Under new ownership, 21 Air asks DOT to lift constraints as it plots cargo growth

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Passenger dies on Korean Air Washington Dulles–Seoul flight after crew allegedly fail to attach oxygen mask, lawsuit claims A U.S. Department of Defense safety specialist from Silver Spring, Maryland, died during the final hours of Korean Air’s ultra‑long‑haul service from Washington Dulles to Seoul after flight attendants allegedly failed to attach an oxygen mask to an O2 bottle, a new lawsuit contends.

2026-04-03T08:06:55.900193-07:00

Passenger dies on Korean Air Washington Dulles–Seoul flight after crew allegedly fail to attach oxygen mask, lawsuit claims

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Trump FY2027 budget seeks 50% cut to Essential Air Service, risking flights to small communities

Rising oil squeezes carriers worldwide as United rolls out new premium fares

Edelweiss receives first Airbus A320neo HB‑JDB, launches short/medium‑haul fleet renewal

Jet‑A retail prices jump 19.2% in March, says iFlightPlanner

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