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IATA at WOCA 2026 urges Latin American governments to tackle high fuel costs, taxes and congestion

At the Wings of Change Americas conference (WOCA 2026) IATA warned that soaring fuel costs, heavy taxation, airport congestion and weak regulatory competitiveness are holding back Latin American aviation and urged governments to treat aviation on par with other transport modes and seize a favourable international window.

2026-04-09T07:37:09.163585-07:00

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US extends deadline to impose retaliation over Dublin Airport capacity cap

2026-04-09T07:37:57.197079-07:00

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Wizz Air opens Turin base, launches seven routes to Spain and Italy

2026-04-09T06:17:28.956855-07:00

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Middle East airspace reopens; carriers restart Bahrain and Iraq services while rerouting around closed Kuwaiti sector

2026-04-08T22:51:23.238578-07:00

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Avfuel expands dealer network into Mid‑Atlantic and South Texas; Boerne Stage Airfield joins branded FBO network Avfuel has expanded its dealer network across the Mid‑Atlantic and South Texas, adding coverage in the Washington, D.C., and San Antonio areas and welcoming Boerne Stage Airfield to its branded FBO network. The moves increase business aviation fuel access and branded FBO capacity in key regional markets.

2026-04-09T10:31:39.941298-07:00

Avfuel expands dealer network into Mid‑Atlantic and South Texas; Boerne Stage Airfield joins branded FBO network

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US extends deadline to impose retaliation over Dublin Airport capacity cap The U.S. government has extended its deadline to decide whether to impose retaliatory measures over Ireland’s capacity cap at Dublin Airport, prolonging uncertainty for transatlantic carriers, slot allocations and route planning as officials continue diplomatic and regulatory consultations and trade-policy options.

2026-04-09T07:37:57.197079-07:00

US extends deadline to impose retaliation over Dublin Airport capacity cap

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IATA at WOCA 2026 urges Latin American governments to tackle high fuel costs, taxes and congestion At the Wings of Change Americas conference (WOCA 2026) IATA warned that soaring fuel costs, heavy taxation, airport congestion and weak regulatory competitiveness are holding back Latin American aviation and urged governments to treat aviation on par with other transport modes and seize a favourable international window.

2026-04-09T07:37:09.163585-07:00

IATA at WOCA 2026 urges Latin American governments to tackle high fuel costs, taxes and congestion

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Greenland to close Narsarsuaq, open new Qaqortoq — reshaping North Atlantic flight operations Greenland will close Narsarsuaq Airport and open a new facility at Qaqortoq, a relocation expected to reshape North Atlantic flight operations. The change alters regional connectivity, diversion options and logistics for passenger, cargo and military flights across southern Greenland.

2026-04-09T06:38:46.266635-07:00

Greenland to close Narsarsuaq, open new Qaqortoq — reshaping North Atlantic flight operations

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Wizz Air opens Turin base, launches seven routes to Spain and Italy Wizz Air will open a new operational base at Turin Airport from 14 September 2026, stationing a modern aircraft and launching seven routes — chiefly to Spain (Bilbao, Valencia, Malaga, Barcelona) while increasing services to Rome, Palermo and Naples — signalling renewed Italian expansion.

2026-04-09T06:17:28.956855-07:00

Wizz Air opens Turin base, launches seven routes to Spain and Italy

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U.S. deploys counter‑UAS 'drone‑controlling' systems to protect World Cup venues U.S. authorities are deploying counter‑UAS, “drone‑controlling” systems around FIFA World Cup venues to detect and neutralize unauthorized small drones. The systems are designed to protect event sites while avoiding disruption to nearby manned aircraft and existing airport and airspace operations.

2026-04-09T06:01:11.548828-07:00

U.S. deploys counter‑UAS 'drone‑controlling' systems to protect World Cup venues

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Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency Jeppesen has unveiled Smart Airport Maps, a new mapping product designed to improve airline ground‑operations efficiency. The offering targets better situational awareness for gate, apron and turnaround activities to help carriers and handlers reduce on‑ground delays and operational friction across airports.

2026-04-09T01:06:14.807386-07:00

Jeppesen launches Smart Airport Maps to boost airline ground‑operations efficiency

Aviation Week

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FL Technics opens $70m Punta Cana MRO; JetBlue named launch customer FL Technics is launching a $70 million, phased MRO facility at Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, positioning the site as a Caribbean maintenance hub. JetBlue is the launch customer under a base maintenance agreement, marking the facility's first airline contract ahead of operations.

2026-04-09T01:01:56.369131-07:00

FL Technics opens $70m Punta Cana MRO; JetBlue named launch customer

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IATA at WOCA 2026 urges Latin American governments to tackle high fuel costs, taxes and congestion

US extends deadline to impose retaliation over Dublin Airport capacity cap

Wizz Air opens Turin base, launches seven routes to Spain and Italy

Middle East airspace reopens; carriers restart Bahrain and Iraq services while rerouting around closed Kuwaiti sector

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