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Allegiant to close Bellingham base on Nov. 2, 2026

Allegiant Air (G4) will close its base at Bellingham, Washington, on Nov. 2, 2026. The carrier — headquartered at Las Vegas Harry Reid — said it will continue operating its existing network from Bellingham despite ending the local base; flights to the same destinations and schedules will be maintained.

2026-04-05T22:06:19.152716-07:00

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Garuda to develop Denpasar (Bali) as a secondary international hub for eastern Indonesia

2026-04-05T18:26:31.988892-07:00

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Jet‑fuel rationing at four Italian airports (Linate, Venice, Treviso, Bologna) as supplier limits deliveries

2026-04-05T03:40:34.856315-07:00

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Trump FY2027 budget begins TSA privatization, seeks $52M cut and expands Screening Partnership Program

2026-04-03T09:10:36.935045-07:00

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Allegiant to close Bellingham base on Nov. 2, 2026 Allegiant Air (G4) will close its base at Bellingham, Washington, on Nov. 2, 2026. The carrier — headquartered at Las Vegas Harry Reid — said it will continue operating its existing network from Bellingham despite ending the local base; flights to the same destinations and schedules will be maintained.

2026-04-05T22:06:19.152716-07:00

Allegiant to close Bellingham base on Nov. 2, 2026

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Garuda to develop Denpasar (Bali) as a secondary international hub for eastern Indonesia Garuda Indonesia is developing Denpasar (Bali) into a secondary international hub to serve eastern Indonesia, the airline said, aiming to expand international connectivity beyond Jakarta. The move signals a formal network shift for the carrier in the eastern archipelago, according to the report.

2026-04-05T18:26:31.988892-07:00

Garuda to develop Denpasar (Bali) as a secondary international hub for eastern Indonesia

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Jet‑fuel rationing at four Italian airports (Linate, Venice, Treviso, Bologna) as supplier limits deliveries Four major Italian airports — Milan Linate, Venice, Treviso and Bologna — have imposed jet‑fuel rationing after a key supplier limited deliveries, with NOTAMs indicating contingent quantities through at least 9 April. Restrictions began this weekend; carriers say immediate Easter cancellations are unlikely but summer travel risks persist if shortages continue.

2026-04-05T03:40:34.856315-07:00

Jet‑fuel rationing at four Italian airports (Linate, Venice, Treviso, Bologna) as supplier limits deliveries

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Trump FY2027 budget seeks $372M cut to Essential Air Service, threatens rural connectivity President Trump's FY2027 budget would cut roughly $372 million from the Essential Air Service programme, proposing steep reductions to subsidies that support flights to small and rural U.S. communities. The administration calls EAS 'out of control,' prompting industry and local lobbying to defend threatened routes.

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

Trump FY2027 budget seeks $372M cut to Essential Air Service, threatens rural connectivity

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Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk Business aviation fatalities fell 50% in Q1, marking a notable safety improvement across the sector. However, runway excursions continue to drive a disproportionate share of accidents and operational disruptions, keeping regulators and airport operators focused on mitigation and oversight measures.

2026-04-03T10:40:42.034000-07:00

Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk

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Trump FY2027 budget begins TSA privatization, seeks $52M cut and expands Screening Partnership Program The Trump administrations FY2027 budget would begin privatizing TSA airport screening, cutting $52 million from the agency and pushing small airports into the Screening Partnership Program. The proposal follows high-profile security-line failures and is pitched as a cost-saving shift in how U.S. screening is delivered.

2026-04-03T09:10:36.935045-07:00

Trump FY2027 budget begins TSA privatization, seeks $52M cut and expands Screening Partnership Program

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Trump's FY2027 budget seeks $26.6B for FAA — a 6.2% increase with $4B for ATC upgrades President Trump's FY2027 budget requests $26.6 billion in discretionary funding for the FAA, a 6.2% increase year‑over‑year, with roughly $4 billion earmarked for air‑traffic control facility and equipment upgrades and a modest rise in the FAA operations account to support modernization.

2026-04-03T09:05:57.200285-07:00

Trump's FY2027 budget seeks $26.6B for FAA — a 6.2% increase with $4B for ATC upgrades

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Skybus terminates Newquay–Gatwick PSO early, cites fuel-price spike Skybus (United Kingdom) terminated its public service obligation flights between Newquay and London Gatwick on April 3, 2026, citing a recent spike in fuel prices. The withdrawal ends a subsidised link connecting Cornwall to London and raises immediate capacity and connectivity concerns for the region.

2026-04-03T06:41:21.811898-07:00

Skybus terminates Newquay–Gatwick PSO early, cites fuel-price spike

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Allegiant to close Bellingham base on Nov. 2, 2026

Garuda to develop Denpasar (Bali) as a secondary international hub for eastern Indonesia

Jet‑fuel rationing at four Italian airports (Linate, Venice, Treviso, Bologna) as supplier limits deliveries

Trump FY2027 budget begins TSA privatization, seeks $52M cut and expands Screening Partnership Program

News Timeline