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KLM cuts 160 Schiphol flights as Europe’s jet-fuel shock bites profitability

KLM says it will cancel 160 flights to and from Amsterdam Schiphol during the second week of May, removing about 80 round-trip services from its European schedule. The carrier links the reductions to sharply higher kerosene prices, citing limited capacity that is no longer financially viable to operate.

2026-04-16T08:39:21.730856-07:00

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Flyadeal to launch two-class Airbus A330-900neo cabins with Geven and Jiatai seat supply

2026-04-16T01:39:11.861057-07:00

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IEA warns Europe has ~six weeks of jet fuel left as Strait of Hormuz disruption tightens supplies

2026-04-16T00:24:34.356551-07:00

Associated Press

Indonesia reviews US proposal for airspace overflight access

2026-04-16T06:14:58.010399-07:00

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ZIPAIR completes fleetwide MacBook Pro inflight server platform deployment as it transitions to Starlink LEO connectivity ZIPAIR says it has finished a fleetwide deployment of an “off-the-shelf” MacBook Pro inflight server platform to host and support in-flight services. The rollout runs in parallel with the airline’s move to Starlink low Earth orbit connectivity, aiming to accelerate development and deployment of new onboard offerings.

2026-04-16T13:12:14.435105-07:00

ZIPAIR completes fleetwide MacBook Pro inflight server platform deployment as it transitions to Starlink LEO connectivity

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Galaxy FBO expands capacity at two Houston-area airports to ease hangar constraints Galaxy FBO says it is expanding capacity at two area airports as Houston faces a growing hangar shortage. The move is aimed at increasing available ground handling and shelter for aircraft operations, responding to capacity pressure in the region’s fixed-base operator ecosystem.

2026-04-16T11:10:13.346744-07:00

Galaxy FBO expands capacity at two Houston-area airports to ease hangar constraints

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KLM cuts 160 Schiphol flights as Europe’s jet-fuel shock bites profitability KLM says it will cancel 160 flights to and from Amsterdam Schiphol during the second week of May, removing about 80 round-trip services from its European schedule. The carrier links the reductions to sharply higher kerosene prices, citing limited capacity that is no longer financially viable to operate.

2026-04-16T08:39:21.730856-07:00

KLM cuts 160 Schiphol flights as Europe’s jet-fuel shock bites profitability

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Changi Airport Group launches redevelopment of former CIP terminal for a new private travel & lifestyle hub (opening mid-2027) Changi Airport Group has begun redeveloping the former Commercially Important Persons (CIP) terminal site into a new private travel and lifestyle destination at Singapore Changi Airport. The plan includes an enhanced private terminal and expansion of the Hub & Spoke lifestyle cluster, linked to a Plaza Premium Group partnership, with facilities targeted for mid-2027.

2026-04-16T06:57:20.595059-07:00

Changi Airport Group launches redevelopment of former CIP terminal for a new private travel & lifestyle hub (opening mid-2027)

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Indonesia reviews US proposal for airspace overflight access Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry says it is reviewing a U.S. proposal that would change or expand overflight access to Indonesian airspace. The decision will shape how traffic can use Indonesia’s archipelagic routes and may also affect how security and authorization processes are handled for transiting operators.

2026-04-16T06:14:58.010399-07:00

Indonesia reviews US proposal for airspace overflight access

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DHS/CBP threatens to pull customs officers from sanctuary-city airports, risking suspension of international arrivals DHS/CBP is threatening to remove customs officers from 11 major U.S. airports in sanctuary cities, which would effectively halt international arrivals because CBP services would be unavailable. The disruption risk comes as the FIFA World Cup begins in about six weeks, raising concerns for inbound travel and operations.

2026-04-16T04:54:25.644121-07:00

DHS/CBP threatens to pull customs officers from sanctuary-city airports, risking suspension of international arrivals

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Korean Air completes $76M lounge expansion at Seoul Incheon to double First/Prestige capacity ahead of Asiana integration Korean Air has opened new flagship First and Prestige lounges at Seoul Incheon Airport (Terminal 2) after a 42-month renovation and investment of about $76 million. The project more than doubled lounge capacity and includes a redesign positioned for the airline’s forthcoming Asiana Airlines integration.

2026-04-16T04:32:26.262468-07:00

Korean Air completes $76M lounge expansion at Seoul Incheon to double First/Prestige capacity ahead of Asiana integration

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Flyadeal to launch two-class Airbus A330-900neo cabins with Geven and Jiatai seat supply Saudi Arabia’s budget carrier Flyadeal has selected Italy’s Geven and China’s Jiatai to equip its new Airbus A330-900neo fleet. The airline has taken 10 aircraft configured in two classes, with Geven supplying 14 Premium Economy seats per jet (Comoda AQ) and Jiatai providing the Economy cabin.

2026-04-16T01:39:11.861057-07:00

Flyadeal to launch two-class Airbus A330-900neo cabins with Geven and Jiatai seat supply

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KLM cuts 160 Schiphol flights as Europe’s jet-fuel shock bites profitability

Flyadeal to launch two-class Airbus A330-900neo cabins with Geven and Jiatai seat supply

IEA warns Europe has ~six weeks of jet fuel left as Strait of Hormuz disruption tightens supplies

Indonesia reviews US proposal for airspace overflight access

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