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Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base Oct. 24, cuts 7 aircraft and halves capacity, citing higher airport fees and Germ

Ryanair says it will end its Berlin-Brandenburg (BER) base effective 24 October 2026, after 11 years of operations. The airline plans to pull seven aircraft from the airport, cutting its offer by about half, and attributes the move to rising charges and Germany’s air-traffic tax.

2026-04-24T07:03:20.897240-07:00

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AFRAA: Africa jet fuel supply holds, but airlines are moving to short-term surcharges

2026-04-24T02:33:19.473341-07:00

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NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing

2026-04-23T11:49:58.064547-07:00

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Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld as 16th member, expanding the alliance’s Pacific network after Alaska-Air integration

2026-04-22T15:23:44.349021-07:00

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Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base Oct. 24, cuts 7 aircraft and halves capacity, citing higher airport fees and Germ Ryanair says it will end its Berlin-Brandenburg (BER) base effective 24 October 2026, after 11 years of operations. The airline plans to pull seven aircraft from the airport, cutting its offer by about half, and attributes the move to rising charges and Germany’s air-traffic tax.

2026-04-24T07:03:20.897240-07:00

Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base Oct. 24, cuts 7 aircraft and halves capacity, citing higher airport fees and Germ

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AFRAA: Africa jet fuel supply holds, but airlines are moving to short-term surcharges Jet fuel supplies remain steady at most major African airports, but airlines are increasingly adding surcharges as short-term availability risk and price volatility move to the top of flight-planning concerns, according to the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). The shift signals rising operational pricing pressure even without widespread supply shortfalls.

2026-04-24T02:33:19.473341-07:00

AFRAA: Africa jet fuel supply holds, but airlines are moving to short-term surcharges

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China's Air Central gets US DOT nod for cargo flights

2026-04-23T12:34:54.685235-07:00

China's Air Central gets US DO

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NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing The NTSB has issued preliminary findings in its investigation of the March 22 LaGuardia collision involving a Jazz-operated Air Canada Express CRJ-900 and a Port Authority fire truck. Investigators highlighted difficulties tracking the involved vehicle and a closing timeline in which the fire truck entered Runway 4 shortly before impact.

2026-04-23T11:49:58.064547-07:00

NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing

Aviation Today

LaGuardia collision fallout spotlights ATC dysfunction—and accelerates avionics-focused changes As LaGuardia’s deadly runway collision shifts from a seconds-long event to a multi-year systems problem, the push is moving toward an avionics overhaul aimed at compensating for ATC failures. The core argument: layered protections and cockpit awareness have not been working reliably enough under real-world conditions.

2026-04-23T08:20:47.195402-07:00

LaGuardia collision fallout spotlights ATC dysfunction—and accelerates avionics-focused changes

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Schiphol to cut airport charges by 10%+ for airlines through March 2027, citing Middle East-driven kerosene cost surge Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will temporarily reduce airport charges by more than 10% (10% for daytime flights) from 27 April 2026 through 31 March 2027. The discount is designed to offset sharply rising operational costs tied to Middle East tensions and soaring kerosene prices, despite an expected hit to Schiphol’s own financial results.

2026-04-23T05:36:06.523305-07:00

Schiphol to cut airport charges by 10%+ for airlines through March 2027, citing Middle East-driven kerosene cost surge

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BGS extends LOT Polish Airlines ground handling and fueling footprint across Central and Eastern Europe Baltic Ground Services (BGS) has extended its cooperation with LOT Polish Airlines at multiple stations across Central and Eastern Europe, expanding both ground handling and aircraft fueling. The update adds Tallinn to BGS’s fueling network and extends coverage in Riga, Ostrava and Vilnius.

2026-04-23T04:50:14.329345-07:00

BGS extends LOT Polish Airlines ground handling and fueling footprint across Central and Eastern Europe

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Sir Tim Clark: Emirates expects to “bounce back” after crisis amid Middle East disruption Emirates chairman Sir Tim Clark said the airline will recover from the current crisis, setting a clear message of resilience for its long-haul network. The comments come as regional airspace and airport disruptions have periodically forced Emirates to pause, divert, and later restart parts of its schedule.

2026-04-23T04:35:25.944531-07:00

Sir Tim Clark: Emirates expects to “bounce back” after crisis amid Middle East disruption

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Ryanair to close Berlin Brandenburg (BER) base Oct. 24, cuts 7 aircraft and halves capacity, citing higher airport fees and Germ

AFRAA: Africa jet fuel supply holds, but airlines are moving to short-term surcharges

NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing

Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld as 16th member, expanding the alliance’s Pacific network after Alaska-Air integration

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