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Fraport begins Terminal 3 operations at Frankfurt; China Southern’s 787-9 first scheduled arrival and SkyTeam Lounge opens

Frankfurt Airport has formally started regular passenger operations in new Terminal 3, with a China Southern 787-9 from Shenyang on 23 April 2026 the first arrival. Airlines currently using Terminal 2 will transition to T3 over the next three months, while the SkyTeam Lounge opens as Terminal 3’s first lounge.

2026-04-22T03:24:55.875731-07:00

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Australia revises ATC procedures after twin Melbourne runway overruns

2026-04-22T23:35:35.105935-07:00

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FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

2026-04-22T05:35:18.212607-07:00

Aviation Source

Jet2 adds nonstop London East Midlands–Paris for Summer 2027

2026-04-22T15:57:46.637810-07:00

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CAA tentatively lets Heathrow recoup up to £320m in 2027–28 fees tied to early third-runway expansion costs The UK Civil Aviation Authority has tentatively approved London Heathrow to increase airport charges in 2027 and 2028 to recover as much as £320 million in early expansion costs incurred in 2025–2026. The move is reigniting friction with airlines as they face fare pressure tied to third-runway planning.

2026-04-23T02:24:40.681167-07:00

CAA tentatively lets Heathrow recoup up to £320m in 2027–28 fees tied to early third-runway expansion costs

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Australia revises ATC procedures after twin Melbourne runway overruns Australian Transport Safety investigators say new air traffic control procedure changes will improve how “critical information” is communicated to flight crews following twin runway overrun events at Melbourne. The amendments aim to tighten cockpit awareness during operational phases associated with runway excursion risk.

2026-04-22T23:35:35.105935-07:00

Australia revises ATC procedures after twin Melbourne runway overruns

Aviation Source

Jet2 adds nonstop London East Midlands–Paris for Summer 2027 Jet2 will expand its network from London East Midlands Airport with new direct services to Paris for the Summer 2027 season, positioning the airport as a growing UK point of access to the French capital. The schedule targets the summer travel peak with year-ahead planning centered on nonstop demand.

2026-04-22T15:57:46.637810-07:00

Jet2 adds nonstop London East Midlands–Paris for Summer 2027

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Rosaviatsiya rescinds UAE flight-sales guidance as Iran restarts partial air operations and Iran Air resumes from April 22 Russia’s Rosaviatsiya has canceled recommendations for carriers to suspend ticket sales for flights to and from the UAE, signaling a shift toward restored commercial connectivity. In parallel, Iran has begun reopening aviation operations after a 50-day shutdown tied to the US–Israel war, with Tehran’s main airports returning from April 20 and Iran Air planning a April 22 restart.

2026-04-22T08:35:38.945644-07:00

Rosaviatsiya rescinds UAE flight-sales guidance as Iran restarts partial air operations and Iran Air resumes from April 22

The Guardian

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FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets The FAA is investigating a loss-of-separation incident at New York JFK involving two passenger jets—American Airlines’ regional aircraft and an Air Canada E175—during parallel approach operations. It is the second near-miss reported at the airport in recent days, prompting renewed scrutiny of approach spacing and procedures.

2026-04-22T05:35:18.212607-07:00

FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

Flying Magazine

One-Way-In, One-Way-Out airport flows add complexity for pilots—testing skill and runway-operations discipline Airports that adopt one-way-in, one-way-out configurations can create operational hurdles for crews, elevating the technical demands of runway and approach management. The setup effectively turns routine movements into more constrained flying tasks, surfacing differences in pilot technique and airport-side procedures.

2026-04-22T05:06:47.400965-07:00

One-Way-In, One-Way-Out airport flows add complexity for pilots—testing skill and runway-operations discipline

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EU proposes a Fuel Observatory to monitor jet-fuel stocks and prevent transport-fuel shortages The European Commission plans a bloc-wide “fuel observatory” to track production and stock levels for transport fuels, including jet fuel, and flag potential shortages early. The proposal is part of AccelerateEU’s non-binding emergency-energy coordination with states, fuel suppliers, airlines and airports.

2026-04-22T03:34:27.318057-07:00

EU proposes a Fuel Observatory to monitor jet-fuel stocks and prevent transport-fuel shortages

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Fraport begins Terminal 3 operations at Frankfurt; China Southern’s 787-9 first scheduled arrival and SkyTeam Lounge opens Frankfurt Airport has formally started regular passenger operations in new Terminal 3, with a China Southern 787-9 from Shenyang on 23 April 2026 the first arrival. Airlines currently using Terminal 2 will transition to T3 over the next three months, while the SkyTeam Lounge opens as Terminal 3’s first lounge.

2026-04-22T03:24:55.875731-07:00

Fraport begins Terminal 3 operations at Frankfurt; China Southern’s 787-9 first scheduled arrival and SkyTeam Lounge opens

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Fraport begins Terminal 3 operations at Frankfurt; China Southern’s 787-9 first scheduled arrival and SkyTeam Lounge opens

Australia revises ATC procedures after twin Melbourne runway overruns

FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

Jet2 adds nonstop London East Midlands–Paris for Summer 2027

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