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Associated Press

Venezuela’s main airport partially resumes domestic and international flights two months after deadly earthquakes

Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía has resumed domestic and international operations using temporary modules, two months after twin earthquakes destroyed parts of Venezuela’s principal air gateway. The phased reopening restores commercial connectivity while highlighting the operational challenges of rebuilding critical aviation infrastructure after a major natural disaster.

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American Airlines flight attendants raise safety concerns as ICE enforcement expands at airports

American Airlines flight attendants say heightened Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity at airports is putting them in danger, including an allegation that an airline used its gate-announcement system to help arrange an arrest. The claims highlight growing tensions between federal enforcement operations, airline procedures and frontline crews.

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FAA tentatively approves JetBlue’s purchase of Spirit’s airport slots

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has tentatively approved JetBlue Airways’ purchase of airport slots from Spirit Airlines, advancing a transaction that could reshape access to constrained airports while adding a regulatory dimension to the carriers’ broader competitive and strategic plans.

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FAA proposes flight restrictions near Trump International Airport over Mar-a-Lago security concerns

The FAA is proposing unusual airspace restrictions around President Donald J. Trump International Airport, formerly Palm Beach International Airport, to address security concerns involving the nearby Mar-a-Lago residence. Only flights meeting unspecified “special safety and operational conditions” would be permitted to operate near the estate.

FlightGlobal

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FAA tentatively backs JetBlue’s purchase of 22 former Spirit slots at LaGuardia

The FAA said it is inclined to support JetBlue’s acquisition of 22 former Spirit Airlines slots at New York-LaGuardia, finding the proposed sale in the public interest because it would preserve low-fare competition at the constrained airport. The decision remains tentative.

Reuters

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Kenya aviation workers end two-day strike after pact with authorities, restoring operations at Nairobi hub

Kenya’s aviation workers have called off a two-day strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the government and aviation authorities. The industrial action disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other major airports, causing flight cancellations, delays and long passenger queues.

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South Korea Refers Seven Transport Officials to Prosecutors Over Jeju Air Muan Crash Localizer Claims

South Korean police referred seven transport ministry officials to prosecutors over allegedly misleading information about the condition of Muan airport’s localizer, which the Jeju Air flight struck before crashing on Dec. 29, 2024. The allegations add a potential accountability dimension to the fatal accident investigation.

New York Times

LaGuardia and JFK Add Trackers to Rescue Trucks After Fatal Air Canada Express Crash

Investigators found that a missing piece of equipment on a fire truck contributed to March’s deadly collision with an Air Canada Express jet at LaGuardia. Rescue vehicles at LaGuardia and JFK will now receive tracking systems, underscoring continuing scrutiny of airport emergency-response procedures.