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Canada proposes new aviation fees — potential impact on airlines and airports

Ottawa has proposed a package of new aviation fees that would change charges levied on carriers, passengers and airports. The measure, framed as a revision of aviation financing, is expected to affect airline unit costs and airport revenue models and merits close attention from operators and regulators.

2026-03-18T17:04:45.121743-07:00

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Europe's LISA travel screening — what airlines and airports must prepare for

2026-03-18T16:00:54.363009-07:00

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FAA ends 'see-and-avoid' for helicopters near major U.S. airports, mandates radar separation

2026-03-18T07:00:44.458477-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Ukraine preparing to reopen commercial airspace after four years — what airlines, insurers and regulators need to know

2026-03-18T12:14:07.448437-07:00

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Canada proposes new aviation fees — potential impact on airlines and airports Ottawa has proposed a package of new aviation fees that would change charges levied on carriers, passengers and airports. The measure, framed as a revision of aviation financing, is expected to affect airline unit costs and airport revenue models and merits close attention from operators and regulators.

2026-03-18T17:04:45.121743-07:00

Canada proposes new aviation fees — potential impact on airlines and airports

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Europe's LISA travel screening — what airlines and airports must prepare for An industry guide explaining Europe's LISA travel‑screening framework and its practical implications for carriers and airports. The piece outlines compliance obligations, operational impacts and the preparatory steps operators should take to integrate screening into check‑in, boarding and border processes.

2026-03-18T16:00:54.363009-07:00

Europe's LISA travel screening — what airlines and airports must prepare for

Associated Press

Suspicious package with possible energetic materials found outside MacDill AFB visitor center A suspicious package containing what the FBI described as possible energetic materials was discovered Monday outside the visitor center at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Explosive ordnance disposal and federal investigators responded; the investigation is ongoing.

2026-03-18T14:39:49.011104-07:00

Suspicious package with possible energetic materials found outside MacDill AFB visitor center

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Suspicious package prompts bomb‑threat probe at Montréal–Trudeau; FAA suspends flights, NORAD escorts A suspicious package found on an inbound flight prompted a bomb‑threat investigation at Montréal–Trudeau, temporarily halting departures and leading the FAA to suspend flights to the airport. NORAD fighter jets escorted two international arrivals while police conducted a probe and made two arrests, leaving operations limited.

2026-03-18T13:08:58.160466-07:00

Suspicious package prompts bomb‑threat probe at Montréal–Trudeau; FAA suspends flights, NORAD escorts

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Ukraine preparing to reopen commercial airspace after four years — what airlines, insurers and regulators need to know Four years after Russia’s Feb. 24, 2022 invasion emptied Ukraine’s skies and grounded commercial services, Kyiv is preparing plans to reopen its airspace. With airports idle and hostilities ongoing, airlines, insurers and regulators face complex safety, liability and operational challenges for any phased resumption.

2026-03-18T12:14:07.448437-07:00

Ukraine preparing to reopen commercial airspace after four years — what airlines, insurers and regulators need to know

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Delta A350 Diverts to Anchorage After Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant, Uses Racial Slur Delta Flight DL‑69, an Airbus A350 from Seattle to Taipei, diverted to Anchorage after a passenger allegedly grabbed a flight attendant, hurled the N‑word and threatened violence; the cockpit was secured during an emergency landing and the passenger was taken into federal custody.

2026-03-18T09:22:31.576221-07:00

Delta A350 Diverts to Anchorage After Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant, Uses Racial Slur

Bloomberg

How Southwest Secured an Advantage at Major U.S. Airports Southwest has carved an advantage at the largest U.S. airports by aligning its hub strategy and network tactics to compete with legacy carriers and repel low-cost rivals. In markets where major airlines staked hub dominance, Southwest’s focused approach has let it defend turf and expand share amid fierce competition.

2026-03-18T07:30:07.044876-07:00

How Southwest Secured an Advantage at Major U.S. Airports

FAA

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FAA ends 'see-and-avoid' for helicopters near major U.S. airports, mandates radar separation The FAA has suspended reliance on visual 'see-and-avoid' separation for helicopters operating in busy terminal airspace (Class B, Class C and TRSAs) and now requires radar-based separation when helicopters or powered-lift aircraft cross airplane approach/departure paths. The rule follows the Jan. 2025 Potomac midair collision that killed 67.

2026-03-18T07:00:44.458477-07:00

FAA ends 'see-and-avoid' for helicopters near major U.S. airports, mandates radar separation

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Canada proposes new aviation fees — potential impact on airlines and airports

Europe's LISA travel screening — what airlines and airports must prepare for

FAA ends 'see-and-avoid' for helicopters near major U.S. airports, mandates radar separation

Ukraine preparing to reopen commercial airspace after four years — what airlines, insurers and regulators need to know

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