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Airlines for America opposes White House plan to shift small-airport screening to private security screeners

Airlines for America, led by CEO Chris Sununu, is challenging a White House proposal that would require smaller U.S. airports to use private security screeners instead of TSA personnel, according to Reuters testimony. The push escalates industry pressure at a time when TSA staffing and checkpoint performance have been strained.

2026-05-19T18:39:35.540869-07:00

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JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220

2026-05-19T11:04:46.242515-07:00

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Riyadh Air launches full-service Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July with its first 787-9 from its own order

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

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Qatar Airways to restart and expand Africa service from 16 June 2026, adding Port Sudan plus higher frequencies across key city

2026-05-19T00:39:35.939840-07:00

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Airlines for America opposes White House plan to shift small-airport screening to private security screeners Airlines for America, led by CEO Chris Sununu, is challenging a White House proposal that would require smaller U.S. airports to use private security screeners instead of TSA personnel, according to Reuters testimony. The push escalates industry pressure at a time when TSA staffing and checkpoint performance have been strained.

2026-05-19T18:39:35.540869-07:00

Airlines for America opposes White House plan to shift small-airport screening to private security screeners

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JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220 JetBlue has unveiled “Blueprint II,” a refreshed version of its iconic see-through Blueprint branding, applied to a brand-new Airbus A220. The move signals a renewed focus on aircraft and brand visibility as the carrier continues to lean on its A220 fleet identity.

2026-05-19T11:04:46.242515-07:00

JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220

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Boeing and Gilat hit offerability milestone for Sidewinder multi‑orbit inflight connectivity line‑fit Boeing and Gilat Satellite Networks say they have reached a key offerability milestone toward offering Gilat’s Sidewinder multi‑orbit electronically steered antenna (ESA) as a future line‑fit solution for inflight connectivity service providers. The step is intended to move multi‑orbit IFC from retrofit toward OEM installation.

2026-05-19T05:54:51.785758-07:00

Boeing and Gilat hit offerability milestone for Sidewinder multi‑orbit inflight connectivity line‑fit

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Pilot report: Textron’s Citation Ascend refresh adds new avionics and a reworked cabin A pilot evaluation frames the Citation Ascend as an evolution of the classic XLS, highlighting a logical upgrade path with new avionics and a refreshed cabin concept. The reporting positions the Ascend’s updates as tangible improvements over the baseline aircraft rather than a wholesale redesign.

2026-05-19T04:29:24.490730-07:00

Pilot report: Textron’s Citation Ascend refresh adds new avionics and a reworked cabin

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Riyadh Air launches full-service Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July with its first 787-9 from its own order Riyadh Air has opened public ticket sales for its flagship Riyadh–London Heathrow route, after months of limited, employee-only travel and readiness testing. Service starts 1 July and will use the airline’s first Boeing 787-9 delivered for its own fleet order, marking the transition from leased operations.

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

Riyadh Air launches full-service Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July with its first 787-9 from its own order

Airline Economics

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Qatar Airways to restart and expand Africa service from 16 June 2026, adding Port Sudan plus higher frequencies across key city Qatar Airways is strengthening its Africa footprint with multiple 2026 schedule changes effective 16 June, including three weekly flights to Port Sudan International Airport (PZU) and frequency increases to destinations such as Cairo, Cape Town and Dar es Salaam. The carrier will also resume Seychelles and Kigali services from June 2026.

2026-05-19T00:39:35.939840-07:00

Qatar Airways to restart and expand Africa service from 16 June 2026, adding Port Sudan plus higher frequencies across key city

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AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines says “evergreen” supply-chain issues are worsening operational and commercial pressure as fuel supply disruptions drive costs higher. With jet prices having more than doubled, AAPA’s new chief calls for government support and warns inflation and weaker consumer sentiment could deter air travel demand.

2026-05-18T20:54:34.201168-07:00

AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand

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Airlink to launch first-ever Cape Town–Zanzibar nonstop route in October 2026 with Embraer E195-E2 Southern Africa’s Airlink will introduce a non-stop Cape Town–Zanzibar service in October 2026, positioning Zanzibar as an attainable destination without connecting itineraries. The carrier plans to operate the inaugural route with its new Embraer E195-E2 jets.

2026-05-18T10:39:08.006514-07:00

Airlink to launch first-ever Cape Town–Zanzibar nonstop route in October 2026 with Embraer E195-E2

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Airlines for America opposes White House plan to shift small-airport screening to private security screeners

JetBlue reintroduces “Blueprint II” livery on a new Airbus A220

Riyadh Air launches full-service Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July with its first 787-9 from its own order

Qatar Airways to restart and expand Africa service from 16 June 2026, adding Port Sudan plus higher frequencies across key city

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