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DHS secretary proposes removing CBP from 'sanctuary city' airports, threatening international travel ahead of World Cup

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested removing Customs and Border Protection officers from major international airports in 'sanctuary cities', a move that could halt international arrivals to those hubs. His remarks to FOX News raise immediate operational and travel-disruption risks ahead of the June World Cup.

2026-04-06T20:26:49.949787-07:00

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Airbnb Eyes Offering Flights as Voice Tech and Policy Reshape Travel

2026-04-06T18:38:35.663999-07:00

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U.S. carriers say they can fast‑track 5G‑resistant radio‑altimeter retrofits by 2029 — but only with compensation

2026-04-06T16:16:30.227068-07:00

Skift

EU entry rules take effect this week as airports face longer border queues

2026-04-06T15:00:39.634812-07:00

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DHS secretary proposes removing CBP from 'sanctuary city' airports, threatening international travel ahead of World Cup DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested removing Customs and Border Protection officers from major international airports in 'sanctuary cities', a move that could halt international arrivals to those hubs. His remarks to FOX News raise immediate operational and travel-disruption risks ahead of the June World Cup.

2026-04-06T20:26:49.949787-07:00

DHS secretary proposes removing CBP from 'sanctuary city' airports, threatening international travel ahead of World Cup

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Airbnb Eyes Offering Flights as Voice Tech and Policy Reshape Travel Airbnb is exploring adding flight bookings to its platform as advances in voice technology and shifting policy reshape control of the travel booking journey, according to a Good Morning Hospitality podcast discussion with Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley and Jamie Lane.

2026-04-06T18:38:35.663999-07:00

Airbnb Eyes Offering Flights as Voice Tech and Policy Reshape Travel

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U.S. carriers say they can fast‑track 5G‑resistant radio‑altimeter retrofits by 2029 — but only with compensation Major U.S. carriers told regulators they can accelerate retrofits to make radio altimeters immune to 5G interference and complete most fleet upgrades by 2029 — substantially sooner than prior industry estimates — provided federal compensation and clear implementation conditions cover the costs and logistics.

2026-04-06T16:16:30.227068-07:00

U.S. carriers say they can fast‑track 5G‑resistant radio‑altimeter retrofits by 2029 — but only with compensation

Skift

EU entry rules take effect this week as airports face longer border queues The EU's new entry rules begin full implementation this week after a phased rollout that has already produced lengthy queues at European border crossings. Airports and land checkpoints warn processing times could worsen as remaining requirements take effect, stressing check‑in, staffing and passenger flows.

2026-04-06T15:00:39.634812-07:00

EU entry rules take effect this week as airports face longer border queues

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Commercial space operators ask FCC to pause market-access action as EU reforms advance At an FCC proceeding in La Plata, Maryland, commercial space operators urged the commission to delay any market-access rulemaking while the European Union's sweeping space regulatory reforms take shape, warning premature U.S. action could create conflicting licensing regimes and complicate transatlantic market access.

2026-04-06T13:36:19.405525-07:00

Commercial space operators ask FCC to pause market-access action as EU reforms advance

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White House proposes cutting 9,400+ TSA screening jobs and $1.5B from agency budget The White House has proposed cutting more than 9,400 Transportation Security Administration airport-screening positions and trimming just over $1.5 billion from the agency's budget, according to federal budget documents. The reductions would affect an agency that manages roughly 60,000 screening employees and airport security operations.

2026-04-06T12:10:52.557096-07:00

White House proposes cutting 9,400+ TSA screening jobs and $1.5B from agency budget

FlightGlobal

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Vertical Aerospace completes first piloted thrustborne hover‑to‑cruise transition of Valo under UK CAA oversight Vertical Aerospace has completed the first piloted thrustborne transition of its full‑scale Valo eVTOL, moving from vertical lift to wingborne cruise with a pilot onboard. The CAA‑supervised test, conducted in collaboration with EASA, advances Valo's certification campaign targeted for 2028.

2026-04-06T10:21:00.869508-07:00

Vertical Aerospace completes first piloted thrustborne hover‑to‑cruise transition of Valo under UK CAA oversight

Reuters

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FAA proposes hiring 2,300 air traffic controller trainees in budget request The FAA's budget request proposes hiring 2,300 air traffic controller trainees to tackle a persistent staffing shortfall that has reduced controller ranks and strained operations. The intake is presented as part of broader agency funding to support modernization and operational resilience.

2026-04-06T09:21:24.585597-07:00

FAA proposes hiring 2,300 air traffic controller trainees in budget request

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DHS secretary proposes removing CBP from 'sanctuary city' airports, threatening international travel ahead of World Cup

Airbnb Eyes Offering Flights as Voice Tech and Policy Reshape Travel

U.S. carriers say they can fast‑track 5G‑resistant radio‑altimeter retrofits by 2029 — but only with compensation

EU entry rules take effect this week as airports face longer border queues

News Timeline