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India orders 25% temporary cut to landing and parking fees for domestic flights

India's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges for domestic flights by 25% for three months, invoking special provisions to relieve carriers facing sharply higher jet‑fuel costs and financial stress after disruptions tied to the Iran war.

2026-04-07T23:12:31.597516-07:00

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DOT's Duffy signals openness to U.S. airline mergers, stresses consumer protections

2026-04-07T12:19:53.078445-07:00

Aviation Week

Southwest limits power banks to one per passenger as airlines tighten portable-charger rules

2026-04-07T10:47:18.176444-07:00

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Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

2026-04-07T14:12:15.892450-07:00

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India orders 25% temporary cut to landing and parking fees for domestic flights India's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges for domestic flights by 25% for three months, invoking special provisions to relieve carriers facing sharply higher jet‑fuel costs and financial stress after disruptions tied to the Iran war.

2026-04-07T23:12:31.597516-07:00

India orders 25% temporary cut to landing and parking fees for domestic flights

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Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE Emirates posted on its website that Iranian nationals are not permitted to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates, a sudden travel restriction that could disrupt connections through Dubai's hub and strand affected passengers. The carrier's notice offered no additional operational details.

2026-04-07T14:12:15.892450-07:00

Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

CNBC

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DOT's Duffy signals openness to U.S. airline mergers, stresses consumer protections U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he sees “room” for consolidation in the U.S. airline industry but any mergers would face close regulatory scrutiny over effects on prices, competition and could require divestitures. Framing the issue as administration‑friendly to deals, he put carriers such as Spirit and JetBlue in focus.

2026-04-07T12:19:53.078445-07:00

DOT's Duffy signals openness to U.S. airline mergers, stresses consumer protections

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FAA runs airport-based detect-and-avoid trials to test ACAS X; Reliable Robotics completes FAA contract The FAA flew remotely piloted aircraft in and around airports to test ACAS X and assess detect-and-avoid performance, with Reliable Robotics completing contract trials for the agency. The data will inform standards and certification pathways for large uncrewed aircraft operating in terminal airspace.

2026-04-07T11:51:13.899266-07:00

FAA runs airport-based detect-and-avoid trials to test ACAS X; Reliable Robotics completes FAA contract

Aviation Week

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Southwest limits power banks to one per passenger as airlines tighten portable-charger rules Southwest Airlines will limit passengers to one portable power bank per person from 20 April and ban in‑flight charging and overhead-bin stowage, joining carriers tightening rules to reduce lithium‑ion battery fire risk. Airlines are formalizing passenger allowances amid recent onboard power‑bank incidents and new UN guidance.

2026-04-07T10:47:18.176444-07:00

Southwest limits power banks to one per passenger as airlines tighten portable-charger rules

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Rising Indian wealth spurs business aviation growth as industry pushes New Delhi for regulatory reform Rising Indian wealth is driving a surge in business aviation demand, and industry leaders are pressing New Delhi for regulatory reforms to level the playing field. They say changes are needed to unlock investment in charters, FBOs, MRO capacity and aircraft financing to support market scale.

2026-04-07T10:31:21.817804-07:00

Rising Indian wealth spurs business aviation growth as industry pushes New Delhi for regulatory reform

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IFALPA calls for pilots' "final, non‑negotiable" authority to refuse flights over conflict zones Global pilots' federation IFALPA is pressing for a 'final and non‑negotiable' right for pilots to refuse operations over or within conflict zones, arguing crews must be free from commercial pressure and given sole authority in on‑board safety decisions — a direct appeal to regulators and carriers.

2026-04-07T03:26:42.980538-07:00

IFALPA calls for pilots' "final, non‑negotiable" authority to refuse flights over conflict zones

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TSA shared records on ~31,000 travelers with ICE; tips led to 800+ arrests since 2017 Internal ICE data and TSA records show federal airport security officials supplied ICE with records on more than 31,000 travelers from the start of the Trump presidency through February 2026, tips that ICE says led to over 800 arrests — prompting Democratic critics to cite traveler fear and confusion.

2026-04-07T03:11:48.919095-07:00

TSA shared records on ~31,000 travelers with ICE; tips led to 800+ arrests since 2017

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India orders 25% temporary cut to landing and parking fees for domestic flights

DOT's Duffy signals openness to U.S. airline mergers, stresses consumer protections

Southwest limits power banks to one per passenger as airlines tighten portable-charger rules

Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

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