Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines
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Alaska Airlines offers loyalty status boost for sustainable aviation fuel contributions in April

Alaska Airlines is letting Mileage Plan members gain elite-qualifying miles by supporting sustainable aviation fuel during Earth Month in April. Passengers who contribute financially will receive rewards linked directly to their loyalty status progression while helping reduce emissions.

Kenton Jarvis, CEO
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easyJet asks passengers to leave flight at Southend due to weight limits

Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer
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Western Sydney International Airport set to change airline schedules with 24-hour operations

Tom Boon, Managing Editor - Airlines & Airports
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US regional airline first officer pay in 2026 reflects major industry changes

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Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer
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Delta Air Lines selects Amazon Leo for inflight WiFi, moving away from Starlink

Delta Air Lines has chosen Amazon’s Project Kuiper over Starlink for future inflight WiFi services beginning in 2028. The partnership aims to provide faster internet speeds across hundreds of aircraft while enhancing operational efficiency through cloud integration.

Joanna Geraghty, chief executive officer
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JetBlue adds new European routes from Boston and New York in 2026

JetBlue expands its European network in 2026 by launching two new routes from Boston while continuing daily services across major cities like London and Paris. Most flights will use Airbus A321LR jets configured for both business class suites (Mint) and economy seats.
Guillaume Faury, CEO
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Pilots identify five aircraft as most technologically advanced in 2026

A recent review highlights five aircraft praised by pilots as leading examples of aerospace technology in 2026. Innovations include enhanced automation systems designed to improve safety while reducing pilot fatigue across commercial jets and military fighters.
Tom Boon, Managing Editor - Airlines & Airports
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Winglets shown to reduce fuel burn on long-haul flights, report finds

A recent Simple Flying report confirms that winglets help cut airline fuel use—especially over longer distances—but their effectiveness varies by route length and design details. The findings highlight both operational benefits like emissions reductions as well as practical trade-offs.
Tom Boon, Managing Editor - Airlines & Airports
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Eurofighter Typhoon’s AESA radar compared to F-35’s AN/APG-81 in new analysis

A new analysis compares Eurofighter Typhoon’s CAPTOR-E radar with Lockheed Martin’s F-35 AN/APG-81 system. Both offer cutting-edge capabilities but reflect different philosophies in modern air combat technology.

CEO Kelly Ortberg
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St. Louis Lambert Airport gains first nonstop UK flight in over 20 years

St. Louis Lambert Airport welcomes its first nonstop UK flight since 2003 with new British Airways service from London Heathrow using Boeing Dreamliners. This marks an expansion of international options for travelers while strengthening ties between US Midwest cities and Europe.
Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer
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Delta Air Lines expands Premium Select for enhanced comfort on long-haul routes

Delta Air Lines continues expanding its Premium Select premium economy service across key international routes. Passengers benefit from larger seats, upgraded meals, priority airport services, and enhanced amenities compared to standard economy class.
Mark Anderson, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UCSF Diabetes Center
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UC San Francisco researchers advance work on type 1 diabetes functional cures

UC San Francisco scientists report new advances toward a functional cure for type 1 diabetes as their Diabetes Center celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary. Researchers describe breakthroughs in immunotherapy and cellular therapies aiming to reduce daily burdens faced by millions living with this chronic condition.