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Regulatory aviation updates on FAA rules, EASA directives, international compliance, and policy changes affecting airlines and airports.

Will Laser Airlines Restore Direct Venezuela-US Flights After 2019 Ban?

Venezuelan carrier Laser Airlines applied to the U.S. DOT for foreign air carrier authorization to resume direct passenger and cargo flights to Florida, suspended since 2019.

Jan 26, 20263 min
Will Laser Airlines Restore Direct Venezuela-US Flights After 2019 Ban?
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When Winter Storms Ground Flights, What Are Your Airline Refund Rights?

Thousands of flights are canceled by winter storms; US Department of Transportation rules mandate full refunds for passengers who decline rebooking.

Jan 26, 20263 min
When Winter Storms Ground Flights, What Are Your Airline Refund Rights?
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What Happens When Winter Weather Cancels Your Flight? Know Your Refund Rights.

As a powerful winter storm cancels thousands of U.S. flights, passengers must know their legal right to a full refund, even for nonrefundable tickets, regardless of the cancellation reason.

Jan 26, 20263 min
What Happens When Winter Weather Cancels Your Flight? Know Your Refund Rights.
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Bad Weather Cancels Your Flight? US DOT Rules Mandate This Airline Refund.

The US Department of Transportation mandates a full refund for any canceled flight, regardless of the reason, even for nonrefundable tickets; airlines must process credit card refunds within seven business days.

Jan 26, 20263 min
Bad Weather Cancels Your Flight? US DOT Rules Mandate This Airline Refund.
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New Airlines Alhind Air, FlyExpress Challenge IndiGo's Market Dominance

India's government approved No Objection Certificates for Alhind Air and FlyExpress, intensifying competition for dominant carrier IndiGo, which holds a 65% market share.

Jan 26, 20263 min
New Airlines Alhind Air, FlyExpress Challenge IndiGo's Market Dominance
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Why Did the FAA Formalize Permanent Airspace Restrictions Near Reagan National Airport?

The FAA formalized permanent restrictions for helicopters and powered-lift aircraft operating in certain airspace near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Jan 25, 20262 min
Why Did the FAA Formalize Permanent Airspace Restrictions Near Reagan National Airport?
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IndiGo Vacates 717 Slots: Is Poor Pilot Planning Hurting India's Largest Airline?

IndiGo surrendered over 700 domestic flight slots after the DGCA cut its winter schedule, prompting an expert to call for better pilot recruitment and planning.

Jan 25, 20263 min
IndiGo Vacates 717 Slots: Is Poor Pilot Planning Hurting India's Largest Airline?
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Why IndiGo Surrendered 717 Flight Slots After DGCA's 10% Winter Cut?

IndiGo surrendered 717 domestic airport slots following a DGCA-mandated 10% winter flight cut, a move intended to stabilize operations after December 2025 disruptions.

Jan 25, 20263 min
Why IndiGo Surrendered 717 Flight Slots After DGCA's 10% Winter Cut?
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Did a New FAA Rule Under Trump Make Legal Drone Flight Impossible for Operators?

The Trump-era FAA issued a NOTAM creating invisible no-fly zones near DHS operations, which experts claim makes legal commercial drone flight practically impossible.

Jan 25, 20264 min
Did a New FAA Rule Under Trump Make Legal Drone Flight Impossible for Operators?
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Why did the DGCA force IndiGo to cut over 700 domestic flights?

IndiGo relinquished 717 domestic slots after DGCA cut its winter schedule by 10% following December's massive flight disruptions and a ₹22.20 crore fine.

Jan 25, 20263 min
Why did the DGCA force IndiGo to cut over 700 domestic flights?
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Air India's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner faces operational limits awaiting FAA clearance.

Air India will operate its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with certain operational limitations on the Mumbai-Frankfurt route pending critical FAA approvals.

Jan 25, 20262 min
Air India's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner faces operational limits awaiting FAA clearance.
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What Are Your Airline's Obligations When Winter Weather Cancels Your Flight?

US DOT rules mandate airlines must issue a full refund for any canceled flight, regardless of weather, but do not require compensation for meals or lodging.

Jan 25, 20263 min
What Are Your Airline's Obligations When Winter Weather Cancels Your Flight?
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Why Did the Delhi High Court Demand More Than Refunds From IndiGo?

IndiGo must detail its passenger compensation strategy to the Delhi High Court, which ruled that mere refunds for December's flight cancellations are insufficient.

Jan 24, 20263 min
Why Did the Delhi High Court Demand More Than Refunds From IndiGo?
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Why Did the FAA Make the DCA Helicopter Ban Permanent? New Rules Explained

FAA formalized permanent flight restrictions for helicopters and powered-lift near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), following a fatal 2025 midair collision.

Jan 24, 20263 min
Why Did the FAA Make the DCA Helicopter Ban Permanent? New Rules Explained
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India's Aviation Minister Unlocks Global Deals at WEF 2026 Davos Summit

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu affirmed India's aviation leadership at WEF 2026, securing talks with Embraer, EU Transport, and WMO on SAF, safety, and infrastructure.

Jan 24, 20263 min
India's Aviation Minister Unlocks Global Deals at WEF 2026 Davos Summit
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გადასახადები ჩარტერული ფრენების გაძვირების მთავარი მიზეზია – ACC Aviation

საკონსულტაციო კომპანია ACC Aviation-ის უახლესი ანალიზის მიხედვით, საავიაციო გადასახადების ზრდა გახდა ყველაზე მწვავე და „დაუყოვნებლივი“ ფაქტორი, რომელიც კერძო ჩარტერული ფრენების ღირებულების ზრდას განაპირობებს. ექსპერტების განცხადებით, ევროპისა და ჩრდილოეთ ამერიკის ქვეყნებში დაწესებული ახალი გარემოსდაცვითი და ფუფუნების გადასახადები პირდაპირ აისახება ბილეთის ფასზე. ეს გადასახადები უფრო დიდ გავლენას ახდენს სექტორზე, ვიდრე საწვავის ფასის მერყეობა ან საოპერაციო ხარჯები. ბევრმა ქვეყანამ გაზარდა გადასახადი კერძო თვითმფრინავებზე, რათა წაახალისოს მდგრადი საავიაციო საწვავის (SAF) გამოყენება. ACC Aviation-ის აზრით, ეს ხარჯი საბოლოოდ მგზავრზე გადადის, რაც ჩარტერულ ბაზარს უფრო ძვირადღირებულს ხდის. მიუხედავად ფასების ზრდისა, კერძო ფრენებზე მოთხოვნა კვლავ სტაბილურია, თუმცა კლიენტები სულ უფრო მეტად აქცევენ ყურადღებას ხარჯების ოპტიმიზაციას და ეძებენ ალტერნატიულ, უფრო ეფექტურ გადაწყვეტილებებს. კომპანია მოუწოდებს ოპერატორებსა და მგზავრებს, მოემზადონ ხარჯების შემდგომი ზრდისთვის, რადგან მთავრობები აგრძელებენ რეგულაციების გამკაცრებას ავიაციის სექტორის დეკარბონიზაციის მიზნით. ბიზნეს ავიაციის სფერო ტრადიციულად ნაკლებად მგრძნობიარე იყო ფასების მიმართ, თუმცა გადასახადების მკვეთრი ზრდა აიძულებს მომხმარებლებს გადახედონ თავიანთ სამოგზაურო ჩვევებს, რაც შესაძლოა ბაზრის სტრუქტურის ცვლილების წინაპირობა გახდეს. წყარო: avianews.ge

Jan 24, 20261 min
გადასახადები ჩარტერული ფრენების გაძვირების მთავარი მიზეზია – ACC Aviation
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Why Did the FAA Ban Most Helicopter Flights Near Reagan National Airport (DCA)?

FAA formalizes permanent helicopter and powered-lift restrictions near Reagan National Airport (DCA) following the deadly January 2025 midair collision.

Jan 24, 20263 min
Why Did the FAA Ban Most Helicopter Flights Near Reagan National Airport (DCA)?
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Why are Canadian Airlines Fighting to Keep Passenger Complaint Rulings Secret?

The Canadian Transportation Agency's passenger complaint confidentiality rules face a court challenge; major carriers like Air Canada and WestJet oppose public disclosure.

Jan 24, 20264 min
Why are Canadian Airlines Fighting to Keep Passenger Complaint Rulings Secret?
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Why IndiGo Vacated 717 Domestic Slots After DGCA Curtailed Winter Flights

IndiGo surrendered 717 domestic slots after the DGCA cut its winter schedule by 10% following December's massive flight disruptions and a ₹22.20 crore fine.

Jan 24, 20263 min
Why IndiGo Vacated 717 Domestic Slots After DGCA Curtailed Winter Flights
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India-EU Aviation Ties Soar: New Safety and Green Fuel Pacts Forged at Davos

India's Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas met at Davos to strengthen cooperation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel, safety, and digital transformation.

Jan 23, 20263 min
India-EU Aviation Ties Soar: New Safety and Green Fuel Pacts Forged at Davos
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