Brazil is stepping up efforts to attract new long-haul air service from Europe and Asia as it seeks to convert rising international demand into inbound growth.

IATA says the Middle East conflict and resulting disruption to crude and jet fuel supply could force governments to reassess energy security strategies.

IATA Director General Willie Walsh says the oil price shock stemming from the Middle East conflict is not an “existential threat” to the airline industry.

A prominent senator raised questions about ex-DHS Sec. Noem’s handling of a report about the shoes-off policy at airport security checkpoints.

Southwest Airlines is tightening its lithium-ion battery carry-on policies to further mitigate risk of onboard fires.

The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations warns against normalizing crisis zone operations, particularly when they are prolonged and uneventful.

The FAA’s 2027 budget request of $22.35 billion is a slight reduction from the current year’s enacted total of $22.57 billion, documents from the agency show.

AirAsia X’s planned launch of flights to Bahrain in June, along with deliveries of new aircraft in 2026, remains on track for now as it navigates the fuel crisis.