Robert Pyne
Strategic Customs Duty Reductions Cut Costs on Personal Goods Imports and Boost Aviation Manufacturing
India's 2026 Budget reduces customs duties on personal imports and aviation parts while extending exporter timelines. These measures…
Senator Ted Cruz Pushes Rotor Act at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
The ROTOR Act (S. 2503) seeks to mandate electronic visibility for all aircraft in busy U.S. airspace. Following…
Fuel Supply Contract Dispute Pits Islamic Dawa Party Against National Wisdom Movement at Najaf Airport
Najaf International Airport is facing flight disruptions due to a fuel supply dispute between political factions. Issues over…
Winter Olympics Push Italy to Halt Strikes as Salvini Urges Calm
Italy has postponed the February 16 airport strike to February 26 to safeguard Winter Olympic travel. While this…
63,000 People Refused Visas to Ireland Over Two Years
The report critiques the unverified claim of 63,000 Irish visa refusals over two years. It explains that Ireland's…
Refueleu Aviation Push Raises Sustainable Aviation Fuel Stakes for Air France-KLM
New EU green fuel mandates are driving up costs for flights to China. Travelers should expect fare increases…
Ryanair Emergency Landing at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Causes Delays
Spain's major airports, MAD and BCN, faced massive flight disruptions on Feb 15, 2026, due to weather and…
Air Transat Cuts All Flights to the U.S. from Montreal This Spring
Air Transat will end its U.S. flight services by mid-June 2026, citing a significant slump in Canada-U.S. demand.…
Treasury, IRS Issue New Rules for Solar Tax Credits and Foreign Entities
New IRS interim guidance establishes the MACR framework to regulate foreign entity involvement in U.S. clean energy projects.…
Air Transat Leaves Snowbirds Stranded with United States Flights Axed
Air Transat will exit the U.S. market by mid-2026, terminating key Florida routes. The airline cites weakening transborder…
Labor Union Slams Trump’s Immigration Policies for Hotels
A combination of intensified immigration enforcement and policy shifts like TPS terminations is straining the U.S. hotel industry.…
IRS Audit Triggers Include Income Mismatches and Missing Key Forms
The primary IRS audit trigger for 2026 tax returns is the mismatch between reported income and third-party data.…
U.S. Firms Bore Nearly 90% of Tariff Costs, New York Fed Study Finds
The New York Fed reports that 2025 tariffs primarily increased costs for U.S. consumers and businesses. This shift…
US Congress Deadlock Over Immigration Risks Partial Shutdown
A funding stalemate in Congress puts the Department of Homeland Security at risk of a partial shutdown. The…
H-1B Visa Health Care Sector Seeks Exemption from $100,000 Fee
A bipartisan group of 100 lawmakers has requested that DHS exempt the healthcare industry from a $100,000 H-1B…