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U.S. Visa Cancellations for Nigerians Rise Without Clear Explanations

Abrupt U.S. visa cancellations citing Title 22 CFR 41.122 have left many Nigerians denied boarding or entry, with no appeals…

Air France Rolls Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi Across Fleet, Starting Summer 2025

Air France began a summer 2025 rollout of Starlink Wi‑Fi, targeting about 200 aircraft and gate-to-gate coverage. Flying Blue members…

Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen Entry Opens New Business Aviation Avenues

On January 1, 2025, Bulgaria and Romania became full Schengen members, removing internal border checks and boosting travel, trade, and…

BOC Aviation to Lease Three Airbus Aircraft to JetSMART Airlines in 2027 Delivery

BOC Aviation will buy two A321neo and one A320neo and lease them to JetSMART, with 2027 deliveries and Pratt &…

Southwest’s Fleet Upgrades: Retractable Barrier Protects Cockpit When Door Opens in Flight

Southwest started flying 737 MAX 8 jets with a retractable secondary barrier in Labor Day 2025, complying early with the…

Hawaiian Airlines Converts 5 Boeing 787-9 Orders to 787-10 for Greater Capacity

Under Alaska Air Group, Hawaiian converted five 787-9 orders to larger 787-10s to boost capacity on high-demand routes; first 787-10s…

EU Eyes 10-Year Exemption on Aviation and Shipping Fuel Taxes

Denmark’s draft would keep aviation and shipping fuels exempt from EU excise taxes until 2035, add early taxes for small…

EU Urges U.S. to Reverse Palestinian Official Visa Ban Ahead of UNGA 2025

The EU urged the U.S. to revoke a visa ban affecting about 80 Palestinian officials before UNGA 2025. Washington cites…