Editorial: Focus On Real Sustainability, Not Useless Flight Bans

PLUS: FAA budget proposal includes 15% increase and higher bizav fuel tax.

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Tuesday 12 March 2024 Air Transport Digest Editorial: Focus On Real Sustainability, Not Useless Flight Bans David Casey Spain is the latest European country to propose a ban on certain domestic flights as part carbon emission reduction efforts, following the footsteps of France. Read more. FAA Budget Proposal Includes 15% Increase, Higher Bizav Fuel Tax Sean Broderick Under the DOT budget request, FAA funding would total $21.8 billion, not counting another $5 billion in special bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) grants. Virgin Australia Eyes New Jet Types For Regional Subsidiary Adrian Schofield While Virgin does not specify which aircraft types it is considering, they are believed to be Airbus A220-100s or Embraer E190-E2s, according to a VARA memo. Air New Zealand Pauses Chicago Route Amid Engine Challenges David Casey Challenges with the reliability and availability of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines have forced Air New Zealand to suspend flights to Chicago. Advertisement Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) celebrated a remarkable 2023, processing over 2.7 million passengers and exceeding 2019 passenger traffic levels by an impressive 8%. Aruba Airport served 26 airlines, warmly welcoming LATAM Airlines in early December, and efficiently managed over 12,000 flights, connecting Aruba to more than 40 diverse destinations. Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C March 11, 2024) David Casey The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements. Advertisement Orlando International Airport is the gateway to Florida and the world. With easy access to major highways, rail and sea ports, and direct flights to over 150 destinations, MCO, will get you where you want to go. Podcast Latest Window Seat Podcast Podcast: Where Do JetBlue And Spirit Go From Here? Aaron Karp, Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss the news of JetBlue and Spirit's dissolved merger and what it means moving forward. Listen Now Advertisement Reserve your space today! The ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards recognize excellence across a broad range of airline operations and are widely considered the most prestigious awards in the air transport industry. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or attending the awards event, visit awards.atwonline.com. Aviation Week Intelligence Network Membership Required Carbon Analysis: How Low Can Wizz Air Go? William Moore Generally, European LCCs are performing quite well, although this might be expected, given the efficient nature of the way they do business. Regional Lessors On Lookout For Aircraft Portfolios Victoria Moores Aircraft portfolio deals, particularly among regional aircraft lessors, appear to be gaining momentum.

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