Flightline Briefing 86 - April 13, 2026 From Turkish leadership shakes to Boeing 777 freighter certifications, we cover new routes, record Airbus orders, and the legend of "The Shrimp."

Monday's Flightline is live: March On-Time Performance stats, Turkish Airlines February traffic data, and a deep dive into the latest network shifts from Wizz Air, Etihad, and more.

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AeroMexico March 2026 Passenger traffic

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Volaris March 26 Passenger traffic

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Flightline 85 is LIVE! ✈️

🍌 Spirit goes "Big Banana" with new fleet decals
🏝️ Air Canada gambles on the A321XLR to Tenerife
🛡️ TSA faces a $1.5B budget "seismic shift"
⛽ Jet fuel spikes 92%—how carriers are pivoting

Full route data & analysis:
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Flightline Briefing 84 - April 6, 2026 Is your airline worth less than its miles? 📈 From the FAA’s SFO crackdown to $40 bag fees and the "banana" baggage hack, we’ve got the full briefing.

New issue of Flightline (84) is live! ✈️

We are diving into the latest technical shifts in global aviation, including key fleet movements and route updates. No fluff, just the data you need for the week.

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Flightline Briefing 83 - April 2, 2026 JetBlue leads the charge on fee hikes as energy markets volatile. Inside: Air Canada’s leadership crisis, the Volaris/Viva "Super-ULCC" merger, and 25+ new aircraft deliveries.

✈️ Today’s Flightline: The 85% Fuel Spike

⛽️ Fuel: U.S. jet fuel up 85% in 30 days. @JetBlue hikes bags to $59.
🇨🇦 Air Canada: CEO Michael Rousseau to exit by Q3 2026.
🇮🇳 IndiGo: Willie Walsh tapped as new CEO.

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✈️ Air Canada CEO to exit amid bilingualism backlash
🌍 Willie Walsh takes the helm at @IndiGo6E
⛽️ Jet fuel prices spike 85%—baggage fees follow
🏗️ @United goes "oversized" with lounges

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Flightline Briefing 82 - March 30, 2026 TSA staffing hits crisis levels as 500+ quit; Volaris & Viva tie-up; ICAO issues new power bank rules; plus global route & fleet updates.

🚨 Aviation Alert: 500+ TSA screeners quit as funding lapse hits 6 weeks. Plus, Volaris & Viva merge to form "Grupo Más Vuelos" and ICAO drops new global power bank rules. ✈️

Full Briefing: www.flightline.news/p/82

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Flightline Briefing 81 - March 26, 2026 Porter expands in Montreal; United reveals "Elevated" cabins; Finnair bets big on Embraer. Plus, a deep dive into the tragic LGA runway collision.

The latest Flightline briefing is out! ✈️

📊 Global traffic intelligence & volume shifts 📈 Airline performance metrics & financial health ✈️ The latest fleet movements, deliveries, and registrations

Read the full update here: www.flightline.news/p/81-084c

Flightline Briefing 80 - March 23, 2026 Global route expansions, TSA staffing crises, and United’s fuel strategy. Plus: 2026 fleet updates, a 9-hour flight to nowhere, and an EWR close call.

🛑 TSA/DHS Shutdown: 400+ resignations since Feb 14.
⛽ United’s $11B fuel surge: Kirby warns of tactical capacity cuts.
✈️ Fleet: 13 new deliveries this week.

Briefing 80 is live: flightline.news/p/80

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Kirby warns of $175 oil. 🛢️ Plus, ICE agents head to TSA checkpoints as the DHS shutdown hits Day 37. Issue 80 drops 4AM CT.

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A review of passenger traffic at the three New York City metro airports in January 2026. YouTube video by Flightline Aviation Briefing

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TSA sick calls for Wednesday - nearly 40% at #Atlanta and #Houston.

✈️ Flightline #79 is LIVE.

The intel gap is widening. Today:

🌍 35+ New Routes (Pro)
🇹🇷 50 Turkish Airport Pax Totals
📊 LatAm & MEA Feb OTP
📉 370 screeners quit since Feb 14

Don't operate on partial data.

Full report: www.flightline.news/p/79

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Tomorrow’s Flightline:

• Atlas Air breaks Boeing tradition w/ 20 A350Fs
• British Airways returns to Melbourne via KUL
• TSA sick calls hit 40% at HOU

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Going without pay, TSA screeners calling in at larger rates.

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Atlas is now the launch customer for the type in the Americas. While the 747-8F remains the "Queen," the A350F is the new backbone of the long-haul strategy.

Check out the full breakdown on Flightline. ✈️💻 #Cargo #Logistics #Airbus

The "Why": Timing and Regulation.
The A350F is currently the only large freighter meeting the 2027 ICAO CO2 standards. With the Boeing 777-8F facing timeline uncertainty, Atlas is securing its future capacity now for 2029–2034 deliveries. ⏱️

The Specs: The A350F delivers a 111-tonne payload with a 4,700nm range.

Crucially, it is powered by the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97. This engine tech helps slash fuel burn and emissions by up to 40 percent compared to the older freighters it will eventually replace. ⛽️📉

Big shifts at @AtlasAirWW. The cargo giant is breaking its all-Boeing streak with a firm order for 20 Airbus A350Fs.

This isn't just a fleet addition; it’s a strategic pivot toward the most advanced freighter tech currently available. 🧵 #Aviation #A350F #AtlasAir

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The world’s busiest airports in 2025.

Atlanta leads again, but Dubai, Tokyo Haneda, and Shanghai are closing the gap.

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Flightline Briefing 78 - March 16, 2026 Wizz Air & JetBlue expand routes, while Southwest exits ORD and IAD. Plus, a royal retirement at KLM and a rare aircraft seizure at Linz Airport.

✈️ Wizz Air & JetBlue expand, while Southwest exits ORD and IAD. Plus, the King of the Netherlands bids farewell to the 737 and a rare "cuckoo sticker" seizure for Ryanair.

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✈️ Wizz Air & JetBlue expand, while Southwest exits ORD/IAD. Plus, a royal retirement at KLM and a "cuckoo sticker" for Ryanair!

📬 Full issue drops tomorrow morning.

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Flightline 77 is live! ✈️

Today’s intelligence: 🛑 Middle East network collapse: 2,400 daily flights cut 📉 The "War Risk" insurance crisis paralyzing carriers 🇨🇦 U.S. Preclearance debuts at Toronto Billy Bishop (YTZ)
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Over 300 TSA screeners have quit during the current shutdown as they go unpaid for 25 days and counting.

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Middle East aviation faces a massive fracture with 2,400+ daily flight cancellations, while U.S. Preclearance officially touches down at Billy Bishop (YTZ). ✈️

Full breakdown in tomorrow morning’s edition. Catch up here:

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