On this week’s AvTalk, Indian airlines lose access to Pakistani airspace and gain a massive fuel bill. A massive power outage in Spain and Portugal affects millions of passengers, but airports keep moving. Newark falls victim to equipment outages again as Congress proposes $15 billion to modernize air traffic control. And JetBlue and United are said to be in talks about a proposed partnership that could see United back at JFK, but what form that partnership takes long-term is in the hands of United CEO Scott Kirby. And another major aerospace manufacturer lays out its plans for dealing with tariffs.
Helpful links for this week’s episode

* Indian airlines are routing around Pakistan
* House Transport and Infrastructure Committee proposal for ATC modernization (relevant text begins on page 20)
* Reuters: JetBlue and United in talks over partnership
* Airbus’ announces agreement to acquire Spirit Aerosystems work packages
* Air India taxiway takeoff final report

 
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