aviation   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Supply Chain   North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
The Hill • Jordan Perkins

U.S. jet fuel tightens as Iran war lifts prices and raises shortage risk

U.S. jet fuel prices have climbed since the start of the Iran war, driven by geopolitical tensions that are constraining supply chains and refinery outputs. Market tightness is increasing the risk of regional Jet A-1 shortages and could force carriers and airports to adjust operations.

2026-04-01T23:39:20.154566-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Africa   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
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Reuters • Aaron McNicholas, Alexander Dziadosz, Vinaya K

Satellite imagery shows Haftar forces deploying Chinese- and Turkish-made combat drones at eastern Libya airbase despite UN embargo

By Reuters: Satellite images reveal at least three new drones at an eastern airbase. Weapons experts say they are most likely from China and Turkey.

2026-04-02T00:10:30.805311-07:00
space   China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   NASA  
New York Times • Joy Dong, Selam Gebrekidan

China’s Aiming for the Moon, and NASA Is Looking Over Its Shoulder

By New York Times: The U.S. space agency launched a lunar flyby Wednesday, but Beijing is pursuing its own space program with formidable focus. Here’s what we know about it, in photos and videos.

2026-04-01T21:21:40.967519-07:00
aviation   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Orders   Airbus A350   Airbus   Boeing  
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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Atlas Air A350F Order Hands Airbus 60% Freighter Share, Ending Boeing’s Lead

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton and Bjorn Fehrm April 2, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing is no longer “freighter king.” The March 16 order by cargo carrier Atlas Air for 20 A350Fs gives Airbus a 60% market share..

2026-04-02T00:32:19.781329-07:00