Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

IAG trims 2026 growth as kerosene costs rise; British Airways downplays jet-fuel ‘crisis’ amid Iran-war risks

International Airlines Group (IAG) says sharp increases in kerosene prices will add roughly €2 billion to its 2026 fuel bill, prompting a cap on capacity growth to around 1%. While British Airways’ owner dismisses a jet-fuel crisis narrative, IAG reports €351 million profit over Q1 and notes IAG Cargo revenue and traffic declines tied to the Middle East conflict and currency effects.

Also: AirInsight, The Independent, Financial Times and 3 more
2026-05-08T07:30:59.320213-07:00
Middle East   Supply Chain   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

EASA lays out safety guidance for using Jet A to ease fuel-supply constraints

By FlightGlobal: European regulator warns of potential operational risks owing to characteristics that differ from Jet A-1. Europe’s air transport safety regulator has published guidance for the use of Jet A aviation fuel, as a measure to alleviate potential Jet A-1 supply constraints.

Also: EASA and The Independent
2026-05-08T07:30:57.013844-07:00
Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

U.S. Gives Ireland Until June to Resolve Proposed Flight Cap at Dublin Airport Or Face Retaliatory Action

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Department of Transportation has given the Irish government until June 5th to resolve a dispute over a proposed flight cap at Dublin Airport or face potential retaliatory action after airlines complained that the environmental measures would breach an Open Skies agreement between the United States and Europe.

2026-05-08T08:07:29.448097-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
politico.eu • Tommaso Lecca

Russia halts flights at 13 airports after drones hit air navigation center

By politico.eu: Control center in Rostov-on-Don, which manages air traffic in southern Russia, was hit by Ukrainian drone strikes, Russian transport ministry says.

Also: themoscowtimes.com
2026-05-08T08:45:02.872307-07:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer posts US$1.4 billion in first-quarter revenue, highest ever for the period

By Air Data News: Higher deliveries drive growth, while profit falls and cash remains Embraer reported revenue of US$1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 31% year-on-year and the highest figure the company has ever recorded for the period.

Also: LARA and Aircraft Interiors International
2026-05-08T06:31:42.839086-07:00