Leeham News
Oil and jet-fuel prices surged after the outbreak of the 2026 Iran war as Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupted flows, producing a sharp but not-yet-record spike. The shock heightens airline cost pressure, narrows the SAF premium and has spurred industry moves including Airbus's 'Book and Claim' SAF push.
Reuters
• David Shepardson
By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration said traffic was resuming at the three primary Washington, DC-area airports late on Friday after a strong chemical smell forced the evacuation of an Virginia air traffic control facility.
Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
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ch-aviation
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Reuters
By Reuters: The United Nations aviation agency said the use of power banks, or portable, rechargeable battery packs, would be limited to two per passenger on flights effective on Friday as part of new rules for using the devices while in the air.
FlightGlobal
• Graham Dunn
By FlightGlobal: Lufthansa Group has struck a new labour deal covering more than 20,000 ground staff in Germany, accounting for almost a fifth of the group’s workforce.
Airline Economics
Vertical Mag
By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | Automation is no longer optional We test fly the Garmin GFC 600H autopilot for the Robinson R66, soon to become standard equipment on the R66 NxG.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Air Algérie has ordered 10 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, according to a company statement cited by Algeria’s state news agency APS.
