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Skift • Seth Borko

Skift: Iran war could add $24B in jet-fuel costs and lift fares 10%+

Skift Research estimates a war with Iran could add roughly $24 billion in extra jet-fuel costs for U.S. airlines and push passenger fares up more than 10%. The analysis warns carriers would face significant margin pressure as fuel — typically ~20% of operating costs — spikes and route adjustments strain capacity.

2026-03-09T15:38:03.050089-07:00

eVTOL Orders Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation Archer Aviation

Vertical Mag

BETA Technologies selected for FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, cleared to begin U.S. aircraft deliveries

By Vertical Mag: BETA was selected to participate in seven of eight eIPP launch programs.

AINonline

DOT Selects Eight Projects — Including Archer, Wisk, Beta and Joby — for Nationwide eVTOL Integration Trials

FAA

FAA and Transportation Secretary Announce Eight Selections for eVTOL/AAM Pilot Program

Also: transportation.gov, Aerospace America, Unmanned Airspace, Urban Air Mobility News, stateaviationjournal.com and stateaviationjournal.com

2026-03-09T13:23:57.755497-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Airlines

ch-aviation

US's GlobalX to park two freighters amid persistent slump

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2026-03-09T14:59:22.098502-07:00

PaxEx North America Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

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Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

Canada to open US preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on March 10, 2026

By Runway Girl: Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, accompanied by the Honourable Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Ontario Minister of Transportation, announced that, building on the foundation of newly strengthened Preclearance Regulations in Canada, a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for United States-bound travellers will open on March 10, 2026.

2026-03-09T15:33:47.750556-07:00

MRO Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation

Vertical Mag

Hartzell Engine Tech earns FAA PMA for AeroForce V‑Band clamp to meet AD 2023‑09‑09

By Vertical Mag: New FAA-approved clamp offers operators a compliant replacement as Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-09 mandates V-band coupling upgrades.

2026-03-09T14:24:24.172296-07:00

Event eVTOL North America Policy & Regulation Archer Aviation

Vertical Mag

Archer, with partners in Florida, New York and Texas, joins White House air‑taxi pilot program to prepare for early Midnight ops in H2 2026

By Vertical Mag: Archer will now work with partners in Texas, Florida and New York to prepare for early Midnight operations in those states as soon as the second half of 2026.

Aviation Source

Archer Advances US Air Taxi Plans as States Join White House eVTOL Pilot Program

Also: DroneXL

2026-03-09T13:23:56.802157-07:00

Supply Chain Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus A350 Airbus Airbus A320

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus deliveries continue to lag last year’s pace

By FlightGlobal: Airbus delivered fewer aircraft over the first two months - a total of 54 - than the 65 achieved in the same period last year. The airframer handed over 35 aircraft in February comprising 25 A320neo-family jets and eight A220s, plus two A350s.

AirInsight

Airbus Delivers 35 Aircraft in February as Engine Shortages and A350 Delays Threaten 2026 870‑Jet Target

Aviation Source

Airbus Delivers 35 Aircraft in February, Chasing Ambitious 870-Delivery Target

Also: Aviation24

2026-03-09T11:38:58.506992-07:00

Europe Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends Airbus Airbus A320 Airlines

Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

American Airlines Celebrates Inaugural A321XLR Flight Between New York-JFK and Edinburgh

By Breitflyte: American Airlines’ first international Airbus A321XLR flight took place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 with service from New York-JFK to Edinburgh, Scotland.

Aviation Source