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Reuters • Joanna Plucinska, Kate Abnett

EU drafts jet-fuel supply crunch plan to boost refinery output amid Iran-linked travel risk

European Union officials are developing contingency measures aimed at preventing a looming jet-fuel supply crunch by maximising refinery output. The initiative comes as the Iran crisis threatens air travel demand and operational stability, with upstream supply constraints raising the risk of pricing volatility and availability shocks for airlines and airports.

Also: The Independent
2026-04-16T00:24:34.356551-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Russia considers restoring up to 700 Antonov An-2 biplanes as Baikal delays persist

By Air Data News: Russia is studying the restoration of Antonov An-2 biplanes to cover gaps in regional and general aviation, according to local media reports, after delays in the development of a modern replacement aircraft.

Also: ch-aviation
2026-04-16T00:35:45.569433-07:00
Middle East   PaxEx   Singapore Airshow   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Iran conflict pushes SIA Group’s March traffic to new high

By FlightGlobal: The airspace closures across key Middle East hubs – stemming from the ongoing conflict in the region – have provided a significant boost to Singapore Airlines Group’s March passenger traffic.

Also: Australian Aviation
2026-04-15T21:40:07.556626-07:00
Middle East   North America   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews   Airlines   Spirit Airlines  
Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille, Siddharth Philip, Soma Biswas, Sri Taylor

Spirit Airlines at Risk of Facing Liquidation as Fuel Costs Bite

By Bloomberg: Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. is at risk of being liquidated as rising jet fuel prices spurred by the US war with Iran further squeeze the bankrupt budget carrier’s finances, according to people familiar with the matter.

Also: Skift, One Mile at a Time, View from the Wing, thebulkheadseat.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-04-15T14:54:29.722047-07:00
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Reuters • David Shepardson, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh

United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say

By Reuters: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched the potential for merging with American Airlines in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in late February, two sources said, raising the prospect of an industry-reshaping deal likely to face significant regulatory hurdles.

Also: Airline Economics, Wall Street Journal, View from the Wing, CAPA and NBC News
2026-04-14T21:23:58.907846-07:00