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CNBC

War in Iran shutters Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi hubs — airlines burning cash as traffic collapses

The war in Iran has closed or severely disrupted Gulf hubs — Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi — stranding tens of thousands and wiping out traffic that can total 500,000 passengers a day across the three and represents about 10% of global international travel. Carriers are operating near‑empty flights and rerouting services.

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2026-03-19T01:19:00.638789-07:00
eVTOL   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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Leeham News • Bjorn Fehrm, Leehamcoeu

The state of alternative propulsion aircraft — Part 8: Why electric‑hybrid concepts fall short operationally

By Leeham News: Subscription required By Bjorn Fehrm March 19, 2026, © Leeham News: In our series on the state of alternative propulsion projects, we have analysed electric hybrid projects and found that these do not make for an operationally acceptable..

2026-03-19T01:34:03.402724-07:00
ch-aviation

Air Astana to pursue $4mn share buyback in 2026

By ch-aviation: Air Astana (KC, Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev) will repurchase up to 1,506,583 shares, representing approximately 0.4% of its issued share capital, for a maximum consideration...

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2026-03-18T23:58:08.327739-07:00
SAF   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
Reuters • Joanna Plucinska, Tim Hepher

European airlines push back on EU green rules and SAF requirements as fuel prices surge

By Reuters: European airline chiefs are meeting in Brussels on Thursday under the cloud of war in the Middle East and rising oil prices, looking to push back against the EU's green agenda and what the industry says are cumbersome rules surrounding sustainable jet fuel.

2026-03-18T18:15:12.650505-07:00