Leeham News
The outbreak of the 2026 Iran War and Strait of Hormuz tensions have pushed crude and jet‑fuel prices sharply higher, though not yet to record highs. Carriers face rising fuel bills, reroutings and supply disruptions while Airbus, IATA and others accelerate SAF measures such as book‑and‑claim.
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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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.
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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.
Runway Girl
• Mary Kirby
By Runway Girl: Planning to launch a next-gen MEO satellite network, dubbed meoSphere, SES intends to pair the service with LEO to power multi-orbit IFC.
Cranky Flier
By Cranky Flier:   United Shows Off Its New Toys at Media Day United Airlines held a media day this week, and it rolled out its fanciest new airplanes, including a surprise glow-up on even the lowly CRJ200.
