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Bloomberg • Danny Lee

Iran-war-driven jet fuel surge strains airlines; trade groups press governments as Malaysia launches emergency fare and carrier

Jet fuel prices have more than doubled, threatening carrier solvency and pushing airlines toward fare increases and fuel surcharges, industry leaders warn. Malaysia has launched emergency airline relief and discounted tickets, while Ryanair says Europe has jet-fuel availability but higher oil prices could still drive airline casualties.

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2026-05-18T20:54:34.201168-07:00
Routes   PaxEx   Africa   Orders   Airlines   Embraer  
airwaysmag.com • Lorne Philpot

Airlink to Introduce Cape Town Zanzibar Flights

By airwaysmag.com: Airlink will launch scheduled flights between Cape Town and Zanzibar later this year using its new Embraer E195-E2 flagship jets.

2026-05-18T10:39:08.006514-07:00
Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Hunnu Air orders Mongolia’s first King Air 360 turboprop

By Air Data News: Carrier continues diversifying its fleet after adding Embraer E2 jets and ordering Mongolian carrier Hunnu Air has ordered the country’s first Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop, continuing an unusual fleet expansion strategy that mixes regional jets with smaller utility aircraft.

2026-05-18T14:39:15.716035-07:00
ATC   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development  
AINonline • Kerry Lynch

FAA Cuts 2,000 from Certified Controller Goal in 2026 Hiring Plan

By AINonline: New plan suggests a necessary full certified professional controller target of 12,563, down from 14,633 in the 2025 plan.

2026-05-18T10:40:00.140495-07:00