Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

US–Iran two‑week ceasefire sparks oil plunge, airline stock rally and fare promos

A U.S.–Iran two‑week ceasefire sent oil prices tumbling and prompted a broad airline stock rally — IndiGo shares jumped 11% and Dublin equities rose more than 5% — while carriers from AirAsia to Ryanair rolled out promotional fares. Analysts warn jet‑fuel tightness could persist for months.

Also: Independent.ie and koreatimes.co.kr
2026-04-08T01:11:28.427546-07:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A320   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Sky Airline to lease three A321XLRs from BOC Aviation; deliveries slated for 2026–27

By FlightGlobal: Chilean carrier Sky Airline is to lease three long-range Airbus A321XLRs under an agreement with Singaporean firm BOC Aviation. The lessor has disclosed that the aircraft will be delivered, on long-term operating leases, over the course of 2026-27.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

United Engine nears completion of PD‑8 certification for Yakovlev SJ‑100

By FlightGlobal: Russia’s United Engine is preparing to conclude the certification programme for its Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant, intended for the Yakovlev SJ-100. The company says it has “completed the main set of tests” on the engine, following icing flights in Arkhangelsk which demonstrated “reliable operation in challenging climatic conditions”.

2026-04-07T23:56:57.000280-07:00