Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

Freight haulers seek temporary suspension of US jet fuel tax as Iran-war pricing keeps fuel costs elevated

U.S. cargo carriers are calling on the Trump administration to temporarily suspend the jet fuel tax, arguing that jet fuel prices have stayed “stubbornly” high amid the Iran war. The request highlights how geopolitical-driven fuel volatility is squeezing air-freight economics and pricing decisions.

2026-05-18T17:24:09.024526-07:00
Routes   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   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