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Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig

Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter has become the first cargo aircraft to land at Western Sydney International Airport, following a readiness flight ahead of the airport’s regular freight operations later this month. The touchdown marks the latest trial milestone for the new Australian gateway as it moves toward opening.

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2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

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Europe’s jet fuel reserves fall to under one month amid Middle East supply-route risk

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2026-07-13T05:15:01.297750-07:00

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Europe’s jet-fuel stocks at critically low levels as Middle East tension threatens supply

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2026-07-12T22:29:51.640849-07:00

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TAP to restart Venezuela flights from July 13 via Valencia after June 24 earthquake closures

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2026-07-10T05:46:14.762936-07:00

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Europe’s jet fuel reserves fall to under one month amid Middle East supply-route risk Reuters reports Europe’s aviation fuel reserves have hit the lowest levels among major markets, with less than a month of supply available. Rising tensions and the end of a fragile ceasefire with Iran increase the risk of disruptions to import routes from the US and Asia via the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-07-13T05:15:01.297750-07:00

Europe’s jet fuel reserves fall to under one month amid Middle East supply-route risk

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Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter has become the first cargo aircraft to land at Western Sydney International Airport, following a readiness flight ahead of the airport’s regular freight operations later this month. The touchdown marks the latest trial milestone for the new Australian gateway as it moves toward opening.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Qantas’ Airbus A321 freighter completes WSI readiness test; first cargo flight lands ahead of Western Sydney International freig

FlightGlobal

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Western Sydney International begins A321 freighter trial cargo ops ahead of commercial launch Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) has started cargo precinct trial operations, with Qantas Freight’s A321F (VH-XF5) arriving from Sydney Kingsford Smith as flight QF7301. Trial flights began July 13, 2026, as the new airport progresses toward opening for commercial services.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Western Sydney International begins A321 freighter trial cargo ops ahead of commercial launch

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Europe’s jet-fuel stocks at critically low levels as Middle East tension threatens supply Europe has been importing jet fuel from the U.S. and Asia, boosting refinery output and drawing down on stocks to keep aircraft fueled. Despite those measures, the region remains the most exposed as renewed Middle Eastern tensions increase the risk of further supply disruption.

2026-07-12T22:29:51.640849-07:00

Europe’s jet-fuel stocks at critically low levels as Middle East tension threatens supply

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JetBlue seeks up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International after Spirit’s 2026 collapse JetBlue Airways is seeking authorization for up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, aiming to fill capacity left by Spirit Airlines following its collapse earlier in 2026. The request signals an expansion push at FLL as gate availability becomes a key competitive lever.

2026-07-10T12:13:56.028342-07:00

JetBlue seeks up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International after Spirit’s 2026 collapse

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TAP to restart Venezuela flights from July 13 via Valencia after June 24 earthquake closures TAP Air Portugal will resume weekly flights to Venezuela starting Monday, July 13, routing services to Arturo Michelena Airport in Valencia because Maiquetía remains closed after the June 24 earthquakes. The first flight will carry more than 8 metric tons of medical humanitarian aid from Portugal, while Amazon Air support and USS San Antonio disaster-relief operations scale up logistics.

2026-07-10T05:46:14.762936-07:00

TAP to restart Venezuela flights from July 13 via Valencia after June 24 earthquake closures

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Astral Aviation and Fly Noor team up to relaunch China–South Africa freighter service Astral Aviation and Fly Noor have partnered to relaunch a freighter service linking China and South Africa, aiming to restore and grow cargo capacity on the trade lane. The announcement signals renewed operator and route focus on long-haul Africa–Asia airfreight flows.

2026-07-10T05:01:23.995352-07:00

Astral Aviation and Fly Noor team up to relaunch China–South Africa freighter service

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Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick in late July 2026 with Plus Ultra A330-300 under ACMI arrangement Air Zimbabwe plans to restore non-stop service between its Harare hub and London Gatwick from late July 2026, using a leased Airbus A330-300 operated by Spain’s Plus Ultra. Chapman Freeborn (Avia Solutions Group) is supplying ACMI capacity support to enable the resumption after more than 14 years.

2026-07-10T03:00:05.306771-07:00

Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick in late July 2026 with Plus Ultra A330-300 under ACMI arrangement

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