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ACI: Iran-Gulf conflict slashes Middle East airport cargo and passenger capacity—nine hubs lose up to $1bn in revenue (Mar–Apr 2

Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East says conflict impacts have struck nine major Gulf-region airports, with services running at about 53% of pre-conflict levels in March/April 2026. Combined revenue losses are estimated at up to $1bn, alongside cargo disruption—620,000 tonnes lost from end-February to end-April.

2026-05-14T02:22:30.019935-07:00

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Strait of Hormuz closure triggers record US Jet fuel exports—and raises risk of global JetA shortage as stocks deplete

2026-05-13T10:34:23.641397-07:00

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

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Iran–U.S. conflict drives fuel and energy shock, raising airline and business-aviation stress

2026-05-12T09:52:01.304499-07:00

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ACI: Iran-Gulf conflict slashes Middle East airport cargo and passenger capacity—nine hubs lose up to $1bn in revenue (Mar–Apr 2 Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East says conflict impacts have struck nine major Gulf-region airports, with services running at about 53% of pre-conflict levels in March/April 2026. Combined revenue losses are estimated at up to $1bn, alongside cargo disruption—620,000 tonnes lost from end-February to end-April.

2026-05-14T02:22:30.019935-07:00

ACI: Iran-Gulf conflict slashes Middle East airport cargo and passenger capacity—nine hubs lose up to $1bn in revenue (Mar–Apr 2

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Strait of Hormuz closure triggers record US Jet fuel exports—and raises risk of global JetA shortage as stocks deplete With the Strait of Hormuz closed, US oil refiners are sending more Jet fuel overseas than ever, aiming to plug emerging supply gaps. The closure is also expected to drive a likely global JetA shortage, as restoring normal supply levels quickly is now infeasible—amplifying price pressure worldwide.

2026-05-13T10:34:23.641397-07:00

Strait of Hormuz closure triggers record US Jet fuel exports—and raises risk of global JetA shortage as stocks deplete

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Iran–U.S. conflict drives fuel and energy shock, raising airline and business-aviation stress As the Strait of Hormuz remains a bottleneck for tankers, the Iran war is pushing oil and jet-fuel costs higher and compressing global energy supply. The cluster points to knock-on effects including airline “operational stress” by August, squeezed liquidity and higher costs across passengers, cargo and private-charter demand.

2026-05-12T09:52:01.304499-07:00

Iran–U.S. conflict drives fuel and energy shock, raising airline and business-aviation stress

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi Fiji Airways and Canada’s WestJet have signed a new codeshare agreement set to begin service in May 2026. It will cover international travel between Nadi and Vancouver, alongside domestic connections within Canada, aiming to expand one-stop itineraries across the South Pacific and Canada.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

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Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight secures AOC Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight has secured an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC), positioning the cargo operator to scale commercial flight operations. The certification milestone broadens the carrier’s ability to launch and expand freighter services and access additional charter and scheduled cargo opportunities.

2026-05-11T21:32:02.931251-07:00

Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight secures AOC

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RGA-Black Stone Airlines to add Boeing 737 freighters Indonesia’s RGA-Black Stone Airlines is planning to add Boeing 737 freighters to expand its cargo lift capability. The move underscores continued investment in medium-size freighter capacity, complementing broader fleet initiatives that include 737 freighter conversions and larger-aircraft freighter refresh programs.

2026-05-11T20:07:28.851775-07:00

RGA-Black Stone Airlines to add Boeing 737 freighters

Bloomberg

IFM Investors threatens to walk away from A$3 billion Australia SAF project unless airlines are mandated to use the fuel IFM Investors warned it could scrap a planned A$3 billion sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) investment in Australia unless the government mandates airline uptake. The ultimatum spotlights how SAF supply-developer economics remain highly dependent on binding demand signals, not only production funding.

2026-05-11T19:36:12.298843-07:00

IFM Investors threatens to walk away from A$3 billion Australia SAF project unless airlines are mandated to use the fuel

Via Satellite

Hughes Network Systems reports Q1 2026 drop in broadband subscribers and service revenue amid intensified competition Hughes Network Systems said its satellite broadband business posted a decline in broadband subscribers and service revenue in Q1 2026, attributing the weakness to competitive pressure from other satcom providers and alternative connectivity technologies. The update points to softer demand dynamics even as Hughes continues inflight connectivity execution.

2026-05-11T14:07:38.120793-07:00

Hughes Network Systems reports Q1 2026 drop in broadband subscribers and service revenue amid intensified competition

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ACI: Iran-Gulf conflict slashes Middle East airport cargo and passenger capacity—nine hubs lose up to $1bn in revenue (Mar–Apr 2

Strait of Hormuz closure triggers record US Jet fuel exports—and raises risk of global JetA shortage as stocks deplete

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

Iran–U.S. conflict drives fuel and energy shock, raising airline and business-aviation stress

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