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Gulf carriers reroute via remote Spanish airport as Iran strikes disrupt Middle East hubs

Iran-related strikes and retaliatory attacks have forced Gulf carriers to reroute long‑haul services, diverting flights through a remote rural Spanish airport, while Dubai and other Gulf hubs operate reduced schedules amid continuing threats to regional airports and stretched transit corridors.

2026-03-28T05:38:09.596554-07:00

Leeham News

Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels

2026-03-28T00:21:21.710577-07:00

Reuters

Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters

2026-03-26T02:19:49.690265-07:00

Urban Air Mobility News

AIR reports $1B+ in orders for 3,290 AIR ONE eVTOLs and 25+ heavy‑lift AIR Cargo UAS

2026-03-25T17:00:04.821769-07:00

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Gulf carriers reroute via remote Spanish airport as Iran strikes disrupt Middle East hubs Iran-related strikes and retaliatory attacks have forced Gulf carriers to reroute long‑haul services, diverting flights through a remote rural Spanish airport, while Dubai and other Gulf hubs operate reduced schedules amid continuing threats to regional airports and stretched transit corridors.

2026-03-28T05:38:09.596554-07:00

Gulf carriers reroute via remote Spanish airport as Iran strikes disrupt Middle East hubs

Leeham News

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Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels Escalating attacks and tanker transits in the Strait of Hormuz have prompted airspace closures and widespread travel disruptions while driving a sharp spike in jet‑fuel prices. Synthetic‑fuel producers are urging Europe to rapidly scale green jet fuel to reduce dependence on Gulf hydrocarbons and blunt future shocks.

2026-03-28T00:21:21.710577-07:00

Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels

Reuters

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Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters Korean Air’s board has approved a firm order for 103 Boeing aircraft — 20 777-9, 25 787-10, 50 737-10 and eight 777-8 freighters — at roughly $36.2 billion list price, with deliveries scheduled from 2026 through 2039 and a separate proposal for 21 spare engines.

2026-03-26T02:19:49.690265-07:00

Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters

Urban Air Mobility News

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AIR reports $1B+ in orders for 3,290 AIR ONE eVTOLs and 25+ heavy‑lift AIR Cargo UAS Israeli eVTOL and unmanned systems developer AIR says it has surpassed $1 billion in orders, reporting sales of 3,290 AIR ONE personal aircraft and more than 25 AIR Cargo heavy‑lift UAS. The company says over 3,300 customers are on a waitlist, with part of that list having placed deposits.

2026-03-25T17:00:04.821769-07:00

AIR reports $1B+ in orders for 3,290 AIR ONE eVTOLs and 25+ heavy‑lift AIR Cargo UAS

FlightGlobal

Taby Air's Saab 2000 freighter conversion wins EASA approval and FAA validation Taby Air Maintenance's Saab 2000 freighter conversion has been certified by EASA and validated by the US FAA, with the supplemental type certificate receiving EASA approval in January and subsequent FAA validation. The STC authorises conversion of Saab 2000 turboprops into dedicated cargo freighters for international operations.

2026-03-25T03:20:12.736116-07:00

Taby Air's Saab 2000 freighter conversion wins EASA approval and FAA validation

Air Data News

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UPS MD‑11F crash likely spells end for aging MD‑11 freighter fleet The November 2025 crash of a UPS‑operated McDonnell Douglas MD‑11 freighter may have effectively brought an end to the aircraft’s operational life. The accident raises immediate questions about the future of remaining MD‑11 fleets and cargo operators’ long‑term fleet plans.

2026-03-25T01:59:18.615905-07:00

UPS MD‑11F crash likely spells end for aging MD‑11 freighter fleet

Aviation Source

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Modern airport cargo terminals face growing cyber and physical security threats Modern airport cargo terminals confront an increasingly complex mix of cyber and physical security threats that imperil operations, supply chains and regulatory compliance. This report examines the threat landscape — from IT/network intrusions and insider risk to perimeter and access-control vulnerabilities — and outlines mitigation measures operators can deploy.

2026-03-24T16:40:16.975417-07:00

Modern airport cargo terminals face growing cyber and physical security threats

Air Data News

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First Boeing 777-8F Enters Final Assembly at Everett, Aiming Directly at the A350F Boeing has started final assembly of the first 777-8 Freighter at its Everett plant, completing wing-to-fuselage mating and beginning systems and wiring installation in forward and aft fuselage sections. The milestone advances Boeing's next‑generation freighter meant to compete directly with the Airbus A350F.

2026-03-24T14:58:44.655504-07:00

First Boeing 777-8F Enters Final Assembly at Everett, Aiming Directly at the A350F

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Gulf carriers reroute via remote Spanish airport as Iran strikes disrupt Middle East hubs

Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels

Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters

AIR reports $1B+ in orders for 3,290 AIR ONE eVTOLs and 25+ heavy‑lift AIR Cargo UAS

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Air Cargo & Freight Logistics News

Gulf carriers reroute via remote Spanish airport as Iran strikes disrupt Middle East hubs

Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels

Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters

AIR reports $1B+ in orders for 3,290 AIR ONE eVTOLs and 25+ heavy‑lift AIR Cargo UAS

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Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels