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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

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RGA-Black Stone Airlines to add Boeing 737 freighters

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

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

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

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Port Polska and TIACA spotlight Warsaw’s push to scale air cargo logistics

2026-05-11T07:34:58.836872-07:00

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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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Azul Cargo rebrands as Azul Logistica to position its air-freight operations under a new brand Brazilian operator Azul Cargo has rebranded as Azul Logistica, reframing its air-cargo identity under a new logistics brand. The move signals a renewed emphasis on cargo operations as Azul consolidates and builds on its post-restructuring recovery trajectory.

2026-05-11T13:12:47.243074-07:00

Azul Cargo rebrands as Azul Logistica to position its air-freight operations under a new brand

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Port Polska and TIACA spotlight Warsaw’s push to scale air cargo logistics Port Polska is advancing plans for a multimodal cargo hub in Poland that combines air, rail and road infrastructure with advanced cargo capabilities ahead of TIACA’s International Air Cargo Association Executive Summit in Warsaw. TIACA also unveiled a new keynote speaker series for the event.

2026-05-11T07:34:58.836872-07:00

Port Polska and TIACA spotlight Warsaw’s push to scale air cargo logistics

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FedEx moves MD-11 freighters back toward service after Boeing-backed inspections and structural modifications FreightWaves reports FedEx is in the final stages of returning its MD-11 freighters to service after months of inspections and Boeing-developed structural modifications. The carrier is preparing to resume cargo flights to Miami as the aircraft work through the last steps before reintegration.

2026-05-09T12:35:03.237760-07:00

FedEx moves MD-11 freighters back toward service after Boeing-backed inspections and structural modifications

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Alaska Air Group prices ~$500M additional debt as Iran-war jet fuel spike adds ~$600M to Q2 expenses; plans up to $1B in senior Alaska Air Group is issuing senior notes—raising net proceeds to $500 million via a private offering—with a separate plan to borrow up to $1 billion as jet fuel costs surge. The carrier expects elevated fuel prices to add about $600 million to second-quarter expenses, citing ongoing geopolitical pressure.

2026-05-08T14:20:40.237394-07:00

Alaska Air Group prices ~$500M additional debt as Iran-war jet fuel spike adds ~$600M to Q2 expenses; plans up to $1B in senior

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

RGA-Black Stone Airlines to add Boeing 737 freighters

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

Port Polska and TIACA spotlight Warsaw’s push to scale air cargo logistics

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