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Merlin Pilot autonomy platform enters large-cargo market with “Condor” product line while targeting certification for military t

Merlin is rolling out its Merlin Pilot, an AI-powered, aircraft-agnostic autonomy core, starting with large commercial cargo aircraft via a new “Condor” product line. The company says it is adapting the same platform for large multi-crew civil and military airframes and is pursuing certification work for military transport applications.

2026-05-14T10:50:57.055655-07:00

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ACI/Flare: Iran war disruption cuts nine Gulf airport traffic in Mar–Apr 2026—27M passengers and ~$1bn revenue hit

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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Merlin Pilot autonomy platform enters large-cargo market with “Condor” product line while targeting certification for military t Merlin is rolling out its Merlin Pilot, an AI-powered, aircraft-agnostic autonomy core, starting with large commercial cargo aircraft via a new “Condor” product line. The company says it is adapting the same platform for large multi-crew civil and military airframes and is pursuing certification work for military transport applications.

2026-05-14T10:50:57.055655-07:00

Merlin Pilot autonomy platform enters large-cargo market with “Condor” product line while targeting certification for military t

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ACI/Flare: Iran war disruption cuts nine Gulf airport traffic in Mar–Apr 2026—27M passengers and ~$1bn revenue hit An ACI Asia Pacific & Middle East assessment with Flare Aviation Consulting says nine major Middle East airports lost up to 27 million passengers and as much as $1 billion in revenue in the two months following the Iran war’s start. Cargo volumes also fell, totaling losses up to 620,000 tonnes, while March/April schedules in impacted airports dropped to ~53% of pre-conflict levels.

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

ACI/Flare: Iran war disruption cuts nine Gulf airport traffic in Mar–Apr 2026—27M passengers and ~$1bn revenue hit

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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

FlightGlobal

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

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Merlin Pilot autonomy platform enters large-cargo market with “Condor” product line while targeting certification for military t

ACI/Flare: Iran war disruption cuts nine Gulf airport traffic in Mar–Apr 2026—27M passengers and ~$1bn revenue hit

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

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