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Freight haulers seek temporary suspension of US jet fuel tax as Iran-war pricing keeps fuel costs elevated

U.S. cargo carriers are calling on the Trump administration to temporarily suspend the jet fuel tax, arguing that jet fuel prices have stayed “stubbornly” high amid the Iran war. The request highlights how geopolitical-driven fuel volatility is squeezing air-freight economics and pricing decisions.

2026-05-18T17:24:09.024526-07:00

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Embraer E190F freighter sees early e-commerce demand after European service entry

2026-05-18T02:15:19.179995-07:00

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Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service

2026-05-17T20:12:44.835805-07:00

Flying Magazine

Merlin rolls out “Condor” autonomy product line for large cargo aircraft, pairing civil rollout with ongoing C-130J military cer

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

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Freight haulers seek temporary suspension of US jet fuel tax as Iran-war pricing keeps fuel costs elevated U.S. cargo carriers are calling on the Trump administration to temporarily suspend the jet fuel tax, arguing that jet fuel prices have stayed “stubbornly” high amid the Iran war. The request highlights how geopolitical-driven fuel volatility is squeezing air-freight economics and pricing decisions.

2026-05-18T17:24:09.024526-07:00

Freight haulers seek temporary suspension of US jet fuel tax as Iran-war pricing keeps fuel costs elevated

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UPS seeks additional “fifth freedom” Hong Kong operating rights UPS is seeking expanded fifth-freedom operating rights for Hong Kong, aiming to increase its ability to carry traffic on routes that extend beyond its home-and-destination markets. The application underscores how cargo carriers continue to pursue network flexibility through bilateral traffic-rights access in Asia.

2026-05-18T15:23:48.374125-07:00

UPS seeks additional “fifth freedom” Hong Kong operating rights

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Embraer E190F freighter sees early e-commerce demand after European service entry Only one converted Embraer E190F freighter is currently in flight, but Embraer says the aircraft is drawing attention from e-commerce operators following its entry into European service. The early signal highlights how quickly passenger-to-freighter conversions can translate into cargo fleet interest.

2026-05-18T02:15:19.179995-07:00

Embraer E190F freighter sees early e-commerce demand after European service entry

AeroTime

Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service Textron Aviation has delivered the first of two Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine turboprops to Air Marshall Islands, marking the type’s entry into the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The 19-seat, convertible configuration is intended to support expanded inter-island routes for remote communities.

2026-05-17T20:12:44.835805-07:00

Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service

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STARLUX returns to profit in Q1 2026 and maps funding, fleet monetization and route growth Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines swung back to profit in Q1 2026 as passenger and cargo demand strengthened. The carrier also announced plans to raise funds via a mid-2Q26 bond and share sale, while monetizing three new Airbus A330neo aircraft through asset sales and increasing Taipei Taoyuan–Busan service for July 2026.

2026-05-14T17:59:22.912449-07:00

STARLUX returns to profit in Q1 2026 and maps funding, fleet monetization and route growth

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Nippon Yusen profit falls 55.7% as former parent Nippon Cargo Airlines sale hits results Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) logged a 55.7% year-on-year drop in net profit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) sale credited as a key factor. NYK reported net profit of JPY211.7 billion (USD1.3 billion), reflecting material earnings pressure from the transaction’s fallout.

2026-05-14T16:29:44.291813-07:00

Nippon Yusen profit falls 55.7% as former parent Nippon Cargo Airlines sale hits results

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Merlin rolls out “Condor” autonomy product line for large cargo aircraft, pairing civil rollout with ongoing C-130J military cer Merlin says it is extending its aircraft-agnostic, AI-powered autonomy core into commercial cargo with a new “Condor” family, starting with large, multi-crew airframes. The company also continues certification work for military transports, including a development path tied to a Lockheed Martin C-130J.

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

Merlin rolls out “Condor” autonomy product line for large cargo aircraft, pairing civil rollout with ongoing C-130J military cer

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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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Freight haulers seek temporary suspension of US jet fuel tax as Iran-war pricing keeps fuel costs elevated

Embraer E190F freighter sees early e-commerce demand after European service entry

Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service

Merlin rolls out “Condor” autonomy product line for large cargo aircraft, pairing civil rollout with ongoing C-130J military cer

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