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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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