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U.S.–Iran tension forces carriers to reassess Gulf routings as USAF C-40B flies to Oman

Rising prospects of U.S.–Iran military confrontation are forcing carriers to reassess Persian Gulf routings and safety protocols, with some considering suspensions, reroutes and heightened risk-management measures. The development coincides with a USAF C-40B VIP flight to Muscat ahead of high-stakes talks with Iranian counterparts.

2026-02-06T08:55:56.835115-08:00

Skift

Sewage-to-Jet: Airlines eye waste-derived SAF to bolster feedstock supply

2026-02-06T09:34:01.823840-08:00

Skift

Flyadeal to boost utilization and accept deliveries to expand into Gulf and South Asia

2026-02-06T09:34:01.496273-08:00

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Lufthansa’s planned ITA stake increase stalls over $118m earn‑out dispute

2026-02-06T09:14:17.766412-08:00

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SkyWest to restore 20 Bombardier CRJs to service SkyWest Airlines will restore 20 Bombardier CRJ regional jets to active service, ch-aviation reports. Reinstating these aircraft increases the carrier’s regional-seat capacity and will influence fleet utilization, maintenance planning, crew scheduling and short-haul route deployment across the U.S. regional network, prompting capacity rebalancing.

2026-02-06T10:34:30.150413-08:00

SkyWest to restore 20 Bombardier CRJs to service

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Sewage-to-Jet: Airlines eye waste-derived SAF to bolster feedstock supply Airlines are exploring converting sewage and other municipal waste into sustainable aviation fuel after a process that turns waste into oil showed potential to expand feedstock supply. Carriers view 'sewage-to-jet' as a complementary route to help meet net‑zero targets while SAF availability still lags demand.

2026-02-06T09:34:01.823840-08:00

Sewage-to-Jet: Airlines eye waste-derived SAF to bolster feedstock supply

Skift

Flyadeal to boost utilization and accept deliveries to expand into Gulf and South Asia Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal plans to grow across the Gulf and into South Asia by increasing fleet utilization and taking scheduled aircraft deliveries. The carrier will combine higher hourly utilization with incoming units to open new routes and accelerate near‑term capacity growth.

2026-02-06T09:34:01.496273-08:00

Flyadeal to boost utilization and accept deliveries to expand into Gulf and South Asia

ch-aviation

Lufthansa’s planned ITA stake increase stalls over $118m earn‑out dispute Lufthansa Group's plan to increase its stake in ITA Airways has stalled after a dispute over a $118 million earn‑out payment. The disagreement has paused negotiations and left the timetable and terms of the proposed stake increase unresolved, according to ch-aviation.

2026-02-06T09:14:17.766412-08:00

Lufthansa’s planned ITA stake increase stalls over $118m earn‑out dispute

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U.S.–Iran tension forces carriers to reassess Gulf routings as USAF C-40B flies to Oman Rising prospects of U.S.–Iran military confrontation are forcing carriers to reassess Persian Gulf routings and safety protocols, with some considering suspensions, reroutes and heightened risk-management measures. The development coincides with a USAF C-40B VIP flight to Muscat ahead of high-stakes talks with Iranian counterparts.

2026-02-06T08:55:56.835115-08:00

U.S.–Iran tension forces carriers to reassess Gulf routings as USAF C-40B flies to Oman

AeroTime

Spanish carriers add extra flights and impose fare caps as railway crisis diverts passengers Spanish airlines have added extra flights and imposed temporary fare caps after an ongoing railway crisis diverted large numbers of passengers from trains to air. Carriers are increasing short-term capacity while limiting price rises to manage demand and regulatory, consumer-relations risk during the disruption.

2026-02-06T07:34:57.265335-08:00

Spanish carriers add extra flights and impose fare caps as railway crisis diverts passengers

ch-aviation

Tunisia rules out open‑skies, keeps restrictive air‑service policy Tunisia has ruled out adopting an open‑skies aviation policy and will retain restrictive air‑service arrangements that limit market access for foreign carriers, keeping bilateral route controls and capacity caps in place. The move preserves protection for the national carrier and curbs new international competition.

2026-02-06T07:03:17.148753-08:00

Tunisia rules out open‑skies, keeps restrictive air‑service policy

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Norse Atlantic posts record TRASK of 6.0 US¢ in January, changes reporting cadence Norse Atlantic disclosed January 2026 unit revenue (TRASK) of 6.0 US cents per available seat kilometre — a company high — and announced a shift from its usual monthly reporting cadence to include standalone unit‑revenue disclosures. The move delivers a rare, detailed revenue datapoint for the carrier.

2026-02-06T06:43:34.994352-08:00

Norse Atlantic posts record TRASK of 6.0 US¢ in January, changes reporting cadence

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U.S.–Iran tension forces carriers to reassess Gulf routings as USAF C-40B flies to Oman

Sewage-to-Jet: Airlines eye waste-derived SAF to bolster feedstock supply

Flyadeal to boost utilization and accept deliveries to expand into Gulf and South Asia

Lufthansa’s planned ITA stake increase stalls over $118m earn‑out dispute

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