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Air France‑KLM submits non‑binding offer for Parpublica's 44.9% stake in TAP

Air France‑KLM has submitted a non‑binding offer to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal as Parpublica moves to divest a 44.9% share. The group says it would use Lisbon as a southern hub and strengthen Brazil connectivity amid rival bids from IAG and Lufthansa.

2026-04-02T03:50:49.507519-07:00

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Hormuz tensions spark jet‑fuel scramble, threatening European holiday travel

2026-04-02T01:42:19.833199-07:00

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Latvia extends emergency loan to airBaltic as jet‑fuel shock bites

2026-04-01T03:55:23.273636-07:00

The Hill

U.S. jet fuel tightens as Iran war lifts prices and raises shortage risk

2026-04-01T23:39:20.154566-07:00

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2026-04-02T04:16:40.677124-07:00

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Air France‑KLM submits non‑binding offer for Parpublica's 44.9% stake in TAP Air France‑KLM has submitted a non‑binding offer to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal as Parpublica moves to divest a 44.9% share. The group says it would use Lisbon as a southern hub and strengthen Brazil connectivity amid rival bids from IAG and Lufthansa.

2026-04-02T03:50:49.507519-07:00

Air France‑KLM submits non‑binding offer for Parpublica's 44.9% stake in TAP

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Hormuz tensions spark jet‑fuel scramble, threatening European holiday travel Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a scramble for jet fuel that threatens European holiday travel as markets and operators grow increasingly wary. Wouter Dewulf says worries are growing but there is “nothing that suggests widespread disruption across Europe at this stage.”

2026-04-02T01:42:19.833199-07:00

Hormuz tensions spark jet‑fuel scramble, threatening European holiday travel

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Georgian Airways exits widebody operations Georgian Airways has announced it is exiting widebody operations, removing long‑haul aircraft from its fleet and focusing on narrowbody regional services. The decision represents a material change to the carrier’s capacity profile and alters demand for widebody support in its markets.

2026-04-01T23:58:23.695218-07:00

Georgian Airways exits widebody operations

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U.S. jet fuel tightens as Iran war lifts prices and raises shortage risk U.S. jet fuel prices have climbed since the start of the Iran war, driven by geopolitical tensions that are constraining supply chains and refinery outputs. Market tightness is increasing the risk of regional Jet A-1 shortages and could force carriers and airports to adjust operations.

2026-04-01T23:39:20.154566-07:00

U.S. jet fuel tightens as Iran war lifts prices and raises shortage risk

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Uzbek carrier Qanot Sharq to launch scheduled services to the United States Uzbek carrier Qanot Sharq will begin scheduled services to the United States, expanding its international network into North America. Details on launch timing, destination cities and equipment were not disclosed in the report; the move signals growing Central Asian carrier interest in long‑haul markets.

2026-04-01T23:16:03.905095-07:00

Uzbek carrier Qanot Sharq to launch scheduled services to the United States

Bloomberg

Philippine Airlines CEO warns country may need jet-fuel rationing as Iran war tightens supplies Philippine Airlines' CEO warned the nation may need to resort to jet‑fuel rationing amid tightening supplies linked to the war in Iran. The statement flags escalating fuel‑security risks for carriers and potential disruption to domestic air services if supply constraints worsen.

2026-04-01T20:12:34.864432-07:00

Philippine Airlines CEO warns country may need jet-fuel rationing as Iran war tightens supplies

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Sri Lanka says Qatar and Emirates have not replied to Colombo hub proposal Sri Lanka says it proposed using Colombo as a regional hub to Qatar Airways and Emirates; neither carrier has responded, the government said. Details of the offer and Colombo's next steps were not disclosed.

2026-04-01T19:41:08.421144-07:00

Sri Lanka says Qatar and Emirates have not replied to Colombo hub proposal

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Air France‑KLM submits non‑binding offer for Parpublica's 44.9% stake in TAP

Hormuz tensions spark jet‑fuel scramble, threatening European holiday travel

Latvia extends emergency loan to airBaltic as jet‑fuel shock bites

U.S. jet fuel tightens as Iran war lifts prices and raises shortage risk

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