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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

Bloomberg

Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships

2026-05-18T11:41:17.563894-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Boston Logan to pilot first North America off-airport TSA checkpoint via Massport–Landline Remote Terminal

2026-05-18T04:55:28.775868-07:00

AeroTime

Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity

2026-05-18T05:38:29.387253-07:00

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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

Bloomberg

Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships Delta CEO Ed Bastian said he will sit out U.S. aviation market consolidation and focus on expanding abroad through partnerships. The stance comes as high fuel prices and a transaction-minded administration could reshape domestic dealmaking, even as Delta leans into international growth rather than mergers.

2026-05-18T11:41:17.563894-07:00

Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships

AeroTime

Fuel shock plus delivery and labor bottlenecks push airlines, OEMs and MROs to replan fleet renewal Aviation growth plans are being constrained by aircraft delivery delays, engine shortages, and workforce gaps, forcing airlines, OEMs and MRO providers to revisit fleet planning and aftermarket capacity. AeroNex CEO Patricio Sepulveda says fleet efficiency is becoming the key differentiator as fuel prices rise and older-aircraft pressure intensifies.

2026-05-18T06:53:42.253311-07:00

Fuel shock plus delivery and labor bottlenecks push airlines, OEMs and MROs to replan fleet renewal

AeroTime

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Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity Emirates has begun building a US$5.1 billion engineering and maintenance campus at Dubai World Central (Dubai South), designed to service up to 28 widebody aircraft simultaneously. The complex will include two dedicated aircraft painting hangars and expands in-house MRO capacity in Dubai.

2026-05-18T05:38:29.387253-07:00

Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity

Wall Street Journal

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Boston Logan to pilot first North America off-airport TSA checkpoint via Massport–Landline Remote Terminal The TSA will test off-site airport screening for some Delta and JetBlue passengers at a remote terminal opening in June in Framingham, about 20 miles from Boston Logan. Massport and Landline will jointly power and operate the checkpoint, positioned as a capacity solution without additional concrete at the airport.

2026-05-18T04:55:28.775868-07:00

Boston Logan to pilot first North America off-airport TSA checkpoint via Massport–Landline Remote Terminal

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Nigeria’s Pioneer Airlines secures AOC for unscheduled flights, moves toward scheduled passenger operations Pioneer Airlines (Bayelsa), Nigeria, has received its air operator’s certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for unscheduled flights, effective May 13. The carrier is now seeking NCA approval to begin scheduled passenger services.

2026-05-18T03:53:44.718008-07:00

Nigeria’s Pioneer Airlines secures AOC for unscheduled flights, moves toward scheduled passenger operations

Bloomberg

Lufthansa taps euro bond market talks as jet-fuel pressure mounts Deutsche Lufthansa AG is in discussions with investors about a potential euro-denominated bond sale, citing intensifying jet-fuel cost stress across the airline sector. The capital-market approach signals a push to protect liquidity as fuel volatility compounds existing cost pressures.

2026-05-18T03:11:41.415304-07:00

Lufthansa taps euro bond market talks as jet-fuel pressure mounts

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

Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships

Boston Logan to pilot first North America off-airport TSA checkpoint via Massport–Landline Remote Terminal

Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity

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