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Ryanair warns of “armageddon” fuel-supply risk but says hedging and easing Strait of Hormuz disruption reduce near-term Jet fuel

Ryanair’s CFO said the airline is planning for an “armageddon situation” amid Europe-wide sensitivity to Jet fuel disruptions, while warning weaker ticket prices in summer could pressure weaker carriers. The airline also said fuel-shortage risk is receding as Strait of Hormuz conditions improve and its hedging policy “largely insulates” European operations.

2026-05-17T22:25:25.355775-07:00

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SalamAir wet-leases two Boeing 737-8s to add short-term capacity

2026-05-17T23:39:22.547349-07:00

FlightGlobal

Iran-war shock sours Air Arabia results, but Gulf carriers—led by Emirates and Qatar—plan a summer comeback

2026-05-17T23:25:03.150278-07:00

Associated Press

Spirit Airlines’ collapse collides with Iran-war jet fuel shock—DOT reports fuel up 56% in March and fares surge on vacated rout

2026-05-17T21:24:14.767278-07:00

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SalamAir wet-leases two Boeing 737-8s to add short-term capacity Oman’s SalamAir has wet-leased two Boeing 737-8 aircraft, a capacity move that relies on externally provided airframes and crews to support operations. The deployment highlights how the carrier is using wet lease flexibility alongside its broader network planning.

2026-05-17T23:39:22.547349-07:00

SalamAir wet-leases two Boeing 737-8s to add short-term capacity

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Iran-war shock sours Air Arabia results, but Gulf carriers—led by Emirates and Qatar—plan a summer comeback Air Arabia reported roughly a 20% decline in first-quarter pre-tax and net profit, attributing the drop to the Middle East conflict. Despite damage from geopolitical tensions, Gulf carriers are signaling demand recovery and “comeback” pricing as the industry enters the 2026 summer peak with fuel-market and recovery uncertainty across the region.

2026-05-17T23:25:03.150278-07:00

Iran-war shock sours Air Arabia results, but Gulf carriers—led by Emirates and Qatar—plan a summer comeback

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SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president A bribe investigation involving SriLankan Airlines has reportedly reached the former president, extending the scope of legal scrutiny beyond earlier named individuals. The latest step, flagged in ch-aviation coverage, underscores how airline procurement and related dealings can trigger higher-level political and judicial attention.

2026-05-17T22:54:20.530068-07:00

SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president

Bloomberg

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Ryanair warns of “armageddon” fuel-supply risk but says hedging and easing Strait of Hormuz disruption reduce near-term Jet fuel Ryanair’s CFO said the airline is planning for an “armageddon situation” amid Europe-wide sensitivity to Jet fuel disruptions, while warning weaker ticket prices in summer could pressure weaker carriers. The airline also said fuel-shortage risk is receding as Strait of Hormuz conditions improve and its hedging policy “largely insulates” European operations.

2026-05-17T22:25:25.355775-07:00

Ryanair warns of “armageddon” fuel-supply risk but says hedging and easing Strait of Hormuz disruption reduce near-term Jet fuel

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Uzbek CAA denies Air Fergana has been certified Uzbekistan’s civil aviation authority (CAA) has denied that Air Fergana has been certified, signaling a dispute or correction to public claims about the carrier’s regulatory status. The development points to ongoing scrutiny of certification/authorization in Uzbekistan’s aviation market.

2026-05-17T22:12:17.865326-07:00

Uzbek CAA denies Air Fergana has been certified

Airline Weekly

Singapore Airlines’ 25% Air India stake turns into a high-stakes turnaround bet Singapore Airlines’ 25% investment in Air India is increasingly viewed as one of its more painful bets as the Indian carrier’s transformation remains difficult. Recent reporting highlights sustained losses and ongoing operational and external headwinds—making SIA’s long-term commitment an immediate balance-sheet and strategy issue.

2026-05-17T22:04:01.228366-07:00

Singapore Airlines’ 25% Air India stake turns into a high-stakes turnaround bet

Associated Press

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Spirit Airlines’ collapse collides with Iran-war jet fuel shock—DOT reports fuel up 56% in March and fares surge on vacated rout Summer travelers who booked Spirit itineraries face fewer budget options as the carrier’s May wind-down removes capacity on specific city pairs. The disruption is compounded by a sharp jet-fuel spike: DOT says airline fuel costs rose 56% in March (first full month after the Iran war outbreak), pushing fares and fees higher while some alternative carriers fail to immediately backfill routes.

2026-05-17T21:24:14.767278-07:00

Spirit Airlines’ collapse collides with Iran-war jet fuel shock—DOT reports fuel up 56% in March and fares surge on vacated rout

AeroTime

Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands for expanded inter-island routes Textron Aviation has delivered the first of two Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine turboprops to Air Marshall Islands, following a 2024 order. The aircraft is positioned to expand the airline’s inter-island service across the Pacific, carrying up to 19 passengers and offering a convertible configuration for cargo operations.

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

Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands for expanded inter-island routes

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Ryanair warns of “armageddon” fuel-supply risk but says hedging and easing Strait of Hormuz disruption reduce near-term Jet fuel

SalamAir wet-leases two Boeing 737-8s to add short-term capacity

Iran-war shock sours Air Arabia results, but Gulf carriers—led by Emirates and Qatar—plan a summer comeback

Spirit Airlines’ collapse collides with Iran-war jet fuel shock—DOT reports fuel up 56% in March and fares surge on vacated rout

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