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

Latvia has approved a short-term emergency loan of about $35m to airBaltic as jet-fuel prices have roughly doubled following Middle East tensions, leaving the carrier exposed alongside a €380m bond maturity. The state support aims to bridge near-term cashflow pressure while longer-term investor options are pursued.

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

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Air Seychelles wet‑leases an A330‑300 to operate Paris services

2026-04-02T02:18:48.969462-07:00

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

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

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Air Seychelles wet‑leases an A330‑300 to operate Paris services ch-aviation reports Air Seychelles has wet‑leased an Airbus A330‑300 to operate services to Paris, marking a tangible increase in the carrier’s long‑haul capacity. The wet‑lease supplies immediate widebody resources while the airline adjusts fleet deployment for its Paris route.

2026-04-02T02:18:48.969462-07:00

Air Seychelles wet‑leases an A330‑300 to operate Paris services

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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

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Cebu Pacific to sell ATR freighters by year-end 2026 Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' leading low-cost carrier, will sell its ATR freighters by year-end 2026, ch-aviation reports. The announcement covers disposal of the carrier's ATR turboprop freighter assets; the report did not disclose the number of aircraft, buyers or exact transfer timing.

2026-04-01T22:42:06.326331-07:00

Cebu Pacific to sell ATR freighters by year-end 2026

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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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Garuda Indonesia resumes trading as shares turn positive Garuda Indonesia resumed trading today, with its shares moving into positive territory after a suspension. The rebound marks a short-term improvement in investor sentiment for the carrier and highlights shifting market dynamics for Southeast Asian airlines amid ongoing volatility and analyst scrutiny.

2026-04-01T18:20:58.152054-07:00

Garuda Indonesia resumes trading as shares turn positive

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

Air Seychelles wet‑leases an A330‑300 to operate Paris services

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

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

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