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Washington Post • Todd C. Frankel

U.S. airlines’ May 2025 jet-fuel bill hits $6.66B, up 84% year over year

U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2025—an 84% increase from the prior year—marking the second consecutive month fuel costs topped $6 billion (April: $6.47B). The U.S. Department of Transportation attributed the surge to higher prices tied to the Middle East conflict.

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2026-07-07T10:29:37.198430-07:00

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Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway

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2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

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Frontier Airlines to sell 11 future Airbus A321neo aircraft to Avolon

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2026-07-07T10:44:51.957009-07:00

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Lufthansa plans to cut its short- and medium-haul fleet by 15 aircraft by 2027

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2026-07-07T06:30:27.539454-07:00

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India's SpiceJet sees 44% flight drop amid capacity crisis

2026-07-07T20:16:45.691465-07:00

India's SpiceJet sees 44% flig

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Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway Kyrgyz civil aviation authorities have temporarily suspended TezJet operations after one of the carrier’s Boeing MD-83s suffered a landing-gear collapse while taxiing for the runway at Bishkek Manas Airport. The move comes about a month after Kyrgyzstan was removed from the EU’s aviation safety blacklist and follows a probe into the event.

2026-07-07T12:29:11.854517-07:00

Kyrgyz authorities suspend TezJet after MD-83 landing-gear collapse at Bishkek Manas during taxi; investigation underway

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Frontier Airlines to sell 11 future Airbus A321neo aircraft to Avolon Frontier Airlines plans to sell 11 future Airbus A321neo jets to aircraft lessor Avolon, moving the aircraft from Frontier’s order footprint to Avolon’s portfolio. The transaction connects Frontier’s near-term fleet planning with Avolon’s follow-on leasing capacity tied to A321neo delivery slots.

2026-07-07T10:44:51.957009-07:00

Frontier Airlines to sell 11 future Airbus A321neo aircraft to Avolon

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U.S. airlines’ May 2025 jet-fuel bill hits $6.66B, up 84% year over year U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2025—an 84% increase from the prior year—marking the second consecutive month fuel costs topped $6 billion (April: $6.47B). The U.S. Department of Transportation attributed the surge to higher prices tied to the Middle East conflict.

2026-07-07T10:29:37.198430-07:00

U.S. airlines’ May 2025 jet-fuel bill hits $6.66B, up 84% year over year

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Brazil’s Azul to move from NYSE American to NYSE

2026-07-07T10:00:01.559505-07:00

Brazil’s Azul to move from NYS

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Discover to wet-lease A320neo capacity for 3Q26 as capacity planning shifts Discover Airlines plans to secure additional short-to-medium term capacity via a wet lease of Airbus A320neo aircraft for 3Q26, according to Commercial Aviation News reporting. The move highlights how the carrier is managing future seat supply through leased capacity rather than relying solely on its own fleet plan.

2026-07-07T08:45:49.362415-07:00

Discover to wet-lease A320neo capacity for 3Q26 as capacity planning shifts

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Lufthansa plans to cut its short- and medium-haul fleet by 15 aircraft by 2027 Lufthansa says it will reduce its short- and medium-haul fleet by 15 jets, targeting the cut to be completed by 2027. The move signals a near-term course correction in capacity and aircraft deployment for its Europe-focused network as the airline reshapes fleet size and mix.

2026-07-07T06:30:27.539454-07:00

Lufthansa plans to cut its short- and medium-haul fleet by 15 aircraft by 2027

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European Cargo owner files for liquidation, plans to sell A340 fleet European Cargo’s owner has entered liquidation and will liquidate assets, including plans to sell its Airbus A340 aircraft. The move signals heightened financial stress in Europe’s cargo market and sets up near-term fleet disposition that could affect aircraft supply and secondary-market pricing.

2026-07-07T05:46:09.690381-07:00

European Cargo owner files for liquidation, plans to sell A340 fleet

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