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Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa push back Middle East flight resumptions; Lufthansa targets Dubai no earlier than Sept

Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa have extended suspensions to multiple Middle East destinations. Lufthansa’s return to Dubai is now not expected until Sept. 13 at the earliest, while British Airways has postponed the resumption window to August and cut frequencies to Dubai, Doha, Riyadh and Tel Aviv.

2026-05-19T11:11:59.258114-07:00

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IBA: Carbon intensity improving, but airlines’ total emissions continue to rise

2026-05-19T10:41:28.099601-07:00

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Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July, deploying the first in-house Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

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AFRAA targets Free Route Airspace rollout in East and Southern Africa by end-2026

2026-05-19T07:25:21.306791-07:00

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Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa push back Middle East flight resumptions; Lufthansa targets Dubai no earlier than Sept Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa have extended suspensions to multiple Middle East destinations. Lufthansa’s return to Dubai is now not expected until Sept. 13 at the earliest, while British Airways has postponed the resumption window to August and cut frequencies to Dubai, Doha, Riyadh and Tel Aviv.

2026-05-19T11:11:59.258114-07:00

Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa push back Middle East flight resumptions; Lufthansa targets Dubai no earlier than Sept

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IBA: Carbon intensity improving, but airlines’ total emissions continue to rise Industry analysis from IBA finds aviation’s carbon intensity is falling as airlines improve operational efficiency, yet total emissions are still increasing. The gap between efficiency gains and aggregate emissions suggests demand and/or capacity growth is outpacing per-flight improvements, keeping decarbonization on a challenging trajectory.

2026-05-19T10:41:28.099601-07:00

IBA: Carbon intensity improving, but airlines’ total emissions continue to rise

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Condor adds capacity via wet leases for additional narrowbody aircraft Condor is wet leasing additional narrowbody aircraft to cover near-term capacity needs in Germany. The move signals continued reliance on outsourced aircraft supply to manage schedule execution while maintaining flexibility around fleet and capacity planning.

2026-05-19T07:54:12.055165-07:00

Condor adds capacity via wet leases for additional narrowbody aircraft

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AFRAA targets Free Route Airspace rollout in East and Southern Africa by end-2026 The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) says it aims to implement its Free Route Airspace (FRA) project across East Africa and Southern Africa by the end of 2026. The initiative is designed to enable more direct routings for airlines, reducing operating costs and emissions, according to AFRAA secretary-general Abdérhamane Berthé.

2026-05-19T07:25:21.306791-07:00

AFRAA targets Free Route Airspace rollout in East and Southern Africa by end-2026

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Sudan Airways outlines fleet rebuild as state assesses war-related damage Sudan Airways plans to restart fleet growth and rebuilding after a period of disruption, as the Sudanese state tallies aircraft and infrastructure damage linked to the war. The carrier’s recovery effort centers on restoring usable capacity and reconstituting its operating fleet.

2026-05-19T06:42:15.667348-07:00

Sudan Airways outlines fleet rebuild as state assesses war-related damage

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Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month Malaysia Airlines has inducted its 16th Boeing 737-8, with the aircraft arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on May 18, 2026, as part of a broader fleet-renewal program. The carrier also expects two additional 737-8s this month.

2026-05-19T04:09:19.879211-07:00

Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of 16th Boeing 737-8 as two more are due this month

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Rano Air suspends Nigeria routes as Jet A1 fuel price spikes 300% making services “commercially unsustainable” Rano Air (R4) in Nigeria says it has suspended several routes from Kano (KNA) after a 300% increase in Jet A1 aviation fuel prices pushed impacted services to “commercially unsustainable” levels.

2026-05-19T03:39:43.729022-07:00

Rano Air suspends Nigeria routes as Jet A1 fuel price spikes 300% making services “commercially unsustainable”

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Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July, deploying the first in-house Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Riyadh Air has opened public ticket sales for its flagship Riyadh–London Heathrow route, starting full-service operations on 1 July after eight months of readiness testing. The launch will use the first Boeing 787-9 delivered under the carrier’s own order, marking the step from its prior leased-aircraft operation.

2026-05-19T02:55:01.973662-07:00

Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July, deploying the first in-house Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa push back Middle East flight resumptions; Lufthansa targets Dubai no earlier than Sept

IBA: Carbon intensity improving, but airlines’ total emissions continue to rise

Riyadh Air opens public ticket sales for Riyadh–London Heathrow on 1 July, deploying the first in-house Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

AFRAA targets Free Route Airspace rollout in East and Southern Africa by end-2026

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