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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

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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

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

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Spirit Airlines collapse compounds summer fare pressure as Jet fuel costs surge after the Iran war

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

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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

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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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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

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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

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

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

Spirit Airlines collapse compounds summer fare pressure as Jet fuel costs surge after the Iran war

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