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US–Iran two‑week ceasefire sparks oil plunge, airline stock rally and fare promos

A U.S.–Iran two‑week ceasefire sent oil prices tumbling and prompted a broad airline stock rally — IndiGo shares jumped 11% and Dublin equities rose more than 5% — while carriers from AirAsia to Ryanair rolled out promotional fares. Analysts warn jet‑fuel tightness could persist for months.

2026-04-08T01:11:28.427546-07:00

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Sky Airline to take three A321XLRs from BOC Aviation on long‑term leases, deliveries 2026–27

2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00

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IAG ends interest in TAP as Portugal reviews bids for 44.9% stake

2026-04-08T02:37:04.839142-07:00

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airBaltic takes two more A220-300s as it seeks short-term government funding

2026-04-08T02:16:56.896856-07:00

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Ogun State commissions Gateway Air and opens Gateway International Airport, launching domestic services Ogun State’s Gateway Air, a state-backed virtual carrier, was formally commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on April 4 and launched domestic operations to coincide with the inauguration of Gateway International Airport in Ilishan-Remo. The move ties a new airline brand directly to regional airport infrastructure.

2026-04-08T02:37:30.483986-07:00

Ogun State commissions Gateway Air and opens Gateway International Airport, launching domestic services

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Sky Airline to take three A321XLRs from BOC Aviation on long‑term leases, deliveries 2026–27 BOC Aviation will purchase and place three Airbus A321XLRs on long‑term operating leases to Chilean carrier Sky Airline, with deliveries scheduled across 2026–27. All aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G (GTF) engines, expanding Sky’s long‑range single‑aisle capability.

2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00

Sky Airline to take three A321XLRs from BOC Aviation on long‑term leases, deliveries 2026–27

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IAG ends interest in TAP as Portugal reviews bids for 44.9% stake IAG has withdrawn interest in buying a stake in TAP Air Portugal as Portugal reviews bids for a 44.9% strategic stake — with a further 5% reserved for employees. The exit underscores contrasting acquisition strategies among Europe’s three major airline groups as offers are assessed.

2026-04-08T02:37:04.839142-07:00

IAG ends interest in TAP as Portugal reviews bids for 44.9% stake

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airBaltic takes two more A220-300s as it seeks short-term government funding Latvia's airBaltic has taken delivery of two additional Airbus A220-300s — its third and fourth new arrivals this year — while the carrier seeks government support and a short-term loan of up to €30… to stabilise finances as it targets a 56-aircraft fleet by 2026.

2026-04-08T02:16:56.896856-07:00

airBaltic takes two more A220-300s as it seeks short-term government funding

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US–Iran two‑week ceasefire sparks oil plunge, airline stock rally and fare promos A U.S.–Iran two‑week ceasefire sent oil prices tumbling and prompted a broad airline stock rally — IndiGo shares jumped 11% and Dublin equities rose more than 5% — while carriers from AirAsia to Ryanair rolled out promotional fares. Analysts warn jet‑fuel tightness could persist for months.

2026-04-08T01:11:28.427546-07:00

US–Iran two‑week ceasefire sparks oil plunge, airline stock rally and fare promos

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India orders 25% temporary cut to landing and parking fees for domestic flights India's airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges for domestic flights by 25% for three months, invoking special provisions to relieve carriers facing sharply higher jet‑fuel costs and financial stress after disruptions tied to the Iran war.

2026-04-07T23:12:31.597516-07:00

India orders 25% temporary cut to landing and parking fees for domestic flights

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Five weeks of airstrikes and missile alerts force changes to commercial flight operations Repeated airstrikes and missile alerts over five weeks have forced changes to commercial flight operations across affected regions, with takeoff singled out as the most hazardous phase and alerts routinely requiring passengers to remain seated. Airlines and airports are adapting departure procedures, routings and schedules in response.

2026-04-07T21:02:04.215709-07:00

Five weeks of airstrikes and missile alerts force changes to commercial flight operations

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PIA restores long-grounded Boeing 777-200LR to service Pakistan International Airlines has restored a long‑grounded Boeing 777‑200LR to commercial service, returning a previously out‑of‑service twin‑aisle aircraft to its fleet. The move restores long‑range capability for select routes and reflects completed maintenance and regulatory work to make the jet airworthy again.

2026-04-07T18:59:06.860282-07:00

PIA restores long-grounded Boeing 777-200LR to service

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US–Iran two‑week ceasefire sparks oil plunge, airline stock rally and fare promos

Sky Airline to take three A321XLRs from BOC Aviation on long‑term leases, deliveries 2026–27

IAG ends interest in TAP as Portugal reviews bids for 44.9% stake

airBaltic takes two more A220-300s as it seeks short-term government funding

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