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Jazeera Airways swings to Q1 loss as Kuwait airport closure forces Saudi-based temporary ops amid Iran conflict

Kuwait’s airport closure tied to the Iran conflict pushed Jazeera Airways to set up temporary operations in Saudi Arabia. The carrier booked a net loss of KD1.1 million ($3.6 million) for the first quarter, citing the disruption following the Kuwait airport shut down.

2026-05-13T23:52:45.444252-07:00

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Israir faces Shabbat boycott threat

2026-05-13T23:09:01.284126-07:00

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Boeing CEO seeks major China 737 MAX order ahead of Trump–Xi summit amid tariff and trade-policy focus

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

Bloomberg

Air New Zealand cuts FY2026 outlook after Middle East-driven jet fuel surge; expects nearly $400m full-year loss and reviews cos

2026-05-13T15:43:57.515939-07:00

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Jazeera Airways swings to Q1 loss as Kuwait airport closure forces Saudi-based temporary ops amid Iran conflict Kuwait’s airport closure tied to the Iran conflict pushed Jazeera Airways to set up temporary operations in Saudi Arabia. The carrier booked a net loss of KD1.1 million ($3.6 million) for the first quarter, citing the disruption following the Kuwait airport shut down.

2026-05-13T23:52:45.444252-07:00

Jazeera Airways swings to Q1 loss as Kuwait airport closure forces Saudi-based temporary ops amid Iran conflict

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Israir faces Shabbat boycott threat Israir is confronting a proposed Shabbat boycott, a consumer-led challenge tied to how the airline operates during the Jewish day of rest. The threat adds to the reputational and operational risks airlines face amid heightened security and traffic constraints affecting Israel’s aviation system.

2026-05-13T23:09:01.284126-07:00

Israir faces Shabbat boycott threat

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Air New Zealand cuts FY2026 outlook after Middle East-driven jet fuel surge; expects nearly $400m full-year loss and reviews cos Air New Zealand updated its FY2026 outlook, citing “elevated and volatile” global jet fuel prices tied to the Middle East conflict. The carrier now expects a substantial full-year loss—nearly $400m (NZ$390m referenced)—alongside cost-cutting and a review of capital expenditure plans.

2026-05-13T15:43:57.515939-07:00

Air New Zealand cuts FY2026 outlook after Middle East-driven jet fuel surge; expects nearly $400m full-year loss and reviews cos

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Boeing CEO seeks major China 737 MAX order ahead of Trump–Xi summit amid tariff and trade-policy focus Boeing is positioning a potential blockbuster jet sale to China—potentially involving hundreds of 737 MAX aircraft—as CEO Kelly Ortberg joins President Trump’s delegation in Beijing. Market coverage links the talks to wider trade and industrial negotiations that could shape the scale and timing of any purchase commitments.

2026-05-13T12:06:41.343436-07:00

Boeing CEO seeks major China 737 MAX order ahead of Trump–Xi summit amid tariff and trade-policy focus

Aviation Week

USAF awards Aevex $18.5M for autonomous one-way attack drones and support services The US Air Force has awarded Aevex an $18.5 million contract for autonomous one-way attack drones and related engineering/support services. Aevex says it has previously supplied thousands of similar systems to Ukraine, positioning the award as continued scaling of expendable UAS strike capability for the service.

2026-05-13T11:36:11.175536-07:00

USAF awards Aevex $18.5M for autonomous one-way attack drones and support services

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Lufthansa Group, Wizz Air set phased return to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after EASA advisory softens Lufthansa Group will gradually restart flights to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion: Wizz Air resumes on 28 May, Austrian on 1 June, followed by Lufthansa and Swiss on 1 July, with Eurowings among the later group restorations. The schedule follows a comprehensive safety assessment after EASA softened its operating advisory in Israel’s airspace amid the Iran–Israel conflict.

2026-05-13T10:59:04.675974-07:00

Lufthansa Group, Wizz Air set phased return to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion after EASA advisory softens

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Strait of Hormuz closure triggers record US Jet fuel exports—and raises risk of global JetA shortage as stocks deplete With the Strait of Hormuz closed, US oil refiners are sending more Jet fuel overseas than ever, aiming to plug emerging supply gaps. The closure is also expected to drive a likely global JetA shortage, as restoring normal supply levels quickly is now infeasible—amplifying price pressure worldwide.

2026-05-13T10:34:23.641397-07:00

Strait of Hormuz closure triggers record US Jet fuel exports—and raises risk of global JetA shortage as stocks deplete

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Qatar Airways restarts Doha–Abu Dhabi service and adds Helsinki & Tokyo Haneda from mid-July 2026 as regional tensions ease Qatar Airways is restoring and expanding its Middle East network after a downturn in regional operations tied to the Iran–Israel conflict. The carrier has resumed double-daily passenger flights between Doha and Abu Dhabi and plans summer 2026 returns to Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda from 15 July, boosting connectivity for Europe and Asia.

2026-05-13T07:43:00.068780-07:00

Qatar Airways restarts Doha–Abu Dhabi service and adds Helsinki & Tokyo Haneda from mid-July 2026 as regional tensions ease

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Jazeera Airways swings to Q1 loss as Kuwait airport closure forces Saudi-based temporary ops amid Iran conflict

Israir faces Shabbat boycott threat

Boeing CEO seeks major China 737 MAX order ahead of Trump–Xi summit amid tariff and trade-policy focus

Air New Zealand cuts FY2026 outlook after Middle East-driven jet fuel surge; expects nearly $400m full-year loss and reviews cos

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