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EU rejects jet-fuel cost “extraordinary circumstances” plea; Iran-war tourism guidance limits scope for EU261 waivers

EU transport officials say jet-fuel price increases do not qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” under EU261, so airlines must continue to refund eligible cancellations. Separately, the Commission plans to tell airlines that Iran-war impacts on tourism do not justify emergency measures to suspend passenger compensation obligations.

2026-05-07T08:09:36.566101-07:00

Financial Times

Emirates Group posts record AED 24.4bn profit (US$6.6bn) for 2025-26, despite late-year Iran-war flight groundings

2026-05-06T23:47:33.725691-07:00

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US attacks on Iran destroy Mahan Air Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft

2026-05-07T00:05:23.322353-07:00

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Russia-linked drones cross into Latvia, crash near Rēzekne oil facility and trigger fire (May 7)

2026-05-07T01:24:09.060195-07:00

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EU rejects jet-fuel cost “extraordinary circumstances” plea; Iran-war tourism guidance limits scope for EU261 waivers EU transport officials say jet-fuel price increases do not qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” under EU261, so airlines must continue to refund eligible cancellations. Separately, the Commission plans to tell airlines that Iran-war impacts on tourism do not justify emergency measures to suspend passenger compensation obligations.

2026-05-07T08:09:36.566101-07:00

EU rejects jet-fuel cost “extraordinary circumstances” plea; Iran-war tourism guidance limits scope for EU261 waivers

AeroTime

Russia-linked drones cross into Latvia, crash near Rēzekne oil facility and trigger fire (May 7) Latvian authorities say two drones entered Latvian airspace from Russia overnight on May 7, with one crashing in the Latgale region and striking an oil storage facility near Rēzekne. The impact hit an empty tank, starting a fire, while the second drone’s location is still being searched.

2026-05-07T01:24:09.060195-07:00

Russia-linked drones cross into Latvia, crash near Rēzekne oil facility and trigger fire (May 7)

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US attacks on Iran destroy Mahan Air Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft Mahan Air’s Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 airframes have been destroyed in US attacks on Iran, according to the report. The loss of widebody state/flag assets underscores how the US–Iran fight is directly damaging aircraft used in regional travel and lift.

2026-05-07T00:05:23.322353-07:00

US attacks on Iran destroy Mahan Air Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft

Financial Times

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Emirates Group posts record AED 24.4bn profit (US$6.6bn) for 2025-26, despite late-year Iran-war flight groundings Emirates Group reported record 2025-26 results, with profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$6.6 billion) and record revenues of AED 150.5 billion, up 7% year-on-year. Emirates says it retained its “most profitable airline” positioning despite flight groundings linked to the Iran war and customer confidence damage in the final month of the financial year.

2026-05-06T23:47:33.725691-07:00

Emirates Group posts record AED 24.4bn profit (US$6.6bn) for 2025-26, despite late-year Iran-war flight groundings

Breaking Defense

Turkey unveils “Yıldırımhan” ICBM concept at SAHA 2026, targeting ~6,000 km with conventionally-armed deterrence intent Turkey presented Yıldırımhan—its first domestically developed intercontinental ballistic missile mock-up—at SAHA 2026, describing it as a new long-range deterrence layer. Reporting ties the concept to a claimed 6,000 km class range and notes the country joining a small group able to produce ICBM-scale systems.

2026-05-06T12:36:31.055231-07:00

Turkey unveils “Yıldırımhan” ICBM concept at SAHA 2026, targeting ~6,000 km with conventionally-armed deterrence intent

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF rotates F-22 Raptors to Kadena AB to bridge delayed F-15EX Eagle II arrival Additional F-22 Raptor stealth fighters from squadrons in Alaska and Virginia have deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, within 400 miles of Taiwan, supporting rotational air-superiority coverage. The move fills gaps created by the delayed introduction of the F-15EX at Kadena and the drawdown of F-15C/D.

2026-05-06T12:12:46.530151-07:00

USAF rotates F-22 Raptors to Kadena AB to bridge delayed F-15EX Eagle II arrival

Space.com

Close-proximity maneuvering: two Russian satellites reportedly pass within 10 feet (3 meters) in orbit Reporting says two Russian satellites recently came within about 10 feet (3 meters) of each other, highlighting advanced on-orbit maneuvering and proximity operations capabilities. The episode adds to a broader pattern of deliberate close-range behavior in space—raising both operational and safety questions.

2026-05-06T11:42:26.818665-07:00

Close-proximity maneuvering: two Russian satellites reportedly pass within 10 feet (3 meters) in orbit

politico.eu

France pre-positioned Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group for potential Strait of Hormuz mission France moved the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle from the Mediterranean into the southern Red Sea and readied its carrier strike group for planning linked to a potential international operation to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Paris said the move is intended to prompt U.S. and Iranian engagement amid economic fallout from competing blockades.

2026-05-06T08:21:25.875536-07:00

France pre-positioned Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group for potential Strait of Hormuz mission

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EU rejects jet-fuel cost “extraordinary circumstances” plea; Iran-war tourism guidance limits scope for EU261 waivers

Emirates Group posts record AED 24.4bn profit (US$6.6bn) for 2025-26, despite late-year Iran-war flight groundings

US attacks on Iran destroy Mahan Air Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft

Russia-linked drones cross into Latvia, crash near Rēzekne oil facility and trigger fire (May 7)

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