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Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases Finnair’s finance chief said the oneworld carrier is benefiting from strong demand and Middle East capacity constraints. To support medium-term network plans, Finnair is sourcing as many as 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family jets and is considering aircraft leases, including wet-leases.

2026-07-02T08:29:32.351641-07:00

Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases

AirInsight

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IATA: Global air cargo demand up 6% in May 2026; AI/semiconductor lift continues into June as Middle East disruption persists IATA data show May 2026 air cargo demand (CTK) rose 6.0% globally despite ongoing disruption tied to the Middle East. Passenger demand data similarly indicate conflict-hit effects on travel patterns. June strengthened further (+7%) on exceptional AI and semiconductor-related hardware demand, even as spot rates continue to ease and Asia-Pacific lanes remain supported by AI/electronics flows.

2026-07-02T07:15:55.163238-07:00

IATA: Global air cargo demand up 6% in May 2026; AI/semiconductor lift continues into June as Middle East disruption persists

AeroTime

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Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss: Airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026 did not stop lifesaving cargo flows—~2,000 tonnes delive Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss said that despite weeks of airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026, the airline still flew in about 2,000 tonnes of food and other life-essential goods. He links the episode to wartime airspace restrictions and highlights its role in Bahrain’s revival efforts.

2026-07-02T00:46:42.085848-07:00

Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss: Airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026 did not stop lifesaving cargo flows—~2,000 tonnes delive

AeroTime

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Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss on war, airspace closure and Bahrain revival

2026-07-02T00:46:42.085848-07:00

Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss on w

Bloomberg

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Business Jet Departures in Middle East Drop 30% During Iran War

2026-07-01T21:29:35.002873-07:00

Business Jet Departures in Mid

Bloomberg

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Middle East business-jet departures fall ~30% amid Iran war fallout; decline could persist until a peace deal Business jet departures in the Middle East are down about 30% following the Iran war, according to the cluster’s coverage. The reduction is at risk of continuing until a peace agreement is reached, underscoring how regional conflict directly disrupts corporate and charter aviation demand.

2026-07-01T21:29:35.002873-07:00

Middle East business-jet departures fall ~30% amid Iran war fallout; decline could persist until a peace deal

The Hill

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U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk crashes into Arabian Sea after emergency water landing; one sailor missing A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea during operations supporting the war with Iran, with four crew onboard. Three have been recovered and are in stable condition aboard USS George H. W. Bush, while one aircrewman remains missing as the search continues.

2026-07-01T11:31:59.539423-07:00

U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk crashes into Arabian Sea after emergency water landing; one sailor missing

European Spaceflight

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Latitude targets inaugural rocket flight from Oman’s Etlaq Spaceport in late 2027 Latitude plans to conduct the inaugural flight of its unnamed rocket from Oman’s Etlaq Spaceport in late 2027, positioning the program around the spaceport’s commissioning timeline and Gulf launch capacity build-out.

2026-07-01T03:25:24.182407-07:00

Latitude targets inaugural rocket flight from Oman’s Etlaq Spaceport in late 2027

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IATA: Global air cargo demand up 6% in May 2026; AI/semiconductor lift continues into June as Middle East disruption persists

Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases

Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss: Airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026 did not stop lifesaving cargo flows—~2,000 tonnes delive

Middle East business-jet departures fall ~30% amid Iran war fallout; decline could persist until a peace deal

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