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Trump’s final Air Force One flight ends the current VC-25B-era rotation; Qatar-donated 747-8i/next Air Force One jet set to take

White House officials said goodbye to the current Air Force One as President Trump prepares to accept a new VIP aircraft sourced from Qatar. The handoff follows momentum toward fielding the modified Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i as an interim VC-25B platform, even as the next-generation VC-25B schedule continues to mature.

2026-06-18T07:49:05.950006-07:00

Space.com

Space-based mapping reveals immense GPS jamming footprint across Europe and the Middle East

2026-06-18T06:21:52.894727-07:00

FlightGlobal

Qatar Airways restores 85% of pre-Iran-crisis network, launches Summer 2026 schedule; appoints new COO and Chief Customer Office

2026-06-18T05:05:10.487021-07:00

Aviation Today

Iran cease-fire hopes meet IATA’s June warning on lingering aviation turbulence as Hormuz-driven volatility persists

2026-06-17T22:48:51.381687-07:00

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Washington Post

Trump’s final Air Force One flight ends the current VC-25B-era rotation; Qatar-donated 747-8i/next Air Force One jet set to take White House officials said goodbye to the current Air Force One as President Trump prepares to accept a new VIP aircraft sourced from Qatar. The handoff follows momentum toward fielding the modified Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i as an interim VC-25B platform, even as the next-generation VC-25B schedule continues to mature.

2026-06-18T07:49:05.950006-07:00

Trump’s final Air Force One flight ends the current VC-25B-era rotation; Qatar-donated 747-8i/next Air Force One jet set to take

Space.com

Space-based mapping reveals immense GPS jamming footprint across Europe and the Middle East For the first time, an experimental satellite has mapped the scale of GPS jamming from space, showing the activity is “quite a bit more” extensive than expected across Europe and the Middle East. The results quantify a broader degraded-PNT risk than previously inferred from incident reports.

2026-06-18T06:21:52.894727-07:00

Space-based mapping reveals immense GPS jamming footprint across Europe and the Middle East

FlightGlobal

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Qatar Airways restores 85% of pre-Iran-crisis network, launches Summer 2026 schedule; appoints new COO and Chief Customer Office Qatar Airways says it has brought its network back to 85% of pre-crisis levels, with the launch of its Summer 2026 schedule offering more than 140 daily departures from Doha to 160+ destinations. The carrier also appointed a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Customer Officer to support its next growth phase.

2026-06-18T05:05:10.487021-07:00

Qatar Airways restores 85% of pre-Iran-crisis network, launches Summer 2026 schedule; appoints new COO and Chief Customer Office

Aviation Today

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Iran cease-fire hopes meet IATA’s June warning on lingering aviation turbulence as Hormuz-driven volatility persists Despite Iran cease-fire hopes, IATA flags a June outlook marked by lingering turbulence for global airlines, with demand and network planning still strained by conflict-linked uncertainty. Related reporting notes operational pressure in the Asia-Pacific system as the Iran war stretches beyond 100 days, highlighting continued volatility.

2026-06-17T22:48:51.381687-07:00

Iran cease-fire hopes meet IATA’s June warning on lingering aviation turbulence as Hormuz-driven volatility persists

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Leaked MoU: U.S. prepared to lift all Iran sanctions, including airline designations A leaked 14-point memorandum of understanding indicates the U.S. is prepared to lift all sanctions on Iran, including multiple designations targeting airlines. The document would end the conflict between the countries, while leaving “contentious issues” unresolved.

2026-06-17T13:18:42.114950-07:00

Leaked MoU: U.S. prepared to lift all Iran sanctions, including airline designations

AeroTime

Projected 2027 oil surplus could lower jet-fuel costs after Iran-linked volatility A forecast for a 2027 oil surplus points to a potential tailwind for airline fuel bills, coming after a year of higher jet-fuel prices and Middle East airspace disruption. The shift underscores how quickly upstream crude balances and route constraints can swing airline cost outlooks from year to year.

2026-06-17T12:03:58.374088-07:00

Projected 2027 oil surplus could lower jet-fuel costs after Iran-linked volatility

AINonline

PrivatPort builds executive-aviation capacity: adds Mexico FBO footprint and opens a Dubai operations center PrivatPort, Swissport’s rebranded executive aviation support unit, is expanding its fixed-base operator (FBO) and ground-services footprint, including new operations in Mexico and the opening of a Dubai operations center. The move broadens Swissport’s ability to support corporate and private aviation customers across key regions.

2026-06-17T09:17:29.134369-07:00

PrivatPort builds executive-aviation capacity: adds Mexico FBO footprint and opens a Dubai operations center

Bloomberg

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Emirates launches “Comprehensive Travel Cover” airline-backed travel insurance with conflict-zone disruption coverage Emirates has introduced a new comprehensive travel insurance product that combines expanded protection with direct operational support during travel disruptions. The offering includes conflict-related coverage, $25,000 medical protection, and benefits such as a free 30-day trip extension, positioning Emirates to mirror—while charging for—EU-261-style passenger rights.

2026-06-17T03:57:59.884643-07:00

Emirates launches “Comprehensive Travel Cover” airline-backed travel insurance with conflict-zone disruption coverage

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Trump’s final Air Force One flight ends the current VC-25B-era rotation; Qatar-donated 747-8i/next Air Force One jet set to take

Space-based mapping reveals immense GPS jamming footprint across Europe and the Middle East

Qatar Airways restores 85% of pre-Iran-crisis network, launches Summer 2026 schedule; appoints new COO and Chief Customer Office

Iran cease-fire hopes meet IATA’s June warning on lingering aviation turbulence as Hormuz-driven volatility persists

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