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Iran-linked strikes ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker struck off Qatar

A drone strike on Kuwait International Airport's fuel storage — blamed on Iran — triggered a major fire that forced the airport to close to commercial passenger flights. The attack, which caused no reported casualties, coincided with a strike on a tanker off Qatar and separate blazes in Bahrain amid ongoing regional strikes.

2026-03-31T23:27:21.457242-07:00

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Jordan bars Israel's Arkia from foreign ACMI operations out of Aqaba

2026-03-31T22:36:09.108908-07:00

FlightGlobal

Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace

2026-03-31T15:26:11.842011-07:00

Via Satellite

Es’hailSat and EgyptSat sign multi-year VSAT capacity agreement

2026-03-31T13:05:23.337822-07:00

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Iran-linked strikes ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker struck off Qatar A drone strike on Kuwait International Airport's fuel storage — blamed on Iran — triggered a major fire that forced the airport to close to commercial passenger flights. The attack, which caused no reported casualties, coincided with a strike on a tanker off Qatar and separate blazes in Bahrain amid ongoing regional strikes.

2026-03-31T23:27:21.457242-07:00

Iran-linked strikes ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker struck off Qatar

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Jordan bars Israel's Arkia from foreign ACMI operations out of Aqaba Jordan has banned Israeli carrier Arkia from conducting foreign ACMI (wet‑lease) operations out of Aqaba, blocking the use of the Jordanian Red Sea gateway for third‑country wet‑lease flights. The administrative restriction constrains Arkia’s ACMI activity in Jordan and signals heightened regulatory friction in the region.

2026-03-31T22:36:09.108908-07:00

Jordan bars Israel's Arkia from foreign ACMI operations out of Aqaba

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Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace Now in its second month, the US–Iran war has already hit airline revenues and operations through airspace closures, cancellations and reroutes, but commercial aerospace manufacturing and OEM production show only limited disruption so far. The sector remains vulnerable if the conflict widens or supply chains are affected.

2026-03-31T15:26:11.842011-07:00

Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace

Via Satellite

Es’hailSat and EgyptSat sign multi-year VSAT capacity agreement Es’hailSat and EgyptSat have signed a multi-year satellite capacity agreement granting EgyptSat access to Es’hailSat capacity to deliver VSAT services to customers in Egypt and across the Middle East and North Africa, formalising distribution and service arrangements for regional fixed‑satellite connectivity.

2026-03-31T13:05:23.337822-07:00

Es’hailSat and EgyptSat sign multi-year VSAT capacity agreement

AeroTime

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Middle East conflict squeezes engine spares and global MRO capacity Airspace closures and regional fighting are disrupting aviation parts logistics, rerouting supply chains and delaying engine spares shipments, increasing backlogs at engine shops and MRO providers worldwide. The strain is lengthening turnaround times and raising operational risk for operators dependent on timely engine maintenance.

2026-03-31T08:00:51.730209-07:00

Middle East conflict squeezes engine spares and global MRO capacity

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Virgin Atlantic abruptly ends London–Riyadh service after one year; aircraft to be redeployed Virgin Atlantic has permanently cancelled its London Heathrow–Riyadh route less than a year after launch, attributing the decision to Middle East unrest, Heathrow congestion and soft demand. The carrier will redeploy the aircraft as new CEO Corneel Koster reshapes the long‑haul network.

2026-03-31T07:58:46.773248-07:00

Virgin Atlantic abruptly ends London–Riyadh service after one year; aircraft to be redeployed

Skift

Dubai unveils AED1bn ($272m) tourism support package as Iran war slashes visitors Dubai announced targeted support for hotels and tourism operators drawn from an AED1 billion ($272 million) fund to shore up its visitor economy after the Iran war sharply reduced tourist numbers. The measures are intended to stabilise the hospitality sector and help sustain inbound travel demand as risks persist.

2026-03-31T05:40:16.320046-07:00

Dubai unveils AED1bn ($272m) tourism support package as Iran war slashes visitors

AeroTime

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IATA: Middle East conflict lifts fares and fuel costs, trims capacity as passenger demand rises 6.1% and cargo surges IATA reports global passenger demand rose 6.1% in February even as the Middle East conflict drives higher airfares, tighter jet‑fuel supplies and airline schedule adjustments. March capacity growth forecasts were lowered while air cargo volumes, led by Africa, jumped roughly 21% year‑on‑year.

2026-03-31T03:20:49.498308-07:00

IATA: Middle East conflict lifts fares and fuel costs, trims capacity as passenger demand rises 6.1% and cargo surges

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Iran-linked strikes ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker struck off Qatar

Jordan bars Israel's Arkia from foreign ACMI operations out of Aqaba

Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace

Es’hailSat and EgyptSat sign multi-year VSAT capacity agreement

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