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Freight haulers seek temporary suspension of US jet fuel tax as Iran-war pricing keeps fuel costs elevated

U.S. cargo carriers are calling on the Trump administration to temporarily suspend the jet fuel tax, arguing that jet fuel prices have stayed “stubbornly” high amid the Iran war. The request highlights how geopolitical-driven fuel volatility is squeezing air-freight economics and pricing decisions.

2026-05-18T17:24:09.024526-07:00

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Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity

2026-05-18T05:38:29.387253-07:00

Financial Times

Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility

2026-05-18T01:25:05.684306-07:00

Bloomberg

Ryanair posts record FY profit as it counters Middle East fuel-risk with hedging and plans price trims for summer

2026-05-17T22:25:25.355775-07:00

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Freight haulers seek temporary suspension of US jet fuel tax as Iran-war pricing keeps fuel costs elevated U.S. cargo carriers are calling on the Trump administration to temporarily suspend the jet fuel tax, arguing that jet fuel prices have stayed “stubbornly” high amid the Iran war. The request highlights how geopolitical-driven fuel volatility is squeezing air-freight economics and pricing decisions.

2026-05-18T17:24:09.024526-07:00

Freight haulers seek temporary suspension of US jet fuel tax as Iran-war pricing keeps fuel costs elevated

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Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity Emirates has begun building a US$5.1 billion engineering and maintenance campus at Dubai World Central (Dubai South), designed to service up to 28 widebody aircraft simultaneously. The complex will include two dedicated aircraft painting hangars and expands in-house MRO capacity in Dubai.

2026-05-18T05:38:29.387253-07:00

Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity

Financial Times

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Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility Ryanair’s latest earnings call and guidance update flagged softer pricing into the key summer season despite “robust” demand, citing late bookings pressure and a fuel-cost spike. CEO Michael O’Leary also discussed his contract extension timeline and linked broader jet-fuel expectations to Iran-war-driven global price moves.

2026-05-18T01:25:05.684306-07:00

Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility

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SalamAir wet-leases two Boeing 737-8s to add short-term capacity Oman’s SalamAir has wet-leased two Boeing 737-8 aircraft, a capacity move that relies on externally provided airframes and crews to support operations. The deployment highlights how the carrier is using wet lease flexibility alongside its broader network planning.

2026-05-17T23:39:22.547349-07:00

SalamAir wet-leases two Boeing 737-8s to add short-term capacity

FlightGlobal

Air Arabia Q1 profit drops ~20% on Gulf conflict disruption as Gulf carriers signal a demand “comeback” into the 2026 summer pea Air Arabia reported first-quarter pre-tax and net profit declines of around 20% to 22%, blaming ongoing disruptions from the Middle East conflict while it maintains confidence in recovery. Across the region, Gulf carriers are attempting a restart amid lingering uncertainty, with the industry heading into the summer peak facing geopolitical and fuel-market volatility.

2026-05-17T23:25:03.150278-07:00

Air Arabia Q1 profit drops ~20% on Gulf conflict disruption as Gulf carriers signal a demand “comeback” into the 2026 summer pea

Bloomberg

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Ryanair posts record FY profit as it counters Middle East fuel-risk with hedging and plans price trims for summer Ryanair said travel demand remains robust and reported record profits of €2.26 billion (and $2.63 billion cited in coverage) while warning that rising costs will pressure FY27 despite no capacity cuts. The airline says its fuel-hedging strategy largely insulates it from jet-fuel volatility tied to the Middle East conflict, and it’s cutting summer fares to woo consumers.

2026-05-17T22:25:25.355775-07:00

Ryanair posts record FY profit as it counters Middle East fuel-risk with hedging and plans price trims for summer

Associated Press

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Spirit Airlines collapse spotlights U.S. ULCC fragility as Iran-war jet-fuel shock lifts costs and fares Spirit Airlines’ shutdown has left travelers scrambling for replacements, while court comments underscore the scale of pricing exclusion for would-be summer passengers. The broader context is a sharp fuel-cost spike: DOT data show airline fuel costs up 56% in March, following the Iran war outbreak, feeding into higher fares and fees across the industry.

2026-05-17T21:24:14.767278-07:00

Spirit Airlines collapse spotlights U.S. ULCC fragility as Iran-war jet-fuel shock lifts costs and fares

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American Airlines extends Tel Aviv (TLV) and Doha (DOH) suspensions to January 2027, citing Middle East security conditions and American Airlines says it does not expect to resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel or Doha, Qatar until January 2027. The carrier attributes the extended pause to the continuing security situation in the Middle East and ongoing uncertainty about whether a lasting peace agreement can be reached with Iran.

2026-05-17T13:24:25.653710-07:00

American Airlines extends Tel Aviv (TLV) and Doha (DOH) suspensions to January 2027, citing Middle East security conditions and

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Freight haulers seek temporary suspension of US jet fuel tax as Iran-war pricing keeps fuel costs elevated

Emirates starts construction of US$5.1B Dubai South engineering complex with 28-widebody MRO capacity

Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility

Ryanair posts record FY profit as it counters Middle East fuel-risk with hedging and plans price trims for summer

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