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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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FAA to reorganize to close safety gaps after fatal DCA midair, launching nationwide runway safety upgrades

2026-05-18T14:08:37.839714-07:00

AINonline

FAA 2026 ATC hiring plan trims certified controller target to 12,563 (down from 14,633)

2026-05-18T10:40:00.140495-07:00

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US Navy EA-18G Growlers collide midair at Idaho air show; all four crew eject safely

2026-05-17T12:51:13.509349-07:00

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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

AeroTime

FAA to reorganize to close safety gaps after fatal DCA midair, launching nationwide runway safety upgrades FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says the agency is reorganizing to address safety gaps highlighted by the fatal DCA midair collision and is moving quickly to close a runway safety gap exposed by a serious runway accident earlier this year. The changes signal accelerated, system-level safety pressure across the NAS.

2026-05-18T14:08:37.839714-07:00

FAA to reorganize to close safety gaps after fatal DCA midair, launching nationwide runway safety upgrades

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FAA 2026 ATC hiring plan trims certified controller target to 12,563 (down from 14,633) The FAA’s new 2026 air traffic controller workforce plan sets a full certified professional controller staffing target of 12,563, a reduction of 2,070 versus the 2025 plan’s 14,633. Multiple reports tie the change to new staffing-efficiency assumptions and planning “tools” that lower required headcount.

2026-05-18T10:40:00.140495-07:00

FAA 2026 ATC hiring plan trims certified controller target to 12,563 (down from 14,633)

FlightGlobal

Report: US loses or severely damages 42 aircraft in Iran bombing campaign; includes 24 MQ-9A Reaper and seven KC-135 tankers A report says the US military lost or suffered significant damage to 42 aircraft during an aerial bombing campaign against Iran amid a tenuous ceasefire. The tally includes 24 MQ-9A Reaper drones, seven KC-135 tankers, and several fighter types, underscoring combat attrition risks to high-tempo air operations.

2026-05-18T10:39:20.544451-07:00

Report: US loses or severely damages 42 aircraft in Iran bombing campaign; includes 24 MQ-9A Reaper and seven KC-135 tankers

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US Navy EA-18G Growlers collide midair at Idaho air show; all four crew eject safely Two US Navy Boeing EA-18G Growlers collided during an air show in Idaho, becoming entangled and plummeting to the ground. Officials said all four crew members ejected safely before the jets crashed, with video showing the aircraft spinning as they fell.

2026-05-17T12:51:13.509349-07:00

US Navy EA-18G Growlers collide midair at Idaho air show; all four crew eject safely

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Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday in Miami after two landing attempts—fuel emergency triggered by extended flight time An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER flight from Dubai to Miami faced a fuel emergency after arriving later than planned amid thunderstorms, missed an initial landing attempt due to wind shear and poor visibility, and was forced into a second go-around. Pilots then declared Mayday after minimum-fuel became critical.

2026-05-17T10:30:22.546288-07:00

Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday in Miami after two landing attempts—fuel emergency triggered by extended flight time

Associated Press

USS Gerald R. Ford returns to Norfolk after 326-day deployment—longest since Vietnam—covering North Sea, Mediterranean, Caribbea The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), returned to Norfolk, Va., on Saturday after a 326-day deployment—the longest carrier tour since the Vietnam War. The cruise included operations in the North Sea, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Red Sea, supporting missions connected to Iran and a January operation involving Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. Ford and its escorts received a Presidential Unit Citation for their service during the Iran conflict.

2026-05-16T07:54:56.501768-07:00

USS Gerald R. Ford returns to Norfolk after 326-day deployment—longest since Vietnam—covering North Sea, Mediterranean, Caribbea

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US DOT extends Essential Air Service contracts for Southern Airways Express The US Department of Transportation has extended its Essential Air Service (EAS) contracts for Southern Airways Express, keeping the carrier in place to subsidize connectivity for smaller communities under the EAS program.

2026-05-15T12:38:47.098014-07:00

US DOT extends Essential Air Service contracts for Southern Airways Express

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

FAA to reorganize to close safety gaps after fatal DCA midair, launching nationwide runway safety upgrades

FAA 2026 ATC hiring plan trims certified controller target to 12,563 (down from 14,633)

US Navy EA-18G Growlers collide midair at Idaho air show; all four crew eject safely

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