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318 articlesPage 15 of 16Updated Mar 13, 2026

United Nigeria Joins IATA Clearing House, Eyes New York Flights

United Nigeria Airlines has joined the IATA Clearing House, a key step in its plan to launch wet-leased A330 flights to New York by summer 2026.

Mar 13, 20264 min
United Nigeria Joins IATA Clearing House, Eyes New York Flights
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Spirit Airlines Recalls 500 Pilots Amid Chapter 11 Restructuring

Spirit Airlines recalled 500 furloughed pilots to address high attrition as it prepares to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this summer.

Mar 12, 20265 min
Spirit Airlines Recalls 500 Pilots Amid Chapter 11 Restructuring
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European Airlines Add Asia Flights Amid Gulf Airspace Closures

European airlines are adding direct flights to Asia as Middle East airspace closures ground Gulf carriers, causing a significant surge in regional airfares.

Mar 12, 20265 min
European Airlines Add Asia Flights Amid Gulf Airspace Closures
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Engineering Firms Target India's ₹91,000-Crore Airport Expansion

Indian engineering firms are securing major contracts as a ₹91,000-crore government and private investment wave drives airport construction and expansion.

Mar 12, 20265 min
Engineering Firms Target India's ₹91,000-Crore Airport Expansion
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Jet Fuel Prices Double; Airlines Face Mideast War Fallout

Global airlines face soaring costs as Middle East conflict doubles jet fuel prices, forcing fare hikes and impacting summer travel demand.

Mar 12, 20265 min
Jet Fuel Prices Double; Airlines Face Mideast War Fallout
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Aviation Faces Dual Pressure from Rerouting and Aging Fleets

Geopolitical conflicts and delivery delays force airlines to use older, less efficient fleets on longer routes, eroding profitability, finds a new report.

Mar 11, 20264 min
Aviation Faces Dual Pressure from Rerouting and Aging Fleets
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Airlines Hike Fares as Mideast Conflict Spikes Jet Fuel Prices

Airlines are raising summer 2026 fares as jet fuel prices double and Middle East airspace closures force costly, hours-long flight detours.

Mar 11, 20264 min
Airlines Hike Fares as Mideast Conflict Spikes Jet Fuel Prices
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European Refiners Prioritize HVO Over SAF Amid Margin Pressure

European biofuel producers are shifting from Sustainable Aviation Fuel to road transport fuel due to margin pressure from a surge in Chinese SAF imports.

Mar 11, 20264 min
European Refiners Prioritize HVO Over SAF Amid Margin Pressure
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Air India Hikes Fuel Surcharges After 737 MAX Incident in Phuket

Air India is raising fuel surcharges globally due to rising jet fuel costs, as an Air India Express 737 MAX suffers a hard landing incident in Phuket.

Mar 11, 20265 min
Air India Hikes Fuel Surcharges After 737 MAX Incident in Phuket
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AAdvantage and Hyatt Partnership Enhances Elite Member Rewards

Elite members of American's AAdvantage and World of Hyatt can now earn reciprocal rewards, enhancing value across both major loyalty programs.

Mar 10, 20264 min
AAdvantage and Hyatt Partnership Enhances Elite Member Rewards
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Boeing 737 MAX Orders Surge Despite Ongoing Production Hurdles

Boeing's 737 MAX family continues to secure strong orders, particularly for the MAX 8, despite ongoing production hurdles and certification delays for the MAX 10.

Mar 10, 20264 min
Boeing 737 MAX Orders Surge Despite Ongoing Production Hurdles
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Namibia Pledges Greater Role for Women in Aviation Industry

Namibia commits to empowering women in aviation, emphasizing mentorship and merit-based advancement to boost gender equality in technical and leadership roles.

Mar 9, 20264 min
Namibia Pledges Greater Role for Women in Aviation Industry
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Boeing: Geopolitics is Biggest Risk to Long-Term Air Travel Demand

Boeing warns that ongoing geopolitical conflict is the biggest risk to long-term global aviation demand despite currently strong market conditions.

Mar 9, 20264 min
Boeing: Geopolitics is Biggest Risk to Long-Term Air Travel Demand
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Southwest Airlines Continues Fee Expansion, Ends Open Seating Policy

Southwest Airlines continues its strategic pivot away from its customer-friendly model, implementing assigned seating and new fees to boost ancillary revenue.

Mar 8, 20264 min
Southwest Airlines Continues Fee Expansion, Ends Open Seating Policy
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United Airlines Warns of Higher Fares as Fuel Prices Spike

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warns a sharp surge in jet fuel prices due to geopolitical conflict will likely lead to higher consumer airfares soon.

Mar 8, 20264 min
United Airlines Warns of Higher Fares as Fuel Prices Spike
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Embraer Hits Record $31.6B Backlog, Outperforms 2025 Revenue Guidance

Embraer announced a record $31.6 billion backlog and $7.58 billion revenue for 2025, driven by strong demand for its commercial and defense aircraft.

Mar 8, 20264 min
Embraer Hits Record $31.6B Backlog, Outperforms 2025 Revenue Guidance
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Airlines Signal Higher Fares as Jet Fuel Costs Skyrocket

Airlines are warning of higher passenger fares after geopolitical conflict caused jet fuel costs to skyrocket, threatening carrier profitability globally.

Mar 8, 20264 min
Airlines Signal Higher Fares as Jet Fuel Costs Skyrocket
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US Airlines Drive Boeing 737 MAX Orders Amid Fleet Renewal

Major US airlines are ordering hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets, driven by strong domestic travel demand and a strategic push for greater fuel efficiency.

Mar 8, 20264 min
US Airlines Drive Boeing 737 MAX Orders Amid Fleet Renewal
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Emirates, Etihad Resume Limited Flights Amid Middle East Airspace Closures

Emirates and Etihad are restoring limited flights from the UAE, but widespread airspace closures and missile risks continue to disrupt global travel.

Mar 8, 20265 min
Emirates, Etihad Resume Limited Flights Amid Middle East Airspace Closures
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Boeing Nears Landmark 500-Jet 737 MAX Order from China

Boeing is reportedly nearing a historic deal with China for 500 737 MAX jets, a move signaling a potential thaw in U.S.-China trade relations.

Mar 8, 20264 min
Boeing Nears Landmark 500-Jet 737 MAX Order from China
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