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191 articlesPage 8 of 10Updated Mar 17, 2026

Pakistan Aviation Faces Crisis Amid Surging Fuel Prices, Cancellations

Pakistan's aviation industry faces a severe crisis as a fuel price surge causes massive flight cancellations and cripples pilot training operations.

Mar 17, 20265 min
Pakistan Aviation Faces Crisis Amid Surging Fuel Prices, Cancellations
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AvionTEq to Showcase Test Gear & Promotions at AEA 2026 Dallas Convention

AvionTEq will showcase new avionics test equipment and exclusive promotions at the 69th AEA International Convention & Trade Show in Dallas, Texas.

Mar 17, 20264 min
AvionTEq to Showcase Test Gear & Promotions at AEA 2026 Dallas Convention
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Credit Card Partnerships Reshape U.S. Airline Loyalty & Profits

U.S. airlines now rely on billions from co-branded credit cards, reshaping loyalty programs and making miles harder to earn for non-cardholders.

Mar 17, 20265 min
Credit Card Partnerships Reshape U.S. Airline Loyalty & Profits
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Spirit Airlines to Cut Fleet by Two-Thirds in Bankruptcy Restructuring

Spirit Airlines will shrink its fleet to 76-80 aircraft, down from 214, as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan to slash debt and operating costs.

Mar 16, 20265 min
Spirit Airlines to Cut Fleet by Two-Thirds in Bankruptcy Restructuring
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Atlas Air Orders 20 Airbus A350F Freighters, Diversifying Fleet

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F freighters with 20 options, marking a significant fleet diversification for the traditionally all-Boeing cargo operator.

Mar 16, 20265 min
Atlas Air Orders 20 Airbus A350F Freighters, Diversifying Fleet
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United Nigeria Airlines Begins ABUAD Avionics Engineering Internship Program

United Nigeria Airlines has started a 6-month internship for ABUAD avionics students, bridging academia with hands-on MRO industry experience in Nigeria.

Mar 16, 20264 min
United Nigeria Airlines Begins ABUAD Avionics Engineering Internship Program
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Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Aviation, Reroutes Flights Worldwide

The conflict involving Iran is forcing global flight reroutes and cancellations, driving up ticket prices and affecting millions of passengers worldwide.

Mar 16, 20265 min
Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Aviation, Reroutes Flights Worldwide
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United Nigeria Airlines Joins IATA Clearing House Amid Fare Probe

United Nigeria Airlines joins the IATA Clearing House for global expansion as the FCCPC investigates it and other carriers for alleged 2025 fare hikes.

Mar 15, 20264 min
United Nigeria Airlines Joins IATA Clearing House Amid Fare Probe
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Middle East Conflict Spikes Jet Fuel; Higher Airfares Loom for Summer 2026

Rising jet fuel prices, driven by Middle East conflict, are forcing airlines to raise summer fares and add surcharges, impacting global travel costs.

Mar 15, 20263 min
Middle East Conflict Spikes Jet Fuel; Higher Airfares Loom for Summer 2026
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Akasa Air to Build First MRO Facility at Noida International Airport

Akasa Air will build its first MRO facility at Noida International Airport to support its growing 737 MAX fleet and boost India's MRO capacity.

Mar 13, 20264 min
Akasa Air to Build First MRO Facility at Noida International Airport
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United Nigeria Airlines Rules Out Fare Hike Amid N1,852/Litre Fuel Price

United Nigeria Airlines has ruled out immediate fare hikes despite Jet A1 fuel prices surging over 100% to N1,852/litre, citing passenger demand fears.

Mar 13, 20265 min
United Nigeria Airlines Rules Out Fare Hike Amid N1,852/Litre Fuel Price
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IEA Releases Oil Reserves as Hormuz Closure Spikes Airline Fuel Prices

The IEA authorized an emergency oil reserve release to counter soaring fuel prices after the Strait of Hormuz closure, hitting unhedged US airlines hardest.

Mar 13, 20265 min
IEA Releases Oil Reserves as Hormuz Closure Spikes Airline Fuel Prices
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United Airlines Details Massive Fleet Expansion and Premium Product Push

United Airlines' long-term strategy includes adding over 630 new aircraft by 2034 and expanding premium seating by 75% to capture high-yield travelers.

Mar 13, 20264 min
United Airlines Details Massive Fleet Expansion and Premium Product Push
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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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