In a bid to help the European aviation sector deal with the fuel crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict, the EC is taking steps to ensure operators have access to jet fuel.

Lufthansa is advancing the integrated planning of the group’s short-haul networks to mitigate the effects of the closure of Lufthansa CityLine.

Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto said the airline is in a solid position in terms of fuel supply as well as its hedging position for the upcoming months.

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have increased their fuel surcharges and have tweaked their formulas for determining the surcharge levels.

Iberia will suspend flights to Cuba in June, citing the country’s “exceptional situation” in which jet fuel has run out and the island faces an energy crisis.

Fueled by growing a freighter fleet, Middle East carriers have clear plans to develop their cargo business, even if disruption in the regions means this is temporarily on pause.

Airlines are making adjustments in response to shifting demand linked to the Middle East conflict, but there is no evidence that a wave of retirements is imminent.

Aviation Week speaks to Hanwha Aviation CEO, Jeff Lewis.