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Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary said that planning beyond the next month is difficult due to fuel supply challenges within Europe caused by the Gulf crisis.

Vietnam Airlines is preparing to take delivery of its first leased Airbus A321 freighter within the next two months.

The Middle East crisis shows European aviation’s greatest vulnerability is its dependence on fossil fuels and that should be a catalyst for strengthening climate legislation, not weakening it, argues Transport & Environment.

Ethiopian Airlines has converted six Boeing 787-9 options, fully exercising commitments from its 2023 order, to support its Vision 2035 growth strategy.

Electra and Bristow Group plan to conduct operational testing of its hybrid-electric ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing (eSTOL) aircraft in Norway.

Engine MRO and asset management specialist Sanad achieved record revenue in 2025 as global engine shop capacity constraints drove a rise in shop inductions.

Aviation Week’s 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast predicts that the North American market will take delivery of over 4,500 commercial aircraft over the coming decade.

American Airlines confirmed it is “not engaged with or interested in,” any merger discussions with United Airlines.

European policymakers are preparing for potential jet fuel supply shortages, as more European airlines cancel flights due to the oil crisis in the Middle East.

In line with Aviation Week’s MRO Americas event, Carbon Analysis focuses on four LCCs in the region: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines and WestJet.

Qatar’s civil aviation authority is gradually allowing foreign airlines to resume operations through Doha.

Latecoere Services, a subsidiary of the Toulouse-based aerostructures and wiring specialist, is preparing to expand in Asia this year.

Spain’s Indra Group formally opened a new facility in Olathe, Kansas, on April 20.

An analysis of major U.S. carriers' MRO spending combined with a robust global demand forecast and financial updates from a sample of the MRO providers highlights a sector shaped by aging aircraft, supply chain constraints and expanding fleets.

MASkargo has entered a strategic partnership with Teleport to expand its presence in the fast-growing Southeast Asia air cargo market.

All-business-class airline Beond has halted scheduled flights between Europe and the Maldives until October, saying the unit economics no longer work given the sharp rise in fuel prices.

High oil prices may undercut what has been a predictable upward march in commercial MRO demand. But a lot has to happen—most of it bad—to see theoretical concerns morph into real-world collapse.

IAG signed a licensing agreement with CFM International to make Iberia Maintenance the latest Leap Premier MRO shop.

New aircraft deliveries during the first quarter of 2026 for ATR, Comac and Embraer saw varying degrees of success in ramping up production.

U.S. lawmakers battling over proposals to expand use of aircraft surveillance and anti-collision systems moved closer together following approval of a revised House bill.

As recent months have demonstrated, the long-term prospects for alternative sources of energy for aviation have spurred a flow of innovation.

Pending summer flight caps for Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) are now finalized and represent a 12% reduction from planned levels.

The financial impact on airlines and potential shortages of jet fuel at some airports are likely to persist for months.

Fuel suppliers, airlines, airports and governments should coordinate more closely so they are better aware of oil shortages in time to make alternative plans.

IATA's Willie Walsh described a recent International Energy Association assessment of the fuel situation as “sobering.”