Fuel suppliers, airlines, airports and governments should coordinate more closely so they are better aware of oil shortages in time to make alternative plans.
Israel's El Al will exercise its options for six 787-9s and expand its agreement with Boeing to include additional options to acquire up to six more 787s.
Russia’s Tupolev has unveiled its first widebody aircraft concept, the Tu-454; industry sources say, however, that it is not an active development program.
Edelweiss Air has adjusted its long-haul program, cutting two U.S. destinations from its network citing rising fuel prices as well as reduced demand for the services.
As fuel costs spike and its reorganization plan weathers scrutiny, Spirit Airlines is again facing questions about its ability to emerge from Chapter 11 as a going concern.
The steep increase in oil prices since the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran began is even more acute for airlines, which are seeing costs of jet fuel increase from around $90 per barrel (p/b) to between $180 and $220 p/b.
Lufthansa Group is making major fleet cutbacks to deal with both the sharp rise in fuel costs and prolonged and bitter disputes with pilot and cabin crew unions.
Spanish company Neotex was on hand at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) with a demonstration video showcasing its direct-dyed carpets for airliner cabins.
EasyJet expects to report a headline loss before tax of between £540 million ($732 million) and £560 million for the first half of its 2026 financial year.
At AIX, Diehl Aviation is showcasing an improved version of the lav it has been designing for better accessibility, focusing on visual and hearing impairments.
Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines have new approval from the U.S. Transportation Department for their merger and now expect the deal to close as early as May 13.