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.
Narrowbody lessor Aircastle has noted that European and Asian airlines are bracing for jet fuel scarcity, but the Iran conflict so far has not impacted its business.
Asia-Pacific airlines are employing every available strategy to counter the unpredictable swings in fuel prices that continue to complicate their planning.
Passenger and cargo traffic at Entebbe International Airport declined in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority.
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.
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.
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.
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.
