Spirit Airlines has grounded its fleet and begun winding down operations after talks over a $500 million rescue package from the Trump administration collapsed.
The impact on airlines and potential shortages of jet fuel at some airports could continue for months after the Strait of Hormuz opens and the war in Iran ends.
When costs rise, airlines protect their strongest routes, preserve aircraft utilization and cut their weakest links, which is where regional airports become exposed.
Turkish Airlines chairman Murat Şeker says that while the flag carrier has around 120 GTF-powered A320neo-family aircraft in its fleet, about 40 are grounded.
As it navigates the higher fuel environment, Allegiant Air sees opportunity to potentially accelerate some retirements of older Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Air Astana remains unsure of when it can launch its long-planned flights to the U.S. as the airline struggles with the availability of aircraft and airspace.
Kazakhstan’s SCAT increasingly sees the Boeing 737-9 as the method by which to foster growth over its network, as its route map expands to Northern Europe and Asia.
May is set to be one of the busiest months for transatlantic route launches, with airlines across North America and Europe opening a wave of new services.
The global aircraft seat market was worth around $3.1 billion in 2025. Recaro Aircraft Seating believes that the market will grow to around $5 billion in 2030.
Ethiopian Airlines has officially withdrawn from the long-delayed Nigeria Air project, while Ghana's government plans to establish a new national airline.
