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(8 articles)IATA and IATP Partner to Solve Global Aircraft Parts Shortages
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Aviation Towing & Piloting Association (IATP) have launched a collaborative initiative to help major global airlines—including
Europe extends Middle East flight bans, raising airline costs
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its conflict zone guidance through July 1, maintaining restrictions on flights over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. This decision forces European
IATA Raises Alarm on Engine MRO Bottlenecks Threatening Air Cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued an urgent statement highlighting severe bottlenecks in aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. This supply chain
Airline Cargo Staff Attacked in Manipur—Security Crisis
A third violent attack on airline cargo personnel within a single month in Manipur, India signals a deteriorating security environment that threatens air freight operations in the region. These incide
Jet2 Recovers from Major Flight Disruption
Jet2, a major European airline carrier, has announced a recovery to normal operations following a significant service disruption that affected passenger flights. The exact nature and duration of the d
Air Cargo Markets Stabilize as Forwarders Secure Capacity
Air cargo markets are entering a stabilization phase following an earlier period of sharp rate increases, according to industry reports and Q1 earnings statements. Major logistics providers like DSV a
Chinese Carrier Air Central Approved for US Cargo Routes
Air Central, a Chinese state-backed carrier, has received conditional authorization from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin scheduled all-cargo operations to the United States beginning in
Jet Fuel Shortages Threaten Europe's 2026 Summer Flight Schedules
European aviation faces a critical procurement challenge heading into summer 2026, as jet fuel supply chain disruptions threaten to constrain airline capacity and flight schedules across the continent