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High ImpactJun 25, 2026Europe 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
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactMay 11, 2026FedEx Returns 30-Year-Old MD-11s Amid Global Capacity Crisis
FedEx is preparing to return its fleet of 30-year-old MD-11 freighter aircraft to service within weeks, signaling acute pressure on global air cargo capacity. The move comes as Middle East airspace cl
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