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Forecasts
Forecast 2026-2036 published
2026 Mar 25
OliverWyman www.oliverwyman.com forecast: ‘Global Fleet and MRO Market Forecast 2026-2036’ published, complimentary.
Frontiers
Economy row beds
2026 Mar 25
Aiir New Zealand’s ‘Skycouch’ joined by United Airlines’ Relax Row’ economy seat beds in 2027, enabling travelers to purchase row of three adjoining seats using adjustable leg rests to create flat space for airline provided pad blanket pillows loop-belt, on B777 B787 aircraft.
Markets
Air cargo impacts
2026 Mar 25
GCC and Asia-Europe airfreight capacity continues much lower YoY, with leveling rate spikes subject to re-climb due to developing backlogs and updated fuel surcharges.
Markets
Sea cargo impacts
2026 Mar 25
Container traffic to GCC using alternate routes at lower volumes plagued with delays and congestions; ocean carriers announced non-GCC lane rate increases and surcharges set for early 2026 Apr.
Markets
Jet fuel price surge
2026 Mar 25
According to Argus, fuel markets tightened since ME crisis as jet fuel prices climbed 80%; according to Platts, average crack spreads - price difference between crude oil and jet fuel - surged about 300%.
Markets
Passenger flights developments
2026 Mar 25
ME crisis causing closure of airspace corridors along with spike in jet fuel prices, tightened capacity across major long-haul markets prompting airlines to re-price tickets worldwide.
Frontiers
CRJ450 dual-class seating
2026 Mar 25
United Airlines CRJ200 designated CRJ450, aimed for 50 units in-service by 2028; cabin re-fitted from 50 economy seats to 41 seats configured 1x2 9 first 2x2 32 economy, serviing routes between small cities and hubs as United Express flown by CPA partner SkyWest Airlines; United CRJ700 designated CRJ550 configured with 50 seats F10C20Y20.
Markets
Ground cargo diesel fuel
2026 Mar 25
Diesel fuel prices increased 20-25% since start of ME crisis affecting about 1/3 cost of trucking, while freight rates remain level, supply shock settling, excess freight slowly absorbed via re-routings.
Airline Developments
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Star Air India
India
Fleet
Removed model E145
2025 Nov 26
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Global Airlines UK
United Kingdom
Fleet
Cancelled capacity HFL A343
2026 Mar
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Israir Airlines
Israel
Intent
Launch A332 operations
2026 2H
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Israir Airlines
Israel
Intent
Add model A332
2026 May
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Amazone Airlines
Benin
Status
Launched Operations
2026 Mar 23
Airline
Ascend Airways Malaysia
Malaysia
Status
License Issued Philippines AOC
2026 Mar 24
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GlobalX
United States
Status
Restarted A319 operations
2026 Mar 18
Airline
Africa World Airlines
Ghana
Intent
Add model E190
2026 Q3
Fleet Capacities
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CityJet
Ireland
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SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Sweden
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CRJ900
2026 Mar 22
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