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Platts worldwide jet fuel

Tonne $1,452.74

Liter $1.45

Gallon $4.38

Barrel $183.96

2026 Apr 24

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Markets

US domestic market

2026 Apr 26

US airlines serving domestic market, one of world’s most mature with capacity +19% during past 10-yrs, operating at low margins and now facing higher costs esp fuel, leading towards consolidation.

Frontiers

New cargo drone

2026 Apr 26

AVIC completed maiden flight of new cargo drone, HH-200, capable of takeoff on 500 m runway and flying at 4,200 m altitude; payload 1.5 mt, interior space 18 m2; cruise 310 kmh, range 2,360 km.

Markets

Business travelers

2026 Apr 26

According to Global Business Travel Association, global business travelers view geopolitical tensions as dominant travel concern, especially related to safety and affordability, and expect fewer trips during 2026 than previously anticipated.

Frontiers

JFK Terminal 8

2026 Apr 26

American Airlines celebrated opening of transformed JFK T8 introducing more than 60 new passenger options for dining, retail, duty free, along with premium checkin, expanded lounges, upgraded gate areas; AA at JFK transports 14m pax annually on 240 daily flights to 95 destinations.

Forecasts

Boeing MAX production

2026 Apr 26

Boeing preparing to accelerate B737 MAX production to 47 units from 42 units monthly, beginning 2026 Summer; current backlog MAX8 2,748 and MAX9 186 units.

Markets

Very High Frequency Datalink works

2026 Apr 24

According to SITA, airspace capacity depends on Very High Frequency Datalink and nearly every commercial aircraft flying equipped for VDL, used by ANSPs globally as primary datalink medium; multi-link future systems including satellite to extend architecture but not replace VDL foundation.

Markets

Guide: Belt Conveyor Systems

2026 Apr 24

Airport Industry-News airportindustry-news.com guide: Comprehensive Guide to Belt Conveyor Systems Types & Functions, complimentary.

Markets

Airport services discount

2026 Apr 24

Amsterdam AMS offering airlines 10% discount on airport charges for daytime flights to ease impact of ME crisis on fuel prices, from 2026 Apr 26 to 2027 Mar 31.

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