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Platts worldwide jet fuel

Tonne $1,434.06

Liter $1.43

Gallon $4.32

Barrel $181.60

2026 Apr 08

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Markets

Ocean bunker fuel

2026 Apr 08

Bunker fuel availability challenged as only one month’s fuel stock remains in Singapore, industry’s largest re-fueling hub, although Rotterdam, second largest, remains supplied; if ME crisis stretches on, anticipate ocean carriers to slow steam or schedule blank sailings to reduce fuel consumption, putting additional upward pressure on rates.

Markets

Airspace brief: Bhutan

2026 Apr 08

Bhutan BT BTN, country; ICAO region APAC, South Asia; member South Asian Association; aircraft registry A5; commercial airlines flying 2: fleet 7; commercial airports active 4: international 1, domestic 3; UN 1971 CC 1989 CT 2014; MOT www.moit.gov.bt CAA bcaa.gov.bt.

Markets

US air cargo traffic

2026 Apr 08

According to IATA in 2025 YoY: CTK traffic Asia > Europe +10.3%, share +1.1% to 21.5%; CTK traffic Asia > North America -0.8%, share -1.2% to 23.4%; overall, Asia carriers CTK +8.4% and North America carriers -1.3%; while US tariffs restricted, lower confidence in US during 2026.

Frontiers

Interactive inflight map

2026 Apr 08

FlightPath3D launched Luci Live moving map with real-time info about flight, airport, transfer, hotel, destination, as either display interface or interactive connection with live access to booking engines.

Frontiers

Jet fuel recovery

2026 Apr 08

IATA warns jet fuel supply recovery expected to require months, even with near-term re-opening of Hormuz, confounded by ME refinery disruptions and capacity constraints impacting global supply chains.

Markets

Asia-Africa travel surge

2026 Apr 08

Travel between Singapore and Africa increased 57% in late 2025, while Ethiopian Airlines pax volumes via SIN rose 87% YoY; by end 2026, Ethiopian expects to carry 200k+ pax from Asia via SIN to ADD connecting with 60+ Africa destinations.

Markets

Aviation fuel supply crisis

2026 Apr 08

S&P Global advises possible rise in aviation fuel to $200/bbl, especially impacting import-dependent regions, as refinery closures such as in US and EU intensify competition for fuel supply, increasing pressure on regional prices.

Frontiers

Contactless travel

2026 Apr 08

IATA published results proving concept for several digital identities, demonstrating contactless biometric international travel securely achievable with digital vs paper documents, including Apple Wallet and Google ID Pass.