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Platts worldwide jet fuel
Tonne $1,494.09
Liter $1.49
Gallon $4.50
Barrel $189.20
2026 Mar 17

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Trade imbalance Markets
Trade imbalance

2026 Mar 17

Global container trade imbalance worsened, as empty containers count rose to 28% or measured in tue-miles 42% by 2026 Jan, meaning increased empty back-haul cargo raising burden on head-haul cargo.

Global passenger demand Forecasts
Global passenger demand

2026 Mar 17

IATA projects long-term pax demand to more than double by 2050, going from 9.0 trillion to 20..8 tn RPK, CAGR 3.1%; identifying GDP per capita as most significant driver of demand; fastest growing corridors: intra-AFR, AFR-APAC, intra-APAC.

Boeing certifications and deliveries Forecasts
Boeing certifications and deliveries

2026 Mar 17

Boeing continues to expect B737-7 B737-10 B777X certifications 2026 H2, deliveries 2027; new B737 production line expected activation in mid 2026; B787 deliveries lower due to premium interior certification; 2026 EOY monthly delivery targets: B737 62-64 units, B777X 5, B787 10.

Modern airline seats Frontiers
Modern airline seats

2026 Mar 16

Airline seat fabric or textile acts as thermal-regulating barrier covering often multi-density foam in seat cushion/backrest to provide active support during flight, meeting fire smoke toxicity safety standards; seat color theory and patterns mix with lighting to address ‘visual texture’ along with eco-friendly hygenic fibers; future seats made as seamless single peice, potentially firmer during work times and softer during sleep periods.

Glossary highlight: Flight forces Markets
Glossary highlight: Flight forces

2026 Mar 16

Four primary forces acting on aircraft during flight; horizontal THRUST forward force generated by engines to overcome drag; horizontal DRAG resistive force of air opposing direction of motion; vertical LIFT upward force acting perpendicular to direction of motion, created by airfoil (shape of wings); vertical WEIGHT downward force aciting perpendicular to direction of motion.

Airspace brief: Ethiopia Markets
Airspace brief: Ethiopia

2026 Mar 16

Ethiopia ET ETH, country: ICAO region AFR, Eastern Africa; member Africa Union; aircraft registry ET; commercial airlines flying 4, fleet 167; commercial airports active 17: international 2, domestic 15; UN 1945 CC 1947 CT 2003; MOT/CAA ecaa.gov.et.

B787-9 flying with 222 seats Frontiers
B787-9 flying with 222 seats

2026 Mar 16

On routes with more premium demand than supply, United Airlines UA providing 222 seats in newly configured B789 aircraft: 1-2-1 business 64, 2-3-2 premium 35, 3-3-3 economy 123, offering high-speed low-latency internet, initally flying vv non-stop SFO-LHR SFO-SIN.

Air freight market adjusting Markets
Air freight market adjusting

2026 Mar 16

As Gulf hubs operate well below normal, global air cargo flows compelling shippers to re-route freight, such as ocean East Asia to North America continuing via air to West Europe; air carrier lead times for reefer bookings 10+ days and regular bookings 7 to 10 days; forwarders say alternative routings spreading across global networks.

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Mister Air

Romania
Intent
New model B752F
2026
Airline

Sum Air

South Korea
Sum Air
Status
License issued AOC
2026 Mar 10
Airline

Spirit Airlines

United States
Spirit Airlines
Intent
Restructure Company
2026 Q3
Airline

Air Seychelles

Seychelles
Air Seychelles
Intent
Add capacity ETD B789
2026 Mar 20
Airline

Aeroflot Russian Airlines

Russia
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
Intent
Add model MC23
2026 EOY
Airline

Atlas Air

United States
Atlas Air
Intent
New model A350F
TBA
Airline

Chingis Airlines

Mongolia
Fleet
Added model AT76
2026 Mar 13
Airline

Chingis Airlines

Mongolia
Status
New airline Startup
2025
Aircraft Operator

Avion Express Lithuania

Lithuania
Aircraft Operator
Flight Provider

SunExpress Turkiye

Turkiye
Flight Provider
Start
A320ceo
2026 Mar 11
Aircraft Operator

Terra Avia

Moldova
Aircraft Operator
Flight Provider

Kenya Airways

Kenya
Flight Provider
Start
B747-400
2026 Mar 10

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