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Platts worldwide jet fuel

Tonne $1,346.16

Liter $1.35

Gallon $4.06

Barrel $170.46

2026 Apr 17

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Worldwide flight counts

2026 Apr 19

Flights 11.4m one-way 2025 Dec 20 - 2026 Apr 19, averaging 102k flights per day; currently 717 airlines and 3,921 airports operating; global capacity 2026 Apr expected 504m seats +1% YoY.

Markets

List: Standard aircraft maintenance docs

2026 Apr 19

Airways www.airwaysmag.com lists with descriptions: 25 standard aircraft maintenance documents.

Markets

Global air cargo

2026 Apr 19

According to WorldACD, global air cargo rates rising +37% YoY despite tonnages -8% YoY; while capacity close to 2025 levels although, MESA region -20%.

Markets

List: Global top 20 container ports 2025

2026 Apr 19

Upply www.uppy.com list: Gobal top 20 container ports based on 2025 TEUs and change 2024; combined traffic 450m TEUs +5% to +6% YoY.

Markets

Air cargo growth

2026 Apr 19

Air cargo growth predicted 2026 at +2% to +3%; IATA reported 2026 Jan +5.6% Feb +11.2%; 2026 Mar Apr growth expected negative due to flight cancellations with consequential reduction in belly capacity.

Forecasts

Aviation fuel shortage

2026 Apr 18

IEA International Energy Agency warns about possible shortage of aviation fuel; IATA advocates strengthening jet aviation fuel supply chains through alternative sources and implementing contingency plans to mitigate impact including slot easing measures and consideration of rationing, as related flight cancellations already occurring in Asia and more expected in Europe.

Markets

Europe jet fuel supply

2026 Apr 17

Facing jet fuel supply shortage due to ME crisis, Europe airlines turning to US for replacement jet fuel supply; normally, Europe receives 75% of jet fuel or 375k bbl/day from ME, instead during 2026 Apr, Europe receiving 200k bbl/day of US jet fuel; US shipping jet fuel worldwide at about double average 2025.

Frontiers

World’s first commercial vertiport

2026 Apr 17

World’s first commercial vertiport established at Dubai International Airport DXB with fast charging-equipment, capable of handling both eVTOL and helicopter aircraft; Joby Aviation holds exclusive rights for air taxi services in Dubai inclduing Dubai Marina, Dubai Mall, Palm Jumeirah.

Airline Plans & Developments

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