Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge By Faarea Masud German airline Lufthansa will cut 20,000 European short-haul flights over the summer, saying soaring fuel prices have made many journeys “unprofitable” for the firm. Jet fuel has doubled in price since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran as the conflict has slowed its production and transportation across...Read More

AFRAA and the 4 Founding African MROs Launch Landmark African MRO Conference in Addis Ababa to Drive Sustainability in Aircraft Maintenance The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), in partnership with the founding African Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) providers – Ethiopian MRO, EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering, Kenya Airways MRO, and South African Airways Technical, supported by many other aviation stakeholders today...Read More

It was a difficult year for aviation Air travel in 2025 has been anything but routine, with passengers facing an unprecedented series of crises. From deadly plane crashes to government shutdowns, technical failures, and even a rat infestation, the skies have been fraught with anxiety. As the Department of Transportation (DOT) campaigns for a return to the golden age of flying, travelers...Read More