Jet Fuel Price Spike To Pressure Airlines’ Margins
A surge in the price of jet fuel after weekend attacks at several Saudi Arabian oil facilities appears likely to pressure airlines’ margins in the 2019 fourth-quarter (Q4) and beyond, analysts say. read more from Aviation Week – Aerospace Defense, Business & Commercial News https://ift.tt/2LSTf16 via IFTTT
AFSOC Considering Alternatives To C-146 Fleet
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command is interested in alternatives to Fairchild Dornier 328 turboprops to support future troop transport missions, Lt. Gen. Jim Slife says. read more from Aviation Week – Aerospace Defense, Business & Commercial News https://ift.tt/2Qe4aYE via IFTTT
China United To Be Beijing Daxing’s First Operator
Budget carrier China United Airlines will be the sole commercial aircraft operator at Beijing Daxing International Airport for the first few weeks after the opening of the facility, which is scheduled to happen by the end of September. read more from Aviation Week – Aerospace Defense, Business & Commercial News https://ift.tt/2Qfe4Jn via IFTTT
AFA Recognizes General Atomics For STEM Advocacy
The Air Force Association has awarded General Atomics a Citation of Honor because of the company’s advocacy of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and aerospace education. read more from Aviation Week – Aerospace Defense, Business & Commercial News https://ift.tt/304KPgX via IFTTT
German Government Considers Major Tax Increases For Aviation
The German government is nearing a decision on key measures tackling climate change that include a massive increase in the country’s aviation tax for short-haul flights. read more from Aviation Week – Aerospace Defense, Business & Commercial News https://ift.tt/34PSeiY via IFTTT
Japan Defense Ministry Seeks ¥200B For Fighter, Report Says
The Japanese defense ministry wants to spend ¥200 billion ($190 million) on development of the country’s next combat aircraft in the coming fiscal year, the Gendai business magazine reported, citing a ministry official. read more from Aviation Week – Aerospace Defense, Business & Commercial News https://ift.tt/2LQ8Oqc via IFTTT
