Germany and France Abandon FCAS Fighter Project, Exposing Industrial Rift and Strategic Strain FCAS collapse leaves Europe facing lost contracts and a security gap as partners pivot to national programmes …
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Germany unveils aviation strategy to secure Airbus role, fund SAF, develop combat jet
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman aviation strategy seeks lower taxes, Airbus role and new fighter jet Germany unveils aviation strategy to cut taxes, secure German roles on the next Airbus jet, boost SAF production …
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Lufthansa procurement chief Stehling races to secure jet fuel supply
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLufthansa’s Fuel Chief Scrambles to Secure Jet Fuel Supply After Strait of Hormuz Shutdown Lufthansa procurement chief Cecilia Stehling raced to shore up the jet fuel supply after Iran’s March …
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UK eases sanctions to allow imports of Russian-refined jet fuel and diesel
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBritain eases sanctions on Russian oil by allowing imports of refined fuels Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil by permitting imports of jet fuel and diesel refined from Russian crude …
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Jet fuel shortage threatens European travel as German airports warn of cancellations and price hikes Germany’s airport association warns that a jet fuel shortage could force flight cancellations and higher …
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Israel to supply Germany with jet fuel, German government confirms
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIsrael to Supply Germany with Jet Fuel, Berlin Confirms Talks Germany confirmed on May 6, 2026 it is in talks with Israel to secure jet fuel deliveries to relieve pressure …
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Spirit Airlines halts operations after 34 years amid soaring jet fuel prices
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSpirit Airlines halts operations as jet-fuel costs force sudden shutdown Spirit Airlines halts operations as jet fuel prices surge amid the Iran war; all flights canceled, refunds promised and roughly …
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Katherina Reiche denies imminent jet fuel shortage, contradicts Chancellor Merz
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s Economy Minister Rejects Imminent Jet Fuel Shortage as Political Rift Widens Germany’s Economy Minister Katherina Reiche denied an imminent jet fuel shortage on April 20, 2026, rejecting warnings that …
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Katherina Reiche denies jet fuel shortage and rejects windfall tax
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChancellor Merz and Minister Reiche Clash Over Kerosene Supply as Government Seeks Answers Katherina Reiche says Germany’s kerosene supply is secure, rejecting claims of an imminent shortage and contradicting Chancellor …
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Jet fuel shortages threaten European flights from late May, industry warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerKerosene Shortage Threatens European Flights as Industry and IEA Sound Alarm European aviation faces kerosene shortage risk as Iran conflict disrupts supplies; industry, IEA and EU weigh measures to secure …