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Indonesian airlines renew call to raise fare cap as jet fuel prices jump 70%

A ship bearing the logo of state-owned oil company Pertamina is anchored at a port near an oil depot in Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, on March 31, 2026.
A ship bearing the logo of state-owned oil company Pertamina is anchored at a port near an oil depot in Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, on March 31, 2026.

Changi Airport passes ‘stress test’ of transit traffic surge amid war, but near-term outlook unclear: Analysts

Jewel Changi Airport and the airport control tower seen from a plane on Mar 24, 2026.
Jewel Changi Airport and the airport control tower seen from a plane on Mar 24, 2026.

Green jet fuel levy postponed due to impact of Middle East war: CAAS

The sustainable aviation fuel levy will apply to flights departing Singapore from 2027.
The sustainable aviation fuel levy will apply to flights departing Singapore from 2027.

The US needs more air traffic controllers. Is it safe to fly?

Damage to an Air Canada Express jet that had collided with a ground vehicle at New York's La Guardia Airport in Queens, New York, US on March 23, 2026.
Damage to an Air Canada Express jet that had collided with a ground vehicle at New York's La Guardia Airport in Queens, New York, US on March 23, 2026.

US safety agency says tracking system failed in LaGuardia collision between Air Canada jet and truck

Personnel of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) inspect the wreckage of an Air Canada Express jet that collided with a ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, U.S., March 23, 2026.  REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Personnel of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) inspect the wreckage of an Air Canada Express jet that collided with a ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, U.S., March 23, 2026.  REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

SIA to start daily flights to new Western Sydney International Airport from November

In a statement on March 24, SIA said tickets for these new services will progressively go on sale from March 25.
In a statement on March 24, SIA said tickets for these new services will progressively go on sale from March 25.

Lufthansa extends some Middle East flight cuts into October

Philippines says grounding planes is a ‘distinct possibility’ due to Iran war

The Philippines said grounding planes due to a shortage of jet fuel brought on by the war in Iran is a “distinct possibility,” according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The Philippines said grounding planes due to a shortage of jet fuel brought on by the war in Iran is a “distinct possibility,” according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

2 dead in Air Canada jet collision at New York’s LaGuardia, Trump deploys ICE to strained US airports

The Air Canada collision that shut New York's LaGuardia Airport has compounded existing airport disruptions across the US.
The Air Canada collision that shut New York's LaGuardia Airport has compounded existing airport disruptions across the US.

Myanmar to step up vehicle fuel rationing as shortages grow

Pedestrian cross a road near Sule Pagoda in Yangon on March 7, 2026.
Pedestrian cross a road near Sule Pagoda in Yangon on March 7, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.