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    Rhode Island T F Green International Airport confirmed (22-Apr-2026) Cabo Verde Airlines plans to commence weekly Praia-Rhode Island service with Boeing 737 MAX 8 on 04-May-2026. The airline is evaluating the addition of a second weekly frequency later in 2026. Praia will be Rhode Island Airport's second international destination for 2026. Cabo Verde Airlines last served Rhode Island from Jun-2015 to Jan-2018. [more - original PR]

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    Brazil’s Ministry of Ports and Airports confirmed Cabo Verde Airlines planned to launch twice weekly Praia-Recife from 07-May-2026, marking a return to Recife after its last regular scheduled service in Apr-2020.1 Cabo Verde Airlines previously stated it planned to resume service to Rhode Island T F Green as of 31-Mar-2026, and OAG data showed it last served the US in 2021.2

    Korean Air announced (23-Apr-2026) plans to relocate services to Frankfurt Airport's new terminal 3 and to utilise the new SkyTeam lounge from 24-Apr-2026. The 550sqm SkyTeam Lounge is on the fourth floor in terminal 3's non Schengen international zone and seats 126 guests. The lounge will be available to eligible Korean Air passengers, including first and prestige class passengers, alongside SKYPASS Million Miler and Morning Calm Premium Club members travelling on Korean Air operated services. Other SkyTeam members are expected to gradually relocate to Frankfurt Airport's terminal 3. [more - original PR]

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    Fraport inaugurated Frankfurt Airport’s EUR4 billion Terminal three, which was due to begin operations on 23-Apr-2026 with an initial capacity of about 19 million passengers p/a, rising to up to 25 million in a later phase with an additional pier.1 SkyTeam also opened a 550sqm, 126-seat lounge in Terminal three’s non-Schengen zone for eligible customers on international services operated by several member airlines, with Global Lounge Network as operator.2

    Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Taskforce programme director Rachel Walker, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition, stated (23-Apr-2026) the company is "better placed than ever" due to improved digital capabilities that deliver "a wealth of service inspection data" from engines. Ms Walker said: "We're able to build all of that new learning, all of that new knowledge into new technology development programmes". She also noted that the introduction of the first phase of durability enhancements on the Trent 7000 from 2022 delivered "a wealth of data, knowledge and in service information" to support the Trent 1000.

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    Rolls-Royce’s Trent 1000 durability push accelerated through 2025-2026, with the phase two high pressure turbine blade certified and scheduled for incorporation into new production from Feb-2026 and into the in-service fleet from Apr-2026, while the remainder of the phase two package was due in 2H20261. Rolls-Royce also outlined plans to transition the Trent 1000 TEN fleet to the XE standard by end-2027 and expanded MRO capacity in Germany, Singapore and the UK to support upgrades2.

    Wizz Air CEO József Váradi, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition 2026, stated (23-Apr-2026) Wizz Air is focusing on cash preservation. Mr Váradi said: "Airlines don't struggle with the lack of profitability, they struggle from the lack of cash. So, we are very much cash preserving. Again, we are starting with EUR2 billion". Mr Váradi added Wizz Air is 70% hedged at USD700 a tonne for the next six months, compared to the market rate of USD1500.

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    Wizz Air CEO József Váradi said the carrier was “doing fine” with EUR2 billion in free cash, but it needed the supply chain situation to recover to fully deliver its plans1. For FY2026, Mr Váradi said Wizz Air intended to focus network design on “benign operating environments” in core Central and Eastern Europe, and it planned to suspend Middle East operations from 01-Sep-20252. Mr Váradi also said Wizz Air was well hedged for fuel, with 55% coverage for the year to Mar-20273.

    Lufthansa completed (23-Apr-2026) the retrofit of its first A380 with new business class seats and upgraded inflight entertainment system. The aircraft was deployed on the Munich-Los Angeles service. As previously reported by CAPA, Lufthansa plans to equip eight A380s with new seats in business class by mid-2027. Following the refit, Lufthansa's A380 aircraft will feature 68 business, eight first, 52 premium economy and 371 economy seats. [more - original PR]

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    Lufthansa previously said its eight A380s would receive new business class seats by mid-2027, with the first aircraft scheduled for modification at Elbe Flugzeugwerke from Feb-2026 and a return to service planned for Apr-20261. The carrier also confirmed the new A380 business class seat fitting was planned for 1Q2026, following long-established order sequencing2.

    Qatar Airways announced (23-Apr-2026) the resumption of daily services from Doha Hamad International Airport to Dubai and Sharjah, with daily service to Damascus to resume on 01-May-2026. [more - original PR]

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    Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announced a gradual resumption of international carrier operations to Qatar via Doha Hamad International Airport, following a period of disruption to services.1 Qatar Airways previously stated scheduled operations were temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, while it operated limited Doha services on 09/10/11-Mar-2026.2 3 EgyptAir also planned to restore UAE links from 09-Mar-2026, including daily Sharjah and Dubai services.4

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    Qatar Airways announced (17-Apr-2026) plans to expand its international network to more than 160 destinations from 16-Jun-2026. The revised schedule is valid until 15-Sep-2026. [more - original PR]

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    Qatar Airways previously outlined a phased rebuild of its Doha network, planning a gradual increase to more than 90 destinations under a revised schedule valid until 15-Apr-2026, while continuing to use dedicated flight corridors co-ordinated with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.1 It then projected growth to more than 120 destinations by mid-May-2026 under another revised schedule.2

    International Energy Agency (IEA), in its Oil Market Report for Apr-2026, reported (14-Apr-2026) the following details for jet fuel:

    • IEA's current global crude runs forecast of a decline of one million barrels per day year-on-year in 2026 translates to an additional net 200,000 barrels per day reduction in global jet fuel supply, compared to pre-conflict levels. IEA stated the impact will be concentrated in 2Q2026, when output drops by up to 500,000 barrels per day;
    • Europe is the primary importing region that relies on the Middle East, with the Middle East typically supplying up to 75% of Europe's net jet fuel imports. IEA stated: "As European markets approach the peak demand season, the loss of Middle East imports presents a severe logistical challenge";
    • IEA forecast that if fuel stocks cover in Europe were to drop below 23 days of inventory, "physical shortages may emerge at select airports, resulting in flight cancellations, and demand destruction";
    • IEA outlined the following scenarios for Europe:
      • If Europe replaces all of its Middle East imports and volumes, then stocks will adequately cover IEA's assessment of 2026 demand. However, inventory cover will end 2026 below the historic range, "possibly heralding problems for 2027";
      • If Europe replaces 90% of Middle East imports, then the region's stock cover will likely still fall below the typical seasonal low point but should prove adequate to meet summer season peak demand. However, IEA added: "There appears to be only a limited ability to rebuild stocks into year end and the region could end the year at only 26 days cover, well below what would typically be considered a tight inventory cover level";
      • If Europe replaces 75% of its Middle East volumes on a net basis, "it seems likely that there would be insufficient inventory to meet demand in summer months, with cover dropping below the 23 day level that we think likely heralds problems by August";
      • If the global jet fuel market tightens further and European markets are unable to secure more than 50% of their lost Middle East volumes, then stocks will reach the 23 day level in Jun-2026;
    • IEA concluded: "It would appear that European markets will need to work harder to attract further replacement cargoes from elsewhere if sufficient inventory is to be maintained over the summer months".

    Background ✨

    Ryanair said its jet fuel suppliers guaranteed supply until mid May-2026, but it warned prolonged Hormuz Strait closure into May-2026 or Jun-2026 could create supply risks at some European airports.1 The European Commission said the EU faced no jet fuel shortage, citing stable crude supplies to European refineries and no current need for additional stock releases.2 EUROCONTROL reported the Middle East crisis cut Middle East-Europe flights by 59% and drove 602 tons of additional fuel burn per day.3

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