Europe’s jet fuel crisis deepens in May 2026. Full Top 50 airport risk ranking, 23-day IEA threshold warning, short-haul capacity cuts (8–12%), demand erosion analysis and global Top 20 non-European risks. Download the latest dataset.

Expanded briefing: Spirit Airlines ceases operations, airlines slash 13,000+ flights over fuel costs, new Seattle-Europe battles, Boeing MQ-25 & truss-wing tests, plus 20+ stories on mergers, airport expansions, and eVTOL progress.

Jet fuel prices have more than doubled since February. Airlines are cutting capacity and parking older jets — yet accelerating C-checks, engine restoration, and predictive maintenance on their most efficient aircraft. Why the MRO sector is proving more resilient than expected