U.S. Treasury Ratchets Up Pressure on Iran With Sweeping New Aviation Sanctions

The United States has sharply intensified its economic pressure on Iran by imposing sweeping new sanctions on the country’s aviation sector, targeting Iranian airlines, foreign intermediaries and companies accused of helping Tehran obtain aircraft and aviation technology. The U.S. Treasury Department announced on September 8 that its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had sanctioned […]

Trump Demands Bombardier Build Jets in US or Risk Losing Market Access

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to block Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling its jets in the United States unless the company begins manufacturing aircraft on American soil, escalating tensions between Washington and Ottawa. Trump made the demand in a social media post on September 7, criticizing Bombardier’s products and arguing that the company […]

Norwegian Air Adds 120 Extra Flights After Major SAS Cancellations Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Norwegian Air has announced a significant expansion of its flight operations in the Nordic region, adding 120 extra flights between March 25 and April 12, 2026 to help absorb rising travel demand following widespread cancellations by rival carrier Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). The move comes as the aviation industry grapples with soaring jet fuel costs linked […]