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Lufthansa Group, via its official website, announced (Mar-2026) its airlines will extend the suspension of services to the following Middle East destinations:

• Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Amman and Erbil: Until 15-Mar-2026;
• Beirut: Until 28-Mar-2026;
• Tel Aviv: Until 02-Apr-2026;
• Tehran: Until 30-Apr-2026.

Transport Canada announced (09-Mar-2026) plans to open a pre-clearance facility for US-bound passengers at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on 10-Mar-2026, in partnership with US Customs and Border Protection. The announcement follows "newly strengthened pre-clearance regulations in Canada" facilitating a new security screening process for individuals who require unescorted access to pre-clearance areas as part of their employment. The facility is expected to:

• Streamline the travel experience by allowing US bound passengers to complete the customs process before departure and proceed directly to connections or their final destinations;
• Enhance border security and early threat detection by enabling Canada and the US to collaborate on managing border risks and addressing shared security concerns;
• Support economic growth and job creation by increasing the airport's economic contribution in the region and boosting employment on both sides of the border;
• Strengthen trade and tourism ties by easing cross-border tourism and broader economic activity between Canada and the US - as well as open new opportunities and destinations for Canadians to the US and connections to other areas abroad.

Nieuport Aviation president and CEO Jennifer Quinn stated: "We thank the Government of Canada for its CAD30 million (USD22.1 million) investment in this transformational project... As the airport's private-sector terminal partner, we are proud to bring this critical infrastructure project from concept to reality". Ms Quinn added: "With new routes from both Air Canada and Porter Airlines, this facility is already well on its way to deepening connectivity and enabling more seamless onward travel". [more - original PR]

Air New Zealand suspended (10-Mar-2026) its earnings guidance for FY2026 due to "unprecedented volatility in global jet fuel markets following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East". The carrier previously provided guidance as part of its interim results for H1FY2026 released on 26-Feb-2026, projecting H2FY2026 earnings to be "broadly in line with, or modestly below" the first-half loss of NZD59 million (USD35 million). Air New Zealand stated it has implemented fare adjustments in response to fuel price increases, adding that it may be required to take further pricing action should the conflict lead to continued elevated jet fuel costs. [more - original PR]

Lufthansa Group chairman and CEO Carsten Spohr stated (06-Mar-2026) the group plans to focus on "internationalisation, fleet renewal and efficiency improvements" in 2026. Lufthansa Group's capacity growth will focus on long haul services, while short haul capacity is expected to remain stable. The group is considering increasing frequency to Singapore, India, China and South Africa and expects new generation aircraft to comprise approximately 30% of its fleet by the end of 2026. [more - original PR]

Crestone Air Partners entered (08-Mar-2026) a definitive agreement to acquire Arena Aviation Capital, subject to closing conditions and approvals. The acquisition will expand the size and breadth of capabilities under Crestone's aviation lifecycle platform. The combined platform is expected to comprise approximately 124 aircraft and 17 engines on lease to customers, with more than USD4 billion of assets under management and more than 55 employees in five countries. Crestone Air Partners CEO Kevin Milligan said: "This transaction is a natural strategic fit and reflects our belief that the industry benefits from disciplined consolidation". [more - original PR]

Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Air Arabia and Dubai International Airport, via their official websites and social media accounts, confirmed (06/07/08-Mar-2026) the following updates for UAE services:

• Emirates: "Following the partial re-opening of regional airspace, Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule. Customers transiting in Dubai will only be accepted for travel if their connecting flight is operating";
• Etihad Airways: "Etihad Airways will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from [06-Mar-2026}, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations. The following destinations are scheduled to operate to and from Abu Dhabi between [06-Mar-2026 and 19-Mar-2026]: Ahmedabad, Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, Athens, Atlanta, Bangkok, Barcelona, Beijing, Bengaluru, Boston, Brussels, Cairo, Casablanca, Chiang Mai, Chicago, Colombo, Copenhagen, Delhi, Bali, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Istanbul, Jakarta, Jeddah, Karachi, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Lahore, London Heathrow, Madrid, Malé, Manchester, Manila, Madinah, Melbourne, Milan Malpensa, Moscow Sheremetyevo, Mumbai, Munich, Muscat, Nairobi, New York JFK, Paris, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Prague, Riyadh, Rome, Seoul Incheon, Seychelles, Singapore, Saint Petersburg, Sydney, Taipei, Thiruvananthapuram, Tokyo, Toronto, Vienna, Warsaw, Washington and Zurich";
• flydubai: "Operations in and out of Dubai have resumed";
• Air Arabia: "Air Arabia has started operating a limited number of flights to and from the UAE";
• Dubai Airport: "We have partially resumed operations from today, [07-Mar-2026], with some flights operating" from Dubai Airport and Dubai World Central (Al Maktoum International Airport). [more - original PR - Emirates] [more - original PR - Etihad - II] [more - original PR - flydubai - III]