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Middle East war forcing a rethink on aviation fuel resilience
The world's airlines make moves around war; what might replace today's jet fuel carriers?
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Iran war impacting airfare prices and jet fuel in 'peaky' crisis
There is unique volatility with some 'freakish' fuel prices, an airline leader says.
Air NZ suspends earnings guidance due to 'unprecedented volatility' in jet fuel price
Jet fuel prices had surged to US$150-US$200 in recent days.
Airlines face jet fuel price crisis as Air NZ's share price plummets
Even peace in the Middle East might not bring jet fuel relief for a while.
Iran war: Air Force Hercules flying out today for humanitarian mission
'We're just trying to get Kiwis out, and that's our job.'
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Air NZ shares are down as war jitters hit airlines.
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Big airline on a reduced flight schedule but carrying some passengers and cargo.
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'We're not immune to what's going on elsewhere,' says aviation expert Irene King.
Kiwi's narrow escape from Dubai before Iran missile hit his hotel
Airspace across much of the Middle East has since been closed or restricted.