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Airlines Urge EU Action Amid Jet Fuel Shortages

4/15/2026

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  • Airlines for Europe (A4E) urged the European Union to implement emergency measures after airspace closures and jet fuel shortages caused by the Iran war.
  • A4E asked the EU to monitor jet fuel supplies, suspend aviation carbon market regulations, and eliminate certain aviation taxes.
  • The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has banned flights in the airspace of several Gulf countries until April 24.
  • Airlines for Europe (A4E) seeks amendments to emergency oil reserve requirements to include jet fuel.
  • The European Commission plans to propose measures on April 22 to address the energy market fallout from the conflict.