A national or supranational regulator of civil aviation and aircraft registers.
Jetex founder says private aviation has grown post‑COVID, with Middle East leading expansion; company plans to expand in Saudi Arabia as eVTOL and urban mobility gain traction. Market worth ~$50.6B with 24k–25k jets active; high-end travel driving demand amid regional tensions.
Jet-fuel shortages are disrupting travel systems, with airlines cancelling flights and diverting routes. Passengers are advised to be flexible, rebook when possible, and check policies on refunds, vouchers, and insurance. Regulators warn disruptions could persist as fuel availability tightens.
The UK government is developing a scheme to share information on disruptive or intoxicated passengers across airlines. Airlines would be alerted if a previously unruly traveller checks in again, enabling them to refuse carriage. The plan aims to close a loophole where a passenger banned by one airline can still fly with others.