EU safety bossing through crises: EASA probes pilot-safety audit in Beirut, tackles A320 software fix, and notes PIA ban lift fallout. Background: certs, regs, safety.
Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines remains under scrutiny as a safety audit probes pilot concerns about flying near conflict zones and wage-driven incentives. Regulators say compliance is intact, while pilots flag risks amid broader regional turbulence.
Global airlines face a sharp rise in jet-fuel costs as conflict in the Middle East pushes up oil prices. IATA now forecasts profits will fall sharply in 2026, driving airlines to raise fares and adjust routes while governments seek safety measures.