The military escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States has transformed the commercial aviation map into a zone of high operational complexity. What began as route restrictions in the Middle East has evolved into a strategic withdrawal of international fleets and a collapse in the supply of refined products that is already shaking the skies of the European Union and, specifically, Teruel in Spain

Teruel: A Contingency Platform for Gulf Fleets

In this unstable scenario, Teruel Airport (PLATA) has once again solidified its position as a key logistical asset for Middle Eastern airlines. Faced with the vulnerability of critical infrastructures in hubs like Doha or Dubai, several long-haul aircraft have been relocated to the Spanish platform to mitigate operational risks and ensure the preservation of high-value assets.

This phenomenon highlights the evolution of Spanish infrastructure as a resilience solution. Back in 2024, we analyzed how this site led the aircraft life cycle and recycling of retired aircraft, and today its role is reaffirmed: thanks to its dry climate and technical capacity, Teruel acts as a preferred logistical refuge for fleets requiring a safe environment outside the conflict's zone of influence.

The "Fuel Shock": Jet Fuel A1 Supply Crisis

The conflict has directly hit the center of airline costs: kerosene. With instability in the Strait of Hormuz, aviation fuel prices have entered an inflationary spiral that threatens the viability of many routes.

• Record Prices in the EU: In March 2026, the barrel of refined fuel exceeded $200, doubling operational costs in record time.

• Diesel Dependency: The shortage of refined products from the Middle East is forcing companies to apply emergency surcharges, directly impacting final fares and international passenger demand.

The Reality of SAF Amidst the Energy Crisis

In this context, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) returns to the center of the strategic debate, though with significant technical reservations. While it is proposed as a way to reduce dependency on hydrocarbons from conflict zones, its implementation faces the complex market outlook and challenges for the global fuel sector that we have previously analyzed.

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