05.04.2026 01:40
The energy crisis triggered by developments in the Middle East has also started to affect the aviation sector. In Italy, restrictions have been imposed on the supply of jet fuel for certain flights at Milan Linate, Bologna, Venice, and Treviso airports, with the implementation expected to continue until April 9, prioritizing specific flights.
The energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East, which began with the attack of the USA and Israel on Iran on February 28 and developed with Iran's retaliations, continues to be felt in the aviation sector.
In Italy, fuel supply restrictions have been implemented for some flights at Milan Linate, Bologna, Venice, and Treviso airports. It has been reported that the application will continue until April 9.
FUEL RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEGUN
According to a report by the Italian ANSA agency, "Air BP Italia," the company supplying jet fuel to Milan Linate, Bologna, Venice, and Treviso airports, issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) to airlines.
The NOTAM stated that the first fuel restrictions for flights from these four airports would begin today and would last until April 9.
PRIORITY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED
The published NOTAM indicated that priority in fuel supply would be given to ambulance flights, government flights, and flights lasting more than 3 hours.
It was stated that fuel distribution for flights outside this scope would be carried out within a limited program.
It is assessed that the tensions in the Middle East and the difficulties in energy supply have started to reflect on the aviation sector as well.
STATEMENT FROM THE AIRPORT OPERATOR
On the other hand, a written statement from Save Group, which operates the airports in Venice, Treviso, and Verona, indicated that there were no significant fuel restrictions at their airports.