# Airlines face fuel crisis and supply chain struggles

> AAPA DG warns airlines face soaring fuel costs and supply chain issues as jet fuel prices surge.
- Title: Airlines face fuel crisis and supply chain struggles
- Summary: AAPA DG warns airlines face soaring fuel costs and supply chain issues as jet fuel prices surge.
- Keywords: airlines, fuel prices, supply chain issues, sustainability, aviation, aapa, 70th assembly of presidents, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/airlines-confront-crisis-soaring-fuel-prices-and-supply-chain-struggles-amidst-aapas-70th-assembly/articleshow/135766532.cms
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-11-12T11:02:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: airlines, fuel prices, supply chain issues, sustainability, aviation, aapa, 70th assembly of presidents
## AAPA DG flags airline challenges
AAPA Director General Wong Hong says high fuel prices, supply chain issues and sustainability are main challenges for airlines.

> We are not out of the woods
## Jet fuel prices surge
Jet fuel prices have surged due to west asia crisis, pushing airline operational costs higher.
## Aircraft backlog over 16,000
Aircraft backlog is estimated to be over 16,000 units, creating supply chain challenges.
## Jet fuel crack spread high
Jet fuel crack spread is highest in many years, requiring government attention for refineries.
## Sustainable aviation fuel challenges
Limited SAF production capacity and high costs hinder decarbonisation efforts for airlines.
## India's aviation market growth
India is a fast-growing aviation market with over 1,600 planes on order for delivery.
## Key takeaway

AAPA Director General Wong Hong says airlines face high fuel costs, supply chain problems, and sustainability challenges with jet fuel prices up significantly from a year ago.