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904 articlesPage 1 of 46Updated Oct 23, 2026

Southwest Reports Record Q3 Revenue Amid Transformation

Southwest Airlines achieved record Q3 2026 revenue of $8.4 billion, driven by strong unit revenue performance despite significant fuel cost headwinds.

Oct 23, 20262 min
Southwest Reports Record Q3 Revenue Amid Transformation
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American Airlines Reports Record Q3 Revenue Amid Fuel Costs

American Airlines achieved record Q3 2026 revenue of $16.3 billion, but rising fuel costs led to an adjusted loss of $0.28 per share.

Oct 23, 20262 min
American Airlines Reports Record Q3 Revenue Amid Fuel Costs
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American Airlines Projects 2026 Loss on Rising Fuel Costs

American Airlines reported record Q3 2026 revenue but lowered its full-year earnings forecast due to a 67.5% surge in fuel expenses.

Oct 22, 20263 min
American Airlines Projects 2026 Loss on Rising Fuel Costs
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American Airlines to Nearly Triple Premium 787-9 Fleet

American Airlines plans to add 19 high-density premium Boeing 787-9 aircraft to its fleet to address rising demand for premium international travel.

Oct 22, 20263 min
American Airlines to Nearly Triple Premium 787-9 Fleet
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Airline Shares Rise Following United Revenue Guidance

American Airlines and other carriers saw stock gains on October 21, 2026, following strong third-quarter revenue guidance from United Airlines.

Oct 22, 20263 min
Airline Shares Rise Following United Revenue Guidance
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Alaska Air Reports Q3 2026 Loss Amid Fuel Headwinds

Alaska Air Group reported a Q3 2026 net loss of $147 million, citing $1.8 billion in annual fuel costs while advancing its strategic diversification.

Oct 22, 20263 min
Alaska Air Reports Q3 2026 Loss Amid Fuel Headwinds
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Turkish Carriers Await Delivery of 317 Boeing Jets

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, and SunExpress maintain a combined backlog of 317 Boeing aircraft to support ongoing fleet expansion.

Oct 21, 20262 min
Turkish Carriers Await Delivery of 317 Boeing Jets
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Lufthansa Group Announces Major Summer 2027 Expansion

Lufthansa Group will launch 10 new intercontinental routes in summer 2027, marking its largest network expansion since 2020.

Oct 21, 20263 min
Lufthansa Group Announces Major Summer 2027 Expansion
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Lufthansa to Launch Munich-Phoenix Route in 2027

Lufthansa will begin 3x weekly service between Munich and Phoenix on August 3, 2027, marking the airline group's first nonstop route to Arizona.

Oct 21, 20262 min
Lufthansa to Launch Munich-Phoenix Route in 2027
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Qatar Airways to Launch Western Sydney Flights in 2027

Qatar Airways will launch three weekly flights between Doha and Western Sydney International Airport starting 15 December 2027.

Oct 21, 20263 min
Qatar Airways to Launch Western Sydney Flights in 2027
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American Airlines Shares Face Pressure Amid Fuel Headwinds

American Airlines Group shares have declined 23% year-to-date as rising fuel costs significantly impact the carrier's profitability.

Oct 20, 20263 min
American Airlines Shares Face Pressure Amid Fuel Headwinds
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Boeing, Microsoft Launch Dataliner; MAX 10 Awaits FAA

Boeing and Microsoft have unveiled the Dataliner AI platform as the FAA reportedly nears certification for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft.

Oct 20, 20263 min
Boeing, Microsoft Launch Dataliner; MAX 10 Awaits FAA
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Germany Ends Direct Procurement of Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat

The German Ministry of Defence has informed Boeing it will not directly procure the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, opting for an open competition instead.

Oct 19, 20263 min
Germany Ends Direct Procurement of Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat
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Lufthansa to Launch First Columbus-Frankfurt Nonstop

Lufthansa will begin three-times-weekly service between Columbus, Ohio, and Frankfurt on May 5, 2027, using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Oct 19, 20262 min
Lufthansa to Launch First Columbus-Frankfurt Nonstop
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Airlines Challenge Mumbai Airport Summer Slot Cut Plan

Airlines have rejected a proposal to shift international flights to Navi Mumbai, demanding evidence for planned slot reductions.

Oct 19, 20262 min
Airlines Challenge Mumbai Airport Summer Slot Cut Plan
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Air India Suspends Saudi Flights Until October 24

Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam until October 24, 2026, due to regional security risks.

Oct 18, 20262 min
Air India Suspends Saudi Flights Until October 24
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U.S. Lifts Expansion Freeze on Mexican Airlines

The U.S. DOT has lifted restrictions on Mexican carriers, enabling new U.S. routes from Mexico City after a year-long bilateral aviation dispute.

Oct 18, 20263 min
U.S. Lifts Expansion Freeze on Mexican Airlines
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Dhaka-Riyadh Flights Halted Amid Saudi Airspace Restrictions

A total of 118 flights and 18,362 passengers were affected as Saudi Arabian airport restrictions disrupted travel from Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Oct 18, 20263 min
Dhaka-Riyadh Flights Halted Amid Saudi Airspace Restrictions
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Delta Adds Daily Boston to Reykjavik Service for 2027

Delta Air Lines will operate daily flights between Boston and Reykjavik from April 12 to October 30, 2027, marking its 14th long-haul route from BOS.

Oct 18, 20262 min
Delta Adds Daily Boston to Reykjavik Service for 2027
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United and Air Canada Expand Transborder Joint Venture

Air Canada and United Airlines plan to launch 6 new transborder routes for summer 2027, pending regulatory approval from Transport Canada.

Oct 18, 20263 min
United and Air Canada Expand Transborder Joint Venture
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