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470 articlesPage 1 of 24Updated Jul 16, 2026

American Airlines Earnings: Investors Watch for Fuel Costs

American Airlines Group prepares for its July 23, 2026, earnings report as investors assess the impact of rising jet fuel costs on industry profitability.

Jul 16, 20263 min
American Airlines Earnings: Investors Watch for Fuel Costs
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United Airlines Q2 2026 Earnings: Profit Falls to $805M

United Airlines Q2 2026 earnings fell to $805 million despite a 16% revenue increase to $17.67 billion, as rising labor costs impacted profitability.

Jul 16, 20263 min
United Airlines Q2 2026 Earnings: Profit Falls to $805M
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United Airlines Forecasts $6B Fuel Hit Amid Iran Conflict

United Airlines expects $6 billion in additional fuel costs this year as the Strait of Hormuz closure forces industry-wide capacity reductions.

Jul 16, 20263 min
United Airlines Forecasts $6B Fuel Hit Amid Iran Conflict
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Frontier, Cebu Pacific Adopt Starlink for 1,000+ Aircraft

Frontier Airlines and Cebu Pacific will install Starlink aviation Wi-Fi across their fleets, part of a 1,000-aircraft deployment by Indigo Partners.

Jul 15, 20264 min
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ITE Management Launches ITE Lending for Aviation Financing

ITE Management has launched ITE Lending, a new platform providing senior secured financing for aircraft and engines with nearly $100 million in initial...

Jul 15, 20263 min
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Allegiant Gains Sun Country Route Rights in DOT Approval

The DOT approved the transfer of Sun Country’s international route rights to Allegiant, marking a milestone in their $1.5 billion merger integration.

Jul 15, 20263 min
Allegiant Gains Sun Country Route Rights in DOT Approval
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Willis Lease Finance Corporation to Acquire $379M Portfolio

Willis Lease Finance Corporation has agreed to purchase 12 commercial aircraft and 13 spare engines for $379.3 million to expand its leasing portfolio.

Jul 15, 20263 min
Willis Lease Finance Corporation to Acquire $379M Portfolio
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Boeing Delivers 171 Aircraft in Q2 2026

Boeing delivered 171 commercial aircraft in the second quarter of 2026, bringing its year-to-date total to 314 jets.

Jul 15, 20263 min
Boeing Delivers 171 Aircraft in Q2 2026
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Apollo Global Management Launches £5.7B easyJet Takeover

Apollo Global Management has proposed a £5.7 billion acquisition of easyJet, offering an 81% premium and challenging Castlelake's earlier bid.

Jul 15, 20264 min
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MTU Maintenance Opens $120M LEAP Engine MRO in Fort Worth

MTU Maintenance has opened a $120 million LEAP engine MRO facility in Fort Worth to support growing narrowbody engine overhaul demand.

Jul 14, 20263 min
MTU Maintenance Opens $120M LEAP Engine MRO in Fort Worth
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Ethiopian Airlines Weighs 50-Jet Narrowbody Order

Ethiopian Airlines is evaluating a 50-aircraft order, including 25 firm units, to expand its narrowbody fleet with either Airbus, Boeing, or Embraer jets.

Jul 14, 20263 min
Ethiopian Airlines Weighs 50-Jet Narrowbody Order
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flyExclusive Completes Jet.AI Acquisition to Expand Fleet

flyExclusive has finalized its acquisition of Jet.AI's aviation assets, adding aircraft and future delivery slots to its private charter fleet.

Jul 14, 20263 min
flyExclusive Completes Jet.AI Acquisition to Expand Fleet
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Air Canada Reaches Tentative Deal With 11,000 IAMAW Workers

Air Canada secured a four-year tentative agreement with 11,000 IAMAW maintenance and airport employees, ensuring operational stability through 2030.

Jul 14, 20263 min
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Akasa Air Seeks 10.5 Billion Rupees Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Akasa Air is pursuing 10.5 billion rupees in funding to mitigate operational costs as geopolitical tensions drive up global jet fuel prices.

Jul 14, 20263 min
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Stratos Acquires 3 Leased Aircraft to Expand Portfolio

Stratos has acquired three narrowbody aircraft, expanding its managed fleet to 55 units valued at approximately $3 billion.

Jul 14, 20263 min
Stratos Acquires 3 Leased Aircraft to Expand Portfolio
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Delta Posts $19.8bn Revenue Despite Record Fuel Costs

Delta Air Lines reported $19.8bn in revenue and $1.4bn in profit for Q2 2026, offsetting record fuel costs with strong premium travel demand.

Jul 14, 20263 min
Delta Posts $19.8bn Revenue Despite Record Fuel Costs
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Azorra Completes 52 Transactions, Adds 15 Embraer E195-E2s

Aircraft lessor Azorra executed 52 transactions in Q2 2026, including a firm order for 15 Embraer E195-E2 jets to expand its crossover narrowbody...

Jul 13, 20263 min
Azorra Completes 52 Transactions, Adds 15 Embraer E195-E2s
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Riyadh Air Eyes 30 More 787s for Saudi Aviation Expansion

Riyadh Air is in negotiations to convert 25 to 30 existing Boeing 787 options into firm orders to support its long-haul growth strategy.

Jul 13, 20263 min
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British Airways A380: Fleet Retrofit and Best Seats Guide

British Airways is upgrading its 12 Airbus A380s with new Club Suites, reducing total capacity to 421 seats to prioritize premium cabin demand.

Jul 13, 20264 min
British Airways A380: Fleet Retrofit and Best Seats Guide
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SpiceJet to Pay ₹144.5 Crore in Maran Arbitration Dispute

SpiceJet will settle a ₹144.5 crore court-mandated deposit in two tranches using government emergency credit to avoid operational collapse.

Jul 13, 20263 min
SpiceJet to Pay ₹144.5 Crore in Maran Arbitration Dispute
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