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Bloomberg • Danny Lee, Sonja Wind

Lufthansa warns jet-fuel volatility and shorter booking cycles threaten full-year profit outlook

Deutsche Lufthansa is warning that volatile jet-fuel prices and increasingly short booking windows are adding uncertainty to its full-year outlook. The combination complicates efforts to improve profitability, underscoring the pressure on airline planning and earnings as operating costs and demand visibility remain difficult to manage.

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2026-08-03T23:14:56.571875-07:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

EU electric cargo carrier ClearSky Airlines eyes 2H27 launch

By ch-aviation: European logistics conglomerate e-Smart Group is pushing ahead with plans to launch a dedicated cargo airline that will deploy Beta Technologies Alia CX300 freighters on regional routes from the second half of 2027.

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2026-08-03T22:44:39.893180-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Vietnam Airlines plans 20-30 widebodies for 2031-2035

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2026-08-03T20:30:34.669189-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

South Korea's Jin Air to take A321ceo in late 3Q26

By ch-aviation: Jin Air (LJ, Jeju) is scheduled to take delivery of one A321-200 transferred from Asiana Airlines on September 10, 2026, South Korean news outlet iNews24 reported.

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2026-08-03T21:14:54.695430-07:00

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Reuters

Australia's Qantas to exit Jetstar Japan in $52 million share buyback deal

By Reuters: Qantas Airways said on Tuesday Jetstar Japan would buy back its 33.32% stake in the budget carrier in an 8.2 billion yen ($52.11 million) ‌deal, paving the way for it to come under Japanese ownership and rebrand under a new name.

Australian Aviation

Qantas closes deal to sell off Jetstar Japan stake

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Alan Joyce memoir hits shelves

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2026-08-03T16:59:20.860918-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Philippine Airlines raises bond issue to $350mn

By ch-aviation: Philippine Airlines (PR, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) subsidiary Primero Agila Limited priced an additional USD50 million five-year senior notes issue on July 31, 2026, with settlement scheduled for August 6.

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2026-08-03T19:45:18.758736-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Viet Nam's Bamboo Airways down to one aircraft

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2026-08-03T17:33:35.508934-07:00

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2026-08-03T00:59:45.583147-07:00

Lufthansa warns jet-fuel volatility and shorter booking cycles threaten full-year profit outlook

EU electric cargo carrier ClearSky Airlines eyes 2H27 launch

Vietnam Airlines plans 20-30 widebodies for 2031-2035

South Korea's Jin Air to take A321ceo in late 3Q26

Australia's Qantas to exit Jetstar Japan in $52 million share buyback deal

Qantas closes deal to sell off Jetstar Japan stake

Alan Joyce memoir hits shelves

Philippine Airlines raises bond issue to $350mn

Viet Nam's Bamboo Airways down to one aircraft

Somon Air Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAX Jet

FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7

US FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 in win for planemaker

Lufthansa Warns of Profit Risk as Jet Fuel Surge Roils Industry

EU electric cargo carrier ClearSky Airlines eyes 2H27 launch

South Korea's Jin Air to take A321ceo in late 3Q26

Vietnam Airlines plans 20-30 widebodies for 2031-2035

Philippine Airlines raises bond issue to $350mn

Viet Nam's Bamboo Airways down to one aircraft

US ramps up sanctions against Iran's Mahan Air

Eve Air activates pusher propulsion system in first partial transition flight

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American Airlines and Citi Unveil Enhanced AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard

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