M&A   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
Skift • Meghna Maharishi

Delta executives predict consolidation among low-cost carriers and rising activist pressure

Delta executives said they expect further consolidation in the airline industry, with low-cost carriers particularly vulnerable to takeovers, partnerships or exits. They warned activist investors will increase pressure on budget carriers to pursue strategic transactions or aggressive cost measures.

Also: Seeking Alpha and Paddle Your Own Kanoo
2026-01-13T11:09:24.619735-08:00
Supply Chain   North America   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   United Airlines  
Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

JetZero raises $175M Series B from United, RTX and Northrop to accelerate all‑wing demonstrator toward 2027 first flight

By Flying Magazine: JetZero says its $175 million Series B will be used to speed up development of its demonstrator ahead of anticipated first flight in 2027.

Also: Airline Economics, finsmes.com and jetzero.aero
2026-01-13T11:20:22.421206-08:00
Satellite   MRO   PaxEx   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Lufthansa  
newsroom.lufthansagroup.com

Lufthansa Group partners with Starlink to roll out high-speed internet across all fleets by H2 2026

By newsroom.lufthansagroup.com: Fastest internet access for guests in all classesNew high-speed internet free of charge for status customers and Travel ID usersStarlink technology is expected to be available on the first flights as early as the second half of 2026.

Also: Runway Girl, AeroTime, Air Data News, AirInsight, Aviation Week, Airline Geeks, One Mile at a Time, Airways Magazine, Aviation24, atxjetsetter.com, thebulkheadseat.com, Boarding Area and 3 more
2026-01-13T05:22:04.000459-08:00
Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing   Delta Air Lines  
CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Delta forecasts 20% jump in 2026 profits amid strong bookings, places first order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners

By CNBC: The airline said bookings are strong from both leisure customers and corporate travelers in the first few days of the year.

Also: Inflight Online, ch-aviation, AirInsight, AeroTime, FlightGlobal, Air Data News, Reuters, Aviation A2Z, World Airline News, Live and Let's Fly, Aviation Week, Airline Geeks and 43 more
2026-01-13T03:37:04.633424-08:00