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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

United boosts per-passenger food spending 80% since 2019 as fuel costs weigh on earnings outlook

United Airlines has increased food spending per passenger by 80% since 2019, surpassing Delta and American even after adjusting for inflation. Separately, the carrier reported third-quarter non-GAAP EPS of $2.54 and revenue of $17.88 billion, both slightly below estimates, and cut its 2026 profit outlook as fuel prices climbed, despite continued bookings at higher fares.

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2026-10-20T14:04:45.111936-07:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   United Airlines  
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Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh

United Airlines forecasts fourth-quarter profit below estimates, citing costly fuel

By Reuters: United Airlines on Tuesday forecast fourth-quarter profit well below Wall Street estimates, despite expectations for record revenue, as soaring fuel costs threatened to offset gains from strong travel demand and higher ticket prices.

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2026-10-20T14:04:32.753806-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Dassault stays bullish on Falcon 10X prospects despite latest delay

By FlightGlobal: French airframer's chief executive promises it will come to market with a better product than in-service rivals. Dassault Aviation remains upbeat about the sales prospects for the ultra-long-range Falcon 10X despite the latest delay to the programme that has seen service entry pushed back until 2029.

2026-10-20T14:05:26.394928-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

PJC brings ‘Bermuda-first’ ethos to members-only private aviation service

By FlightGlobal: Specialist brokerage claims the industry has not best served the island community. Bermuda – a British overseas territory 1,000km (621 miles) off the US east coast – is one of the world’s wealthiest places thanks to offshore finance, high-end tourism, and a population of just 64,000.

2026-10-20T12:05:20.532623-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   M&A  
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Bloomberg • Christina Kyriasoglou, Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro, Yazhou Sun

Dronemaker Helsing Is Said to Near Investment in Rival Destinus

By Bloomberg: Helsing is in advanced talks to invest in peer Destinus at a valuation of around €6 billion ($6.7 billion), according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that would bring two of the region’s most prominent dronemakers closer.

2026-10-20T14:05:10.828480-07:00