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Reuters

Qantas H1 underlying profit beats estimates on resilient demand across full‑service and budget brands

Qantas reported a better‑than‑expected first‑half underlying profit, buoyed by resilient travel demand across its full‑service and budget operations. The result reflects strong bookings across domestic, Trans‑Tasman and international sectors and complements recent fleet and product moves supporting revenue and margin performance.

Also: miragenews.com and thewest.com.au
2026-02-25T14:13:05.773191-08:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
Reuters

Air New Zealand posts wider-than-expected H1 loss and launches strategic review amid engine maintenance delays and weak demand

By Reuters: Air New Zealand said on Thursday it was carrying out a strategic review of its business after reporting a worse-than-expected first-half loss due to engine maintenance delays, weak travel demand and higher costs.

2026-02-25T13:13:11.512795-08:00
Routes   North America   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
The Points Guy • Edward Russell

Breeze Airways to Add Birmingham and Tallahassee as Part of 17‑Route Summer Expansion

By The Points Guy: David Neeleman's latest airline, Breeze Airways, will add two new destinations in a 17-route growth spurt this summer.

Also: The Independent, upgradedpoints.com and the-independent.com
2026-02-24T12:35:43.964579-08:00
Supply Chain   Europe   M&A   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters

Leonardo aims to finalise aerostructures joint venture by end-June to revive loss-making unit

By Reuters: Italian defence group Leonardo expects to sign a joint-venture accord for its aerostructures unit by the end of June, its CEO said on Wednesday, in a protracted deal that could finally allow the loss-making unit to take off.

Also: FlightGlobal and Aviation Week
2026-02-25T09:31:45.094594-08:00