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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Azul rebounds with record Q1 2026 EBITDA after exiting restructuring

Azul has reported record Q1 2026 EBITDA of R$1.7 billion (US$345.9 million), up 22.6% year on year, with a 31.1% margin. Operating income rose to R$1.0 billion (US$203.4 million), marking its first quarter since leaving financial restructuring in February.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-05-08T16:09:01.815699-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   North America   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

Alaska borrows $1 billion amid fuel cost spike

By FlightGlobal: The Seattle company expects elevated fuel prices will tack $600 million onto its second-quarter expenses alone. Alaska Air Group will borrow $1 billion to help it better manage the spike in global fuel prices.

Also: The Business Journals and mynorthwest.com
2026-05-08T14:20:40.237394-07:00
Routes   Airlines  
aeroroutes.com • Jim Liu

Breeze Airways 2H26 Network Additions

By aeroroutes.com: NS26 NW26 May 8 Written By AeroRoutes - Jim Liu Published at 0600PDT / 1300GMT 08MAY26 Breeze Airways earlier this week announced planned network additions in the second half of 2026, as well as January 2027.

2026-05-08T08:44:52.209349-07:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airbus   Airlines  
Simple Flying • Chris Loh

American Airlines Cuts Airbus A321XLR Order, Sells $1 Billion In Bonds For Over 30 New Planes

By Simple Flying: US legacy carrier American Airlines is looking to balance fleet expansion with financial discipline. The carrier recently announced the sale of $1.14 billion in aircraft-backed bonds in order to fund 17 new aircraft purchases.

Also: ch-aviation
2026-05-08T08:46:41.866281-07:00