Middle East   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

SWISS Q1 2026 profit jumps on Middle East-linked demand, but Jet A cost surge threatens Q2

SWISS reported a sharply improved Q1 2026 operating result of CHF 30 million (up from CHF 3.3 million a year earlier) on stable revenue of CHF 1.22 billion, supported by stronger demand for Middle East and Asian routes. The carrier warned that sharply higher jet fuel costs will weigh on Q2 results.

Also: Aviation Source and Aviation24
2026-05-06T08:51:30.426558-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   TSA   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Aviation Week • Graham Warwick

FAA Proposes Drone Flight Restrictions Over Critical Infrastructure

By Aviation Week: The FAA is publishing proposed rules for restricting unmanned aircraft operations in airspace over key facilities.

Also: FAA, DroneXL and 4 more
2026-05-05T15:58:08.270844-07:00
PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
The Hill • Sarah Fortinsky

Delta cutting free snacks, drinks on hundreds of flights

By The Hill: Delta Air Lines to end free snack and drink service on flights under 350 miles. Says changes unrelated to rising jet fuel prices.

Also: Business Traveller and Fox Business
2026-05-06T11:28:13.864661-07:00