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Bloomberg • Lisa Abramowicz, Siddharth Philip

American Airlines holds full-year forecast despite Iran-war jet fuel pressure, with demand staying robust as Spirit-driven basic

American Airlines Group says travel demand remains strong even as higher jet fuel prices push up ticket costs and consumer confidence softens. CEO Robert Isom links resiliency to premium demand and business travel, while noting the initial basic-economy surge after Spirit’s exit has “evened out.” The carrier reiterates it is holding its full-year forecast despite the fuel headwind.

2026-05-27T12:12:40.068729-07:00
Africa   North America   M&A   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Orders   Airlines  
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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Brazil’s Azul to list on NYSE American

By ch-aviation: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD, São Paulo Viracopos) has announced that it has been approved for listing its common shares and American depositary shares on the NYSE American marketplace.

Also: Airline Economics and airlinergs.com
2026-05-27T12:28:50.593038-07:00
China   North America   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing   Boeing 737  
Bloomberg • Siddharth Philip

Boeing Wins FAA Approval to Ramp Up 737 Max Production

By Bloomberg: Boeing Co.’s Chief Executive Officer gave investors an optimistic forecast for this year and beyond, as the US planemaker raises production on its workhorse 737 Max jet, nears certification on long-delayed models and expects a windfall from defense spending.

Also: FlightGlobal, Reuters, CNBC, Airline Economics and Bloomberg Law
2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines  
Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh

GE Aerospace sees engine maintenance demand hold up despite higher fuel prices

By Reuters: GE Aerospace has not seen airlines pull back on engine maintenance or ‌parts orders despite higher fuel prices and softer flight departures, CEO Larry Culp said on Wednesday, signaling continued strength in the aircraft engine maker's high-margin aftermarket business.

2026-05-27T08:57:04.259861-07:00