Routes   Middle East   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Reuters • Conor Humphries

Ryanair profit drops 34% amid Middle East-driven oil spike; carrier cuts fares while launching record winter 2026/27 schedule

Ryanair reported first-quarter profit down 34%, blaming the Middle East conflict for higher oil prices and weaker demand, with consumers delaying bookings. The airline said it plans lower fares through summer and is preparing for a “difficult winter,” while also unveiling a record winter 2026/27 program: 1,700 routes across 35 countries, including more than 140 new routes.

Also: Bloomberg, CAPA, The Guardian, CAPA and business-live.co.uk
2026-07-19T22:38:08.843790-07:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Pratt & Whitney adding composite materials to next GTF engine

By Leeham News: By Scott Hamilton July 17, 2026, © Leeham News/AIN: When rivals Pratt & Whitney and CFM International developed the Geared TurboFan (GTF) and the LEAP engines powering today’s single-aisle airliners, they pursued different technologies.

Also: AeroTime and aerospaceglobalnews.com
2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Policy   Boeing  
Bloomberg • Josh Wingrove

Trump Says New Air Force One Getting More Capabilities Soon

By Bloomberg: President Donald Trump said a Boeing Co. 747-8 gifted by Qatar serving as the stopgap Air Force One will be outfitted with additional security features later this year.

Also: New York Times
2026-07-19T19:08:59.817227-07:00