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ANA remains profitable in April-June quarter despite higher fuel costs as passenger and cargo demand hold up

All Nippon Airways remained profitable in the April-June quarter despite a higher fuel bill, though earnings declined year over year. The Japanese carrier said its “disciplined” approach helped contain the impact, while strong passenger and cargo demand made fuel-price pressure less severe than anticipated.

Reuters

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IAG keeps 2026 capacity flat as British Airways benefits from Middle East rerouting and Aer Lingus weighs on profits

International Airlines Group said British Airways captured stronger premium demand as business travelers avoided the Middle East, while the conflict constrained first-half capacity. Fuel costs and an Aer Lingus loss pressured earnings, prompting IAG to hold group capacity flat for 2026 as Vueling pursues savings through its 737 Max transition.

Bloomberg

Gates-backed startup invests in lower-carbon jet fuel from hydrogen and captured CO2

A Gates-founded firm is backing a startup developing lower-carbon jet fuel produced from hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The investment targets a potentially cheaper pathway to produce clean aviation fuel by converting hydrogen and CO2 into jet-range hydrocarbons, aiming to scale decarbonized fuel supply.

eVTOL Insights

ClearSky Airlines Plans Europe’s First All-Electric Cargo Network for 2027

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DHL Express ups Mammoth Freighters-converted B777-200LR(MF) order to 13 aircraft, with four entering service in 2026

DHL Express increased its commitment to Mammoth Freighters-converted B777-200LR(MF) aircraft from nine to 13, adding four deliveries slated to enter service in 2026. DHL said the first aircraft will be placed with DHL Air at D0 Nottingham East Midlands.

Via Satellite

SES wins multi-orbit IFC deal to connect 60+ Airbus and Embraer aircraft for LATAM

SES says it will provide multi-orbit in-flight connectivity for LATAM Airlines under a new multi-year agreement, connecting more than 60 Airbus and Embraer aircraft over the next few years. The contract expands LATAM’s satellite-based connectivity footprint across its Airbus and Embraer fleets.

Aviation Week

ANA orders 8 Embraer E190-E2s for ACMI lease to IBEX to replace CRJ700s

ANA Holdings has ordered eight incremental Embraer E190-E2 jets for ACMI placement with Japan’s IBEX Airlines (FW, Sendai). The aircraft will replace IBEX’s CRJ700 fleet as part of a lease structure designed to expand capacity in Japan’s regional network.

FlightGlobal

European Cargo administrators seek buyer as A340 freight carrier weighs restructuring

Administrators for the UK-based freight operator European Cargo are assessing options to preserve the carrier’s A340 fleet and determine whether the business can be rescued as a going concern. They cite “significant” levels of debt that would need restructuring and are reviewing inbound China–UK services tied to revenues.