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Lufthansa Group warns jet-fuel bill may rise €1.7bn in 2026 despite strong Q1 as hedging coverage averages ~80%

Lufthansa Group reported a smaller first-quarter loss supported by strong demand, but warned that jet-fuel availability could be reduced later in the year—an additional risk on top of rising fuel costs. It flagged a full-year jet-fuel emergency impact of about €1.7bn, while noting hedging averaging ~80% for the rest of 2026 and sticking to guidance.

2026-05-06T00:05:37.568523-07:00

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Azul rebounds with record Q1 2026 EBITDA after exiting restructuring

2026-05-08T16:09:01.815699-07:00

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Spirit’s slow-motion implosion as it exhausts options to regain profitability

2026-05-07T23:50:11.478755-07:00

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Cabinet approves ECLGS 5.0 emergency credit line guarantee for Indian airlines as jet-fuel costs surge

2026-05-07T18:54:34.045333-07:00

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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.

2026-05-08T16:09:01.815699-07:00

Azul rebounds with record Q1 2026 EBITDA after exiting restructuring

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Spirit’s slow-motion implosion as it exhausts options to regain profitability Spirit’s collapse unfolded gradually rather than instantaneously, following a prolonged search for a viable path back to profitability. The airline’s options for stability ran out, setting the stage for a decisive wind-down and liquidation risk that had been building through its restructuring period.

2026-05-07T23:50:11.478755-07:00

Spirit’s slow-motion implosion as it exhausts options to regain profitability

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Cabinet approves ECLGS 5.0 emergency credit line guarantee for Indian airlines as jet-fuel costs surge India’s Cabinet has approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 to provide liquidity relief to airlines hit by higher ATF prices, currency volatility and West Asia airspace restrictions. The aviation sector is earmarked ₹5,000 crore, with up to ₹1,000 crore per borrower and an additional ₹500 crore tied to equity infusion; the plan totals about $529m.

2026-05-07T18:54:34.045333-07:00

Cabinet approves ECLGS 5.0 emergency credit line guarantee for Indian airlines as jet-fuel costs surge

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AerCap earnings highlight aircraft supply squeeze and fuel-efficiency premium driving lessor economics AerCap’s latest results point to how persistent aircraft shortages and growing airline preference for fuel-efficient jets are reshaping carrier economics—while also strengthening aircraft lessors’ position. The company’s performance underscores the continued financial impact of delivery delays and fleet-efficiency requirements across the market.

2026-05-07T08:29:23.514950-07:00

AerCap earnings highlight aircraft supply squeeze and fuel-efficiency premium driving lessor economics

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SpiceJet fleet shrinks as carrier battles ongoing capacity woes SpiceJet is reducing its fleet amid ongoing capacity pressures, signaling continued strain on aircraft availability and network flexibility. The move underscores how quickly operational and demand headwinds can force Indian carriers to trim capacity rather than expand, especially when costs and utilization remain under pressure.

2026-05-06T19:05:25.969814-07:00

SpiceJet fleet shrinks as carrier battles ongoing capacity woes

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LATAM posts $576m Q1 profit but cuts 2026 guidance as oil shock lifts fuel costs LATAM Airlines Group reported first-quarter 2026 net profit of $576 million, helped by a 10.4% increase in capacity and ending the period with about $4.1 billion in liquidity. Despite beating expectations and generating $500 million in free cash flow, the carrier canceled its 2026 seat-capacity outlook and reduced full-year guidance amid higher fuel costs and a conservative pricing outlook.

2026-05-06T03:14:08.577520-07:00

LATAM posts $576m Q1 profit but cuts 2026 guidance as oil shock lifts fuel costs

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Lufthansa Group warns jet-fuel bill may rise €1.7bn in 2026 despite strong Q1 as hedging coverage averages ~80% Lufthansa Group reported a smaller first-quarter loss supported by strong demand, but warned that jet-fuel availability could be reduced later in the year—an additional risk on top of rising fuel costs. It flagged a full-year jet-fuel emergency impact of about €1.7bn, while noting hedging averaging ~80% for the rest of 2026 and sticking to guidance.

2026-05-06T00:05:37.568523-07:00

Lufthansa Group warns jet-fuel bill may rise €1.7bn in 2026 despite strong Q1 as hedging coverage averages ~80%

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Argentina’s Andes Línea Aéreas exits reorganisation after court confirms 50% haircuts and five-year creditor payment plan A court has approved Andes Líneas Aéreas’ reorganisation agreement, including a 50% reduction (haircut) for general creditors and a payment schedule stretching over five years. The confirmation marks the carrier’s formal exit from bankruptcy proceedings, setting the terms for how remaining obligations will be settled.

2026-05-05T22:10:37.644716-07:00

Argentina’s Andes Línea Aéreas exits reorganisation after court confirms 50% haircuts and five-year creditor payment plan

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Lufthansa Group warns jet-fuel bill may rise €1.7bn in 2026 despite strong Q1 as hedging coverage averages ~80%

Azul rebounds with record Q1 2026 EBITDA after exiting restructuring

Spirit’s slow-motion implosion as it exhausts options to regain profitability

Cabinet approves ECLGS 5.0 emergency credit line guarantee for Indian airlines as jet-fuel costs surge

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