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IndiGo considers fuel hedging after quarterly loss as crude surge, FX pressure and Middle East-linked airspace disruption strain

IndiGo says it will consider fuel hedging after posting an Rs 23.96 billion net loss in FY26, citing higher jet-fuel costs from crude gains tied to the Iran war, unfavorable INR moves and geopolitical disruption. The carrier is also tightening capacity growth by reducing damp-lease exposure and re-evaluating older A320 utilization while InterGlobe plans up to $450 million to buy aircraft and engines.

2026-05-29T09:24:36.914845-07:00

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Nigeria OKs privately funded aircraft leasing company to improve fleet access and curb chronic flight disruptions

2026-05-29T01:27:43.279983-07:00

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Atlas Air to buy 49% of Air Atlanta Icelandic, expanding ACMI and aircraft-management footprint

2026-05-28T05:33:43.361077-07:00

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Ryanair becomes effectively debt free after repaying its €1.2bn final COVID-era bond

2026-05-25T23:47:30.992047-07:00

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US court nod unlocks $275mn funding to back Spirit aircraft sale wins A US court has approved a mechanism providing $275mn in funds to support Spirit Airlines’ aircraft sale process, clearing a key step in monetizing the carrier’s fleet as the ULCC exits the market. The ruling is another milestone in the airline’s wind-down and asset disposition timeline.

2026-05-29T11:10:56.965741-07:00

US court nod unlocks $275mn funding to back Spirit aircraft sale wins

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IndiGo considers fuel hedging after quarterly loss as crude surge, FX pressure and Middle East-linked airspace disruption strain IndiGo says it will consider fuel hedging after posting an Rs 23.96 billion net loss in FY26, citing higher jet-fuel costs from crude gains tied to the Iran war, unfavorable INR moves and geopolitical disruption. The carrier is also tightening capacity growth by reducing damp-lease exposure and re-evaluating older A320 utilization while InterGlobe plans up to $450 million to buy aircraft and engines.

2026-05-29T09:24:36.914845-07:00

IndiGo considers fuel hedging after quarterly loss as crude surge, FX pressure and Middle East-linked airspace disruption strain

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Nigeria OKs privately funded aircraft leasing company to improve fleet access and curb chronic flight disruptions Nigeria’s government has approved the creation of a privately funded aircraft leasing company, the transport minister said, aiming to improve carriers’ access to aircraft and reduce the country’s persistent flight disruptions. The plan targets fleet availability as a lever for service continuity.

2026-05-29T01:27:43.279983-07:00

Nigeria OKs privately funded aircraft leasing company to improve fleet access and curb chronic flight disruptions

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Atlas Air to buy 49% of Air Atlanta Icelandic, expanding ACMI and aircraft-management footprint Atlas Air Worldwide will acquire a 49% minority equity stake in Air Atlanta Icelandic via a share purchase agreement. The deal links Atlas’s cargo capacity reach with Air Atlanta’s ACMI and aircraft-management platform headquartered in Iceland and operating with widebody platforms.

2026-05-28T05:33:43.361077-07:00

Atlas Air to buy 49% of Air Atlanta Icelandic, expanding ACMI and aircraft-management footprint

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Sun Phu Quoc Airways raises $505m to fund expansion Vietnam’s Sun Phu Quoc Airways has raised $505mn in new capital, according to ch-aviation. The funding is positioned to support the carrier’s growth plans as it scales operations from Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s emerging tourism and aviation hub.

2026-05-27T21:45:39.391897-07:00

Sun Phu Quoc Airways raises $505m to fund expansion

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Delta extends Wheels Up lock-up restrictions through May 22, 2027 Wheels Up said Delta Air Lines, its lead strategic investor, has extended lock-up restrictions on all Delta-issued shares under the Investment and Investor Rights Agreement for another year, until May 22, 2027. The change pushes the restriction out by an additional 12 months from the prior expiry.

2026-05-26T13:24:29.551217-07:00

Delta extends Wheels Up lock-up restrictions through May 22, 2027

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Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring Spirit Airlines is seeking $275 million to facilitate aircraft sales, aiming to convert distressed assets into liquidity during its restructuring process. The proposal underscores how carriers under financial pressure are using secondary-market activity to fund runway and manage fleet transitions.

2026-05-26T10:35:17.827318-07:00

Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring

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Ryanair becomes effectively debt free after repaying its €1.2bn final COVID-era bond Ryanair says it has paid back its last outstanding €1.2 billion ($1.4 billion) bond issued during the pandemic, leaving the group effectively debt free for the first time since it floated in 1997. The payment removes the final tranche of legacy COVID leverage while rivals remain burdened by billions in pandemic-era debt.

2026-05-25T23:47:30.992047-07:00

Ryanair becomes effectively debt free after repaying its €1.2bn final COVID-era bond

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IndiGo considers fuel hedging after quarterly loss as crude surge, FX pressure and Middle East-linked airspace disruption strain

Nigeria OKs privately funded aircraft leasing company to improve fleet access and curb chronic flight disruptions

Atlas Air to buy 49% of Air Atlanta Icelandic, expanding ACMI and aircraft-management footprint

Ryanair becomes effectively debt free after repaying its €1.2bn final COVID-era bond

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