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Emirates Group posts record FY2025-26 profit—$6.6B (AED 24.4B) profit before tax despite Iran-war flight grounding and higher je

Emirates Group reported record financial results for FY2025–26, with profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$6.6 billion), up 7% year-on-year, alongside record revenues of AED 150.5 billion. Emirates also said the carrier logged record full-year net profit of US$5.4 billion, framing performance as resilience amid Iran-war disruptions and rising jet fuel costs.

2026-05-06T23:47:33.725691-07:00

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SWISS Q1 2026 profit jumps on Middle East-linked demand, but Jet A cost surge threatens Q2

2026-05-06T08:51:30.426558-07:00

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SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives

2026-05-06T13:15:55.673123-07:00

The Hill

Delta to end complimentary snacks and drinks on flights under 350 miles from May 19, expanding full beverage service on longer r

2026-05-06T11:28:13.864661-07:00

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Emirates Group posts record FY2025-26 profit—$6.6B (AED 24.4B) profit before tax despite Iran-war flight grounding and higher je Emirates Group reported record financial results for FY2025–26, with profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$6.6 billion), up 7% year-on-year, alongside record revenues of AED 150.5 billion. Emirates also said the carrier logged record full-year net profit of US$5.4 billion, framing performance as resilience amid Iran-war disruptions and rising jet fuel costs.

2026-05-06T23:47:33.725691-07:00

Emirates Group posts record FY2025-26 profit—$6.6B (AED 24.4B) profit before tax despite Iran-war flight grounding and higher je

AeroTime

SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives SkyWest’s planned CRJ450 fleet upgrade/positioning for United Airlines elevates the role of MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) as CRJ support remains a key lever for regional operators seeking to extend older-airframe service lives. The shift underscores how OEM-backed support can influence utilization and fleet economics.

2026-05-06T13:15:55.673123-07:00

SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives

The Hill

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Delta to end complimentary snacks and drinks on flights under 350 miles from May 19, expanding full beverage service on longer r Starting May 19, Delta will stop providing in-flight meals, drinks and snacks on segments under 350 miles, while keeping First Class service unchanged. Delta says the change will affect about 450 daily domestic departures and will shift more full beverage offering to flights of 350 miles and above.

2026-05-06T11:28:13.864661-07:00

Delta to end complimentary snacks and drinks on flights under 350 miles from May 19, expanding full beverage service on longer r

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TUI fly exits widebody flying on Belgium AOC, reshaping leisure long-haul capacity TUI fly (Belgium) is ending its widebody operations on its Belgian AOC, marking a shift away from widebody-capable flying within the carrier’s legal operating structure. The move changes how the airline positions long-haul capacity and aircraft deployment for Belgium-linked service.

2026-05-06T10:18:53.551110-07:00

TUI fly exits widebody flying on Belgium AOC, reshaping leisure long-haul capacity

Airline Economics

SWISS Q1 2026 profit jumps on Middle East-linked demand, but Jet A cost surge threatens Q2 SWISS reported a sharply improved Q1 2026 operating result of CHF 30 million (up from CHF 3.3 million a year earlier) on stable revenue of CHF 1.22 billion, supported by stronger demand for Middle East and Asian routes. The carrier warned that sharply higher jet fuel costs will weigh on Q2 results.

2026-05-06T08:51:30.426558-07:00

SWISS Q1 2026 profit jumps on Middle East-linked demand, but Jet A cost surge threatens Q2

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Mexico and US progress toward ending air-services dispute, with AIFA legally recognized and Mexico City slot access commitments Mexico and the US say they have agreed on steps to resolve a dispute tied to alleged 2015 open-skies violations, with US carriers’ access to Mexico City’s AIFA expected to be improved. Slot arrangements are intended to return to US airlines under commitments that remain subject to implementation, while AIFA is formally recognized in the bilateral air transport agreement.

2026-05-06T07:15:29.141455-07:00

Mexico and US progress toward ending air-services dispute, with AIFA legally recognized and Mexico City slot access commitments

Airline Economics

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

AINonline

Viasat to launch in-flight connectivity “quality metrics” framework beyond raw network speed Viasat says inflight connectivity performance should be measured using quality metrics—not speed alone—as airline expectations evolve. The company is preparing to launch a satcom “in-flight quality metrics” approach intended to better describe user experience and service performance for onboard Wi‑Fi procurement and operations.

2026-05-06T01:35:19.736368-07:00

Viasat to launch in-flight connectivity “quality metrics” framework beyond raw network speed

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Emirates Group posts record FY2025-26 profit—$6.6B (AED 24.4B) profit before tax despite Iran-war flight grounding and higher je

SWISS Q1 2026 profit jumps on Middle East-linked demand, but Jet A cost surge threatens Q2

SkyWest’s CRJ450 plan spotlights MHIRJ’s CRJ support as operators extend older regional-jet lives

Delta to end complimentary snacks and drinks on flights under 350 miles from May 19, expanding full beverage service on longer r

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