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Explained: Rising Fuel Prices, Hedging and How Airlines Protect Margins

Jet fuel differs from labor, fleet and airport costs because it’s priced on global commodity markets and reacts quickly to geopolitical shocks. Airlines deploy hedging, fuel surcharges and operational measures to limit spot-price exposure and protect operating margins when prices spike.

2026-03-30T08:10:09.795906-07:00

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Total Linhas Aéreas applies for US foreign air carrier permit

2026-03-30T10:01:28.861636-07:00

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Lufthansa Cargo expands Summer 2026 freighter network — adds Ho Chi Minh–Shanghai–Los Angeles and weekly Delhi services

2026-03-30T02:19:45.743323-07:00

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ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; sustainability depends on cutting lease costs

2026-03-30T06:45:30.339470-07:00

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Total Linhas Aéreas applies for US foreign air carrier permit Total Linhas Aéreas has filed for a US foreign air carrier permit, the authorization required for foreign operators to provide scheduled or charter air services to and from the United States. The move marks a formal step by the Brazilian regional carrier toward gaining U.S. operating rights.

2026-03-30T10:01:28.861636-07:00

Total Linhas Aéreas applies for US foreign air carrier permit

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Azul approves reverse stock split amid share‑price pressure Azul approved a reverse stock split to address sustained share‑price pressure, consolidating outstanding shares to raise the market price per share and improve trading dynamics. The corporate action is intended to stabilize the airline’s equity while management monitors investor response.

2026-03-30T08:15:39.241732-07:00

Azul approves reverse stock split amid share‑price pressure

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Explained: Rising Fuel Prices, Hedging and How Airlines Protect Margins Jet fuel differs from labor, fleet and airport costs because it’s priced on global commodity markets and reacts quickly to geopolitical shocks. Airlines deploy hedging, fuel surcharges and operational measures to limit spot-price exposure and protect operating margins when prices spike.

2026-03-30T08:10:09.795906-07:00

Explained: Rising Fuel Prices, Hedging and How Airlines Protect Margins

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ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; sustainability depends on cutting lease costs ITA Airways, partly owned by Lufthansa Group, reported its first-ever net profit — €209m on €3.2bn revenue in 2025 and a second consecutive positive EBIT — despite an 8% fall in passenger numbers. Management says long-term stable profitability requires significant cuts to aircraft lease costs.

2026-03-30T06:45:30.339470-07:00

ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; sustainability depends on cutting lease costs

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Capital A names Effendy Shahul Hamid deputy CEO as AirAsia Next eyes US and Hong Kong listings in 2026 Capital A has appointed Effendy Shahul Hamid as deputy CEO to lead AirAsia Next as the group pivots to non‑aviation businesses after divesting its airline operations, and is targeting public listings in Hong Kong and the United States in 2026.

2026-03-30T04:17:42.524436-07:00

Capital A names Effendy Shahul Hamid deputy CEO as AirAsia Next eyes US and Hong Kong listings in 2026

AeroTime

Modern aviation rivalries: how industry competition is driving speed, cost and efficiency Competition among aviation’s largest firms is forcing moves to do things quicker, cheaper and more efficiently across OEMs, airlines and suppliers. Companies are compressing development cycles, automating operations and reworking supply chains to shave costs and gain market advantage in a margin‑tight industry.

2026-03-30T04:05:16.395776-07:00

Modern aviation rivalries: how industry competition is driving speed, cost and efficiency

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Spirit Airlines' Dec–Jan operating reports show improvement after November slump Spirit Airlines finally published December and January monthly operating reports after a three‑month gap following November's weak figures. The numbers show operational performance improved versus November, though results remain weak and the carrier cautioned that challenges persist and downside risks could return.

2026-03-30T03:58:09.923566-07:00

Spirit Airlines' Dec–Jan operating reports show improvement after November slump

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IAG to cut share capital by €11.5m; group says move is technical with limited operational impact IAG, parent of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, will reduce its share capital by €11.5m (US$13.2m). The group describes the action as a technical capital reduction with limited operational impact and no change to fleet or network plans.

2026-03-30T03:45:37.177517-07:00

IAG to cut share capital by €11.5m; group says move is technical with limited operational impact

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Explained: Rising Fuel Prices, Hedging and How Airlines Protect Margins

Total Linhas Aéreas applies for US foreign air carrier permit

Lufthansa Cargo expands Summer 2026 freighter network — adds Ho Chi Minh–Shanghai–Los Angeles and weekly Delhi services

ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; sustainability depends on cutting lease costs

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