Wall Street Journal
• Alison Sider
Delta’s third-quarter net profit nearly halved as fuel costs rose sharply, including a $500 million bill above the carrier’s July estimate. The airline also cut its 2026 profit forecast by nearly a quarter, citing fuel costs that could add $6 billion to its annual bill, while saying demand remains strong.
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Mauritania Airlines is preparing to sell its Embraer aircraft, according to a report. The available information does not specify the fleet’s size or models, the reason for the sale, or its timing, leaving the potential implications for the carrier’s fleet plan unclear.
Armenian airline Shirak Avia is set to add leisure routes to Asia in mid-4Q26. The available report does not identify destinations, frequencies or aircraft, leaving the scale and operational details of the expansion unclear.
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Delta’s third-quarter net profit nearly halved as fuel costs rose sharply, including a $500 million bill above the carrier’s July estimate. The airline also cut its 2026 profit forecast by nearly a quarter, citing fuel costs that could add $6 billion to its annual bill, while saying demand remains strong.
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Etihad Airways Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer Arik De has left the Abu Dhabi-based carrier with immediate effect, ending a tenure of nearly five years. De oversaw much of Etihad’s commercial strategy; the airline has not named a successor.
Pakistan International Airlines’ board has eliminated senior roles in a major shake-up. The available report does not specify which positions were cut or describe the wider organizational changes.
Russia’s Azur Air has canceled its planned winter charter flights to Nha Trang, Vietnam. The available report does not specify the number of flights affected, the reason for the cancellations or whether other operators will add capacity.
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