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Maya Island Air to reinstate operations at Punta Gorda

Maya Island Air plans to reinstate operations at Punta Gorda, Belize. The report does not specify a restart date, route frequency or aircraft type, so the scale of the service resumption remains unclear.

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LATAM cuts profit outlook as fuel costs outpace fare increases despite passing through 80%

LATAM Airlines Group lowered its full-year profit outlook as fuel costs came in higher than expected and squeezed operating margins. The carrier passed through about 80% of the increase in fuel costs through higher fares, but that was not enough to offset the pressure.

The Air Current

Rolls-Royce targets Alaska Air Group with Trent 1000 XE bid for future 787-10 fleet

Rolls-Royce has placed two large billboards in Seattle, including one visible from Alaska Air Group’s headquarters, promoting its Trent 1000 XE engine as an option for the airline’s future Boeing 787-10s. The campaign signals a push to challenge GE for a share of the potential widebody fleet.

The Air Current

Rolls-Royce steps up Alaska Air campaign to unseat GE for future 787s

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JetBlue raises checked-bag fees again as fuel costs squeeze airline profits

JetBlue has increased checked-bag fees for the second time in 2026, taking the charge to $50, according to reports. The move comes as fuel prices rise and pressure airline profitability; coverage describes the latest increase as a 43% climb over two years and suggests other carriers may consider similar changes.

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Volaris plans to reduce its fleet by 11% by end-2027

Mexico’s Volaris plans to reduce the size of its fleet by 11% by the end of 2027. The available report does not specify which aircraft will leave the fleet or explain the reasons for the planned reduction.

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American Airlines resumes Haiti service, becoming first major U.S. carrier to return

The resumed route makes American the first major U.S. airline to restore service to Haiti. The destination is the carrier’s 100th in Latin America and the Caribbean, reinforcing Miami’s role as an international hub in its network.

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Frontier Airlines plans to keep its fleet flat through 2027

Frontier Airlines plans no net fleet growth through 2027, according to the available report. The announcement signals a defined fleet trajectory for the U.S. carrier, though the report provides no details on aircraft deliveries, retirements or the rationale behind the plan.