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IAG Q1 2026 profit holds as it curbs capacity growth on higher fuel costs and Iran-war disruption

International Airlines Group reported Q1 2026 net profit of €301 million (or €0.065/share) on 1.9% higher revenue to €7.2 billion, ending the quarter with €10.1 billion in cash. IAG is trimming planned capacity growth and says higher kerosene prices—plus Iran-war supply disruption—will add €2 billion to its 2026 fuel bill.

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EASA issues safety guidance to allow Jet A-graded kerosene/Jet A fuel substitutions in Europe amid Middle East-driven jet-fuel s

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ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines

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OHB SE reports record Q1 backlog, double-digit revenue/profit gains as German and European government funding converts into cont

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ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines ACIA Aero Leasing has closed a sale-and-leaseback transaction for two ATR 72-600 passenger turboprops with Sweden’s Braathens Regional Airlines. The aircraft—serial numbers 1348 and 1357—remain with Braathens Regional Airlines under lease, serving regional routes in Sweden and northern Europe for SAS’ regional network.

2026-05-08T11:10:58.184349-07:00

ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines

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OHB SE reports record Q1 backlog, double-digit revenue/profit gains as German and European government funding converts into cont Space hardware prime contractor OHB SE says it logged a record backlog and delivered double-digit increases in revenue, profit, EBITDA and cash for the quarter ended March 31, and expects further growth as German and other European government funding translates into additional contracts. The company frames its near-term outlook around continued defence- and space-led demand.

2026-05-08T08:49:59.369831-07:00

OHB SE reports record Q1 backlog, double-digit revenue/profit gains as German and European government funding converts into cont

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U.S. warns Ireland: June 5 deadline to resolve proposed Dublin flight cap or face retaliation The U.S. Department of Transportation has given the Irish government until June 5 to settle a dispute over a proposed flight cap at Dublin Airport. If unresolved, the U.S. signals it could pursue retaliatory action, after airlines argued the environmental measures breach U.S.-Europe Open Skies commitments.

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U.S. warns Ireland: June 5 deadline to resolve proposed Dublin flight cap or face retaliation

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IAG Q1 2026 profit holds as it curbs capacity growth on higher fuel costs and Iran-war disruption International Airlines Group reported Q1 2026 net profit of €301 million (or €0.065/share) on 1.9% higher revenue to €7.2 billion, ending the quarter with €10.1 billion in cash. IAG is trimming planned capacity growth and says higher kerosene prices—plus Iran-war supply disruption—will add €2 billion to its 2026 fuel bill.

2026-05-08T07:30:59.320213-07:00

IAG Q1 2026 profit holds as it curbs capacity growth on higher fuel costs and Iran-war disruption

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Aer Lingus posts weaker first-quarter showing within IAG: sister carriers improve, Irish losses nearly double British Airways, Iberia and Vueling reported improved first-quarter results, but Aer Lingus lagged, with its losses nearly doubling. The divergence highlights uneven performance across IAG’s portfolio and the need to explain what is driving Aer Lingus’s cost and revenue gap versus peers.

2026-05-08T07:30:57.990468-07:00

Aer Lingus posts weaker first-quarter showing within IAG: sister carriers improve, Irish losses nearly double

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EASA issues safety guidance to allow Jet A-graded kerosene/Jet A fuel substitutions in Europe amid Middle East-driven jet-fuel s EASA has issued a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) and the European Commission released related guidance clarifying EU rules for airlines facing jet-fuel disruptions tied to the Middle East crisis. The updates open the door to using Jet A fuel sourced outside the region—potentially including U.S. supply—if local Jet A-1 becomes constrained.

2026-05-08T07:30:57.013844-07:00

EASA issues safety guidance to allow Jet A-graded kerosene/Jet A fuel substitutions in Europe amid Middle East-driven jet-fuel s

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Ryanair to shut Thessaloniki base for winter 2026, cut Greece capacity by ~45% and drop 12 routes amid Fraport dispute Ryanair will close its Thessaloniki base for winter 2026, pulling three stationed aircraft and cutting its Greece offering by about 45%. The airline is eliminating 12 routes and suspending winter operations in Chania and Heraklion, citing an escalating fare dispute with Fraport Greece over charges.

2026-05-08T06:33:02.589193-07:00

Ryanair to shut Thessaloniki base for winter 2026, cut Greece capacity by ~45% and drop 12 routes amid Fraport dispute

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IAG Q1 2026 profit holds as it curbs capacity growth on higher fuel costs and Iran-war disruption

EASA issues safety guidance to allow Jet A-graded kerosene/Jet A fuel substitutions in Europe amid Middle East-driven jet-fuel s

ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines

OHB SE reports record Q1 backlog, double-digit revenue/profit gains as German and European government funding converts into cont

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