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AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines says “evergreen” supply-chain issues are worsening operational and commercial pressure as fuel supply disruptions drive costs higher. With jet prices having more than doubled, AAPA’s new chief calls for government support and warns inflation and weaker consumer sentiment could deter air travel demand.

2026-05-18T20:54:34.201168-07:00

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Rano Air suspends Nigeria routes as Jet A1 fuel price spikes 300% making services “commercially unsustainable”

2026-05-19T03:39:43.729022-07:00

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Ryanair posts record FY profit as it counters Middle East fuel-risk with hedging and plans price trims for summer

2026-05-17T22:25:25.355775-07:00

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships

2026-05-18T11:41:17.563894-07:00

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Rano Air suspends Nigeria routes as Jet A1 fuel price spikes 300% making services “commercially unsustainable” Rano Air (R4) in Nigeria says it has suspended several routes from Kano (KNA) after a 300% increase in Jet A1 aviation fuel prices pushed impacted services to “commercially unsustainable” levels.

2026-05-19T03:39:43.729022-07:00

Rano Air suspends Nigeria routes as Jet A1 fuel price spikes 300% making services “commercially unsustainable”

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AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines says “evergreen” supply-chain issues are worsening operational and commercial pressure as fuel supply disruptions drive costs higher. With jet prices having more than doubled, AAPA’s new chief calls for government support and warns inflation and weaker consumer sentiment could deter air travel demand.

2026-05-18T20:54:34.201168-07:00

AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships Delta CEO Ed Bastian said he will sit out U.S. aviation market consolidation and focus on expanding abroad through partnerships. The stance comes as high fuel prices and a transaction-minded administration could reshape domestic dealmaking, even as Delta leans into international growth rather than mergers.

2026-05-18T11:41:17.563894-07:00

Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships

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Ryanair posts record FY profit as it counters Middle East fuel-risk with hedging and plans price trims for summer Ryanair said travel demand remains robust and reported record profits of €2.26 billion (and $2.63 billion cited in coverage) while warning that rising costs will pressure FY27 despite no capacity cuts. The airline says its fuel-hedging strategy largely insulates it from jet-fuel volatility tied to the Middle East conflict, and it’s cutting summer fares to woo consumers.

2026-05-17T22:25:25.355775-07:00

Ryanair posts record FY profit as it counters Middle East fuel-risk with hedging and plans price trims for summer

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Air India turnaround drags: SIA defends long-term investment despite $2.8B annual loss Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong says Air India’s transformation is a “long game” even as Air India posted a $2.8 billion annual loss, with geopolitical airspace disruptions and currency moves cited as major external shocks. SIA again defended its ongoing investment amid mounting losses and operational challenges.

2026-05-15T09:24:05.899861-07:00

Air India turnaround drags: SIA defends long-term investment despite $2.8B annual loss

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Copa turns in US$212.5M Q1 profit, keeps capacity growth targets despite delivery delays and surging fuel costs Copa Airlines reported a first-quarter 2026 net profit of US$212.5 million (up 20.2% year over year), with a 24.6% operating margin and 91.6% on-time performance. Management says it remains on prior capacity growth plans even as aircraft delivery delays constrain supply and jet-fuel prices rise.

2026-05-14T12:10:30.726646-07:00

Copa turns in US$212.5M Q1 profit, keeps capacity growth targets despite delivery delays and surging fuel costs

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Allegiant completes $1.5B acquisition of Sun Country, consolidating charter and cargo under the leisure carrier Allegiant Travel Company has closed its roughly $1.5 billion acquisition of Sun Country after regulator and shareholder approvals, formally merging Allegiant Air and Sun Country to create a larger U.S. leisure carrier. The brands are expected to operate separately in the near term, with Sun Country’s charter and cargo arms coming under Allegiant control.

2026-05-13T14:24:56.209126-07:00

Allegiant completes $1.5B acquisition of Sun Country, consolidating charter and cargo under the leisure carrier

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airBaltic reports Q1 2026 net loss of €70.1m, widens losses, skips 2026 guidance airBaltic says first-quarter net loss more than doubled to €70.1 million despite record passenger volumes and strong revenues, and it declined to provide 2026 guidance as liabilities exceed assets by $480m-plus. The carrier points to improving fleet reliability and added A220-300 deliveries, while financial advisers assess capital-structure options.

2026-05-13T10:34:23.726158-07:00

airBaltic reports Q1 2026 net loss of €70.1m, widens losses, skips 2026 guidance

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AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand

Rano Air suspends Nigeria routes as Jet A1 fuel price spikes 300% making services “commercially unsustainable”

Ryanair posts record FY profit as it counters Middle East fuel-risk with hedging and plans price trims for summer

Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships

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