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Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility

Ryanair’s latest earnings call and guidance update flagged softer pricing into the key summer season despite “robust” demand, citing late bookings pressure and a fuel-cost spike. CEO Michael O’Leary also discussed his contract extension timeline and linked broader jet-fuel expectations to Iran-war-driven global price moves.

2026-05-18T01:25:05.684306-07:00

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AfBAA reports >2x membership growth to 55 members in first 12 months under new leadership

2026-05-18T05:24:37.549297-07:00

ch-aviation

SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president

2026-05-17T22:54:20.530068-07:00

AeroTime

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

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

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AfBAA reports >2x membership growth to 55 members in first 12 months under new leadership The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) says membership has more than doubled to 55 members within 12 months of installing Chair Dawit Lemma and Vice Chair Craig Middleton. The association also frames the gains as progress toward its mission to support and promote the business aviation community across Africa.

2026-05-18T05:24:37.549297-07:00

AfBAA reports >2x membership growth to 55 members in first 12 months under new leadership

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Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility Ryanair’s latest earnings call and guidance update flagged softer pricing into the key summer season despite “robust” demand, citing late bookings pressure and a fuel-cost spike. CEO Michael O’Leary also discussed his contract extension timeline and linked broader jet-fuel expectations to Iran-war-driven global price moves.

2026-05-18T01:25:05.684306-07:00

Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility

ch-aviation

SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president A bribe investigation involving SriLankan Airlines has reportedly reached the former president, extending the scope of legal scrutiny beyond earlier named individuals. The latest step, flagged in ch-aviation coverage, underscores how airline procurement and related dealings can trigger higher-level political and judicial attention.

2026-05-17T22:54:20.530068-07:00

SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president

Wall Street Journal

Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a more than $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines as Greg Abel—taking over from Warren Buffett at the start of the year—settled into the CEO role. The move follows a pattern of renewed Delta exposure and coincides with Berkshire more than tripling its Alphabet (Google parent) investment.

2026-05-15T13:39:19.624237-07:00

Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure

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Global Airlines reshuffles leadership as A380 plan remains sidelined in ongoing flight hiatus UK start-up carrier Global Airlines has replaced a senior director following “twin departures,” while keeping its Airbus A380 “quadjet” in storage in France. The leadership tweak comes amid a continued operational pause that has lasted since May last year, indicating the A380 launch remains deferred.

2026-05-15T09:40:51.801483-07:00

Global Airlines reshuffles leadership as A380 plan remains sidelined in ongoing flight hiatus

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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

Aviacionline

Argentina grounds A-4AR Fightinghawk fleet to make way for F-16M Fighting Falcon integration The Argentine Air Force has formally retired the A-4AR Fightinghawk fighter-bombers, ending nearly three decades of service. The service says the decision is tied to sustainability and logistic/cost criteria as it shifts institutional resources to the incoming F-16M Fighting Falcon.

2026-05-14T09:32:03.466000-07:00

Argentina grounds A-4AR Fightinghawk fleet to make way for F-16M Fighting Falcon integration

AeroTime

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Otto Aerospace clears Phantom 3500 PDR as clean-sheet laminar-flow business jet moves into detailed design (first test aircraft Otto Aerospace has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its clean-sheet Phantom 3500 ultra-low-drag business jet, advancing from conceptual design into detailed engineering and production planning. The company said it maintains momentum toward first flight, with its first test aircraft planned for 2027.

2026-05-14T02:24:02.740043-07:00

Otto Aerospace clears Phantom 3500 PDR as clean-sheet laminar-flow business jet moves into detailed design (first test aircraft

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Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility

AfBAA reports >2x membership growth to 55 members in first 12 months under new leadership

SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president

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

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