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United reported $17.88 billion in third-quarter revenue, but adjusted earnings per share missed estimates and adjusted pretax profit fell nearly 9%. The carrier forecast fourth-quarter profit well below Wall Street expectations as fuel costs climbed, even as strong demand and higher fares supported revenue growth; its food spending per passenger is up 80% since 2019.
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United reported $17.88 billion in third-quarter revenue, but adjusted earnings per share missed estimates and adjusted pretax profit fell nearly 9%. The carrier forecast fourth-quarter profit well below Wall Street expectations as fuel costs climbed, even as strong demand and higher fares supported revenue growth; its food spending per passenger is up 80% since 2019.
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The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is advancing a 37,000-square-foot VIP terminal at Dulles, with daa International contracted to develop, lease and operate the facility. The airport authority says the project responds to demand for premium travel experiences; pricing for commercial passengers has not been confirmed.
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United Airlines is highlighting progress in its Starlink aircraft upgrade program through the number of daily departures equipped with the service, rather than a fleet-wide installation count. The airline also has a plan to accelerate the rollout, though the available report provides no timing or deployment figures.
Aircraft Lighting International showcased color-changing LED tubes at NBAA-BACE that are approved by the FAA to replace fluorescent cabin lighting without rewiring. The retrofit offers business aircraft operators a way to update cabin lighting while avoiding changes to existing electrical wiring.
Spafax plans to demonstrate Spafax One at APEX FTE EXPO 2026, presenting the platform as a way to connect content, data, personalization and commerce across the passenger journey. The announcement centers on how those elements work together, without providing further product details or performance metrics.
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The aircraft introduces a new-generation cabin seat with adjustable headrests and personal-device holders, while retaining the E175’s two-by-two layout with no middle seats. Embraer and American say the installation is intended to improve passenger comfort and bring greater consistency to the airline’s regional fleet.
West Entertainment has named Al St. Germain senior vice president of entertainment, tasking him with helping expand the company’s inflight entertainment and technology business. The appointment adds a senior leader focused on growth in services that shape the passenger experience.
Global Pulse Entertainment will showcase new acquisitions and an expanding inflight entertainment slate at APEX FTE EXPO 2026. The announcement signals the supplier’s growing content offering for airline customers, though the available report does not identify the acquired titles or specify how the slate will be distributed.
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