Aviation News

Alan Joyce Claims Qantas COVID Survival Was His Decision While Accepting Blame for Post-Pandemic Chaos

Alan Joyce claims Qantas COVID survival was directly a result of his executive decisions during the pandemic

Jul 26, 2026

Neste Returns to Profit as Iran Conflict Drives Sustainable Aviation Fuel Above Production Cost Floor

Finnish renewable energy group Neste swings to profit as Iran war-driven oil price surge pushes sustainable aviation fuel prices above the production cost threshold, validating the SAF economics thesis.

Jul 25, 2026

Airbus Shares Surge 5% as EUR 5 Billion Buyback and 2029 Profit Targets Signal Supply Chain Recovery

Jul 23, 2026

JetBlue Acquires Spirit Airlines' LaGuardia Slots for $58.5 Million, Securing Rare NYC Expansion Rights

JetBlue (JBLU) has acquired Spirit Airlines' slots at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) for $58.5 million, gaining valuable gate and departure rights in one of the most slot-constrained airports in the U.S.

Jul 21, 2026

Forum Markets (FRMM) Expands Aviation Portfolio with New Engine Acquisition

Forum Markets (FRMM) acquired an aviation engine to expand its asset portfolio, capitalising on tight supply conditions in the commercial spare engine market driven by airline MRO backlogs.

Jul 17, 2026

GE Aerospace Q2 EPS Beats at $2.30 vs $2.00 Estimate; Services Growth Drives Guidance Raise

GE Aerospace's Q2 EPS of $2.30 beat the $2.00 estimate by 15% as services segment growth drove a guidance raise, though analysts debate whether the stock's premium valuation can be sustained.

Jul 17, 2026

Allegiant Travel (ALGT) Upgraded to Buy with $156 Target Following Merger Completion

Allegiant Travel (ALGT) received an analyst upgrade to buy with a $156 price target following merger completion, with analysts citing route synergies and cost efficiency opportunities at the ultra-low-cost leisure carrier.

Jun 27, 2026

One Year Since AI-171 Crash: AAIB Probe Report Expected as India Aviation Sector Awaits Causal Findings

India's AAIB is expected to release findings related to the Air India AI-171 crash investigation, marking a significant milestone as the one-year anniversary of the disaster approaches.

Jun 12, 2026

Air India Crash Investigation Not Fair Says Pilots Body as Key Evidence Reportedly Overlooked

India's pilots' body alleges that the Air India crash investigation is not fair, claiming key evidence including aircraft communication data and technical factors has not been adequately examined.

Jun 12, 2026

Air India AI-171 Final Crash Report Delayed One Year On as Engine and Systems Probes Continue

Investigators have delayed the final Air India Flight 171 crash report, with probes into the aircraft's engines and systems still ongoing nearly one year after the disaster.

Jun 12, 2026

Air India AI-171 Compensation Dispute: Families Demand Answers Before Final Settlements

Radhika Mishra, daughter of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, has written to Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran questioning why families are offered settlements before the crash investigation concludes.

Jun 12, 2026