Aviation News

Omni Aviacao Files for Bankruptcy and Cancels All Flights After AOC Suspended

Brazilian carrier Omni Aviacao, founded in 1988, has filed for bankruptcy and suspended all flights after its Air Operator Certificate was revoked by aviation authorities, leaving passengers and crew in uncertain status.

Sep 18, 2026

Amazon Suspends 21 Air Partnership After Fatal Miami Cargo Crash

Amazon suspended its air-cargo partnership with 21 Air following a fatal plane crash near Miami, prioritising safety review over operational continuity.

Sep 14, 2026

National Airline Files Chapter 11 as Fuel Costs and Travel Slowdown Force Restructuring

A national airline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest carrier to succumb to high jet-fuel costs, elevated labor expenses and a slowdown in post-pandemic leisure travel demand.

Sep 14, 2026

Deutsche Bank Reinstates Buy on Azul Airlines With $11 Target as Brazilian Carrier Exits Bankruptcy

Deutsche Bank reinstated a Buy rating on Azul Brazilian Airlines (AZUL) with an $11 price target as the carrier exits bankruptcy proceedings, signalling analyst confidence in the restructured carrier's recovery trajectory in the Brazilian domestic aviation market.

Sep 10, 2026

Anak Krakatau Ash Closes Jakarta Airport: 209 Flights Cancelled, Singapore Airlines Services Disrupted

Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced closure of Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport, cancelling 209 flights affecting 22,798 passengers and disrupting Singapore Airlines (SIA/C6L) services on Indonesia routes.

Sep 7, 2026

Boeing Faces Compounding Financial Pressures as Spirit AeroSystems Integration Adds to Recovery Burden

Boeing faces renewed financial pressure as the Spirit AeroSystems acquisition creates integration costs on top of existing recovery challenges

Sep 4, 2026

Indian Markets Sink Mid-Session as Auto and Aviation Stocks Bleed on Crude Surge

Broad-based selling weighed on Indian equities mid-session Wednesday as surging crude oil prices hammered auto, aviation and paint stocks, while energy counters bucked the trend on higher crude realizations.

Sep 3, 2026

Dubai Airport Traffic Plunges 31% in H1 2026 as Iran War Grounds Gulf Aviation; Cargo Down 28.7%

Dubai International Airport handled 31% fewer passengers in H1 2026 as the Iran war disrupted Gulf airspace and travel flows.

Aug 27, 2026

India IPO Calendar: Symbiotec Pharmalab, Skyways Air Services Among 10 New Issues Opening Next Week

India's IPO market opens ten new subscription windows next week, led by Symbiotec Pharmalab, Skyways Air Services, and Hy-Tech Engineers across pharma, aviation services, and engineering

Aug 24, 2026

Archer Aviation (ACHR) Acquires Boeing Subsidiaries to Accelerate eVTOL Manufacturing Scale

Archer Aviation (ACHR) has agreed to acquire Boeing subsidiaries, a transformative move that significantly accelerates its manufacturing capabilities for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Aug 11, 2026

Garmin Stock Soars to All-Time High After July Surge — Aviation, Marine, and Wearables Drive Premium Valuation

Garmin reached a new all-time high following a strong July 2026 performance as aviation avionics upgrade cycles, marine navigation demand, and performance wearables growth validate the company repositioning from commoditised GPS to diversified premium technology.

Aug 11, 2026

Another European Airline Files for Bankruptcy and Will Liquidate Amid Iran War Impact and High Aviation Costs

Another European airline has filed for bankruptcy and will liquidate, continuing the wave of small carrier failures driven by Iran conflict impact, elevated fuel costs, and thin operating margins.

Aug 11, 2026

AerSale Q2 Revenue Slumps on Absent Equipment Sales as MRO Capacity Underutilization Weighs on EBITDA

Aircraft parts and MRO services provider AerSale (NASDAQ: ASLE) reported sharply lower Q2 revenue and EBITDA, driven by the absence of flight equipment sales and underutilized maintenance capacity, though the analyst retains a Buy rating on expected MRO demand recovery.

Aug 10, 2026

11-Year-Old Travel Company Collapses as Iran War Jet Fuel Spike Forces Bankruptcy and Trip Cancellations

An 11-year-old travel package company filed for bankruptcy and cancelled all upcoming customer trips, citing unsustainable jet fuel cost increases driven by the Iran war's impact on global petroleum prices.

Aug 3, 2026

Air India AI171 Crash Probe: Government Rules Out Boeing 787 Fuel Switch Abnormality as Investigation Continues

India's government found no abnormality in a Boeing 787 fuel switch examined in a parallel investigation, narrowing but not resolving the cause of the Air India AI171 crash as the main probe continues.

Jul 31, 2026

Air India AI-171: SC Awaits AAIB Crash Report Due October-End

India's Supreme Court will await the AAIB investigation report on Air India AI-171 by October-end, extending regulatory uncertainty for the aviation sector.

Jul 29, 2026

Air India Ahmedabad Crash: AAIB to Submit Draft Final Report to Supreme Court in October

India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will submit its draft final report on the June 2025 Ahmedabad Air India crash to the Supreme Court in sealed cover in the first week of October 2026

Jul 29, 2026

United Airlines Explores Merger With Delta in Deal That Would Create World's Largest Carrier

United Airlines is exploring a potential merger with Delta Air Lines that would create the world's largest airline by revenue

Jul 28, 2026

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