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The airline group reported significant improvement in its operating profit for the year to 31 March. Singapore Airlines Group has flagged possible “broader implications” to come from the ongoing Middle East conflict on demand patterns and supply chains, after disclosing a 39% jump in operating profit for the year to March 2026. In releasing its… The post SIA Group profits jump, but braced for ‘full impact’ of fuel price spike first appeared on FlightGlobal.

ACI assessment outlines scale of financial hit for key Middle East hubs, while March traffic remains resilient at Asia-Pacific and European airports. Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East has laid bare the toll of traffic disruption in the Middle East, estimating passengers were down by over half at leading hubs in the region. The… The post Traffic at key Middle East airports halves in two months since conflict first appeared on FlightGlobal.

The airline is working to raise funds and cut costs to mitigate its losses. Air New Zealand expects significantly steeper losses for the year to 30 June, as it flags “material uncertainty” in the near-term operating environment. In a trading update on 14 May, the Star Alliance carrier says it now expects to report a… The post Air New Zealand’s losses to steepen amid softening demand, rising fuel costs first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Air India is the latest among a growing number of airlines cutting back their operations amid high fuel prices. Air India is to reduce its international operations through August, amid operational challenges such as high jet fuel prices and airspace restrictions. The network “rationalisation” will impact routes across its network, from North America to North… The post Air India cuts international capacity amid soaring fuel costs first appeared on FlightGlobal.

FAA To Equip Ops Vehicles With Transmitters The FAA is fast-tracking a plan to equip all of its airport vehicles with transmitters that will make them more visible to airport surface safety systems. CHRISTINE.BOYN… Wed, 05/13/2026 - 21:17 Author Sean Broderick Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

NTSB Urges More Realistic Flight Deck Smoke Training The NTSB is urging the FAA to see that airlines incorporate realistic flight deck smoke scenarios into their pilot training. natalia.pelayo… Wed, 05/13/2026 - 20:32 Author Sean Broderick Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

The aviation industry entered 2026 expecting continued recovery, but rising geopolitical instability and fuel volatility are reshaping the outlook for the remainder of the year. The high-profile collapse of Spirit Airlines and the early closure of Lufthansa CityLine highlight growing pressure on airlines operating in an increasingly uncertain environment. This CAPA - Centre for Aviation analysis examines how geopolitical disruption, fuel market instability and shifting passenger confidence are challenging industry sustainability… and how airlines are responding through capacity discipline, targeted flight reductions and more selective network planning, particularly on high-frequency routes where cuts can be absorbed with limited passenger impact. While demand remains relatively resilient, airline economics are becoming more fragile. The report explores both the likely baseline scenario of slower growth and tighter financial discipline, as well as a potential worst-case scenario involvi

Subscription Required By the Leeham News Team Part 4 in a Series examining one of Boeing’s steps toward recovery. May 14, 2026, © Leeham News: If there is a single moment in Boeing’s history when the pre-production change... Read More The post The 777: The Art Form at Its Peak appeared first on Leeham News and Analysis.

Thanks to funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill, the FAA is equipping its airport vehicles with transponders, encourages airports and airlines to follow suit.