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The An-32 planes of the Indian Air Force (left) at the base in Bangalore, October 2013
A military transport aircraft An-32 of the Indian Air Force crashed while approaching to land at the Jorhat Air Base in Assam, in the northeast of the country. This was reported on Saturday, June 13, on social media X by the Indian Air Force.

American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) announced on Friday that it will restart flights to Haiti on 11.01.2026, becoming the first American carrier to signal a return to the Caribbean nation after major airlines halted service at the end of 2024.
The airline is set to kick off flights to Cap-Haïtien this fall. Right now, Haiti's lacking direct air links with American carriers, making it the only Caribbean nation without these connections.

Emirates Airlines is rolling out special insurance for its passengers to entice them to fly to Dubai or transit through this hub. The carrier is taking this step despite several governments officially advising their citizens to avoid traveling to the Middle East due to security risks, writes The Financial Times (FT).

Spirit Airlines' departure from the U.S. market has reduced competitive pressure in the aviation industry, creating conditions under which the industry's annual revenue could rise by $2.3 billion, according to recent analysis.
Concentration in the sector has moderately increased after Spirit's exit: there's less competition on several domestic routes.

The Italian antitrust authority kicked off an investigation on Tuesday against easyJet Airline Company Limited (LON:EZJ) over alleged unfair business practices related to their baggage handling services.
The agency reported that easyJet's website and mobile app were defaulting to offer bundled baggage check-in and sports equipment for round trips.

A UK Air Force Dassault Falcon 900LX, carrying Defense Minister John Healey, came under electronic warfare attack while flying near the Russian border, reported the British newspaper The Times and PA Media on Monday, May 25.
GPS went offline for three hours

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced on Thursday that its commercial aviation division's order book has surpassed $15 billion, and the company has managed to resolve serious issues with the engines of its new generation E2 aircraft.
The order book volume has surged by 50% compared to the same period last year, totaling $15 billion at the end of the first quarter. Last week, the company revealed a firm order from leasing company Azorra for 15 E195-E2 aircraft.

Air France-KLM SA (EPA:AIRF) stocks dipped on Friday after Barclays downgraded the airline to 'underweight' from 'equal weight,' setting a target price of €10, implying a 12.8% drop from the closing price of €11.47 on June 4. They cited concerns that the recent revenue boost from Asian and African routes is unlikely to hold.

Airbus SE (EPA:AIR) is on the verge of sealing a deal to supply wide-body aircraft to Scandinavian carrier SAS AB (STO:SAS), which is looking to secure slots for delivery and expand its long-haul route network. Bloomberg reports this based on informed sources.

Airbus just completed the maiden flight of the A350-1000ULR for Qantas Airways on Tuesday in Toulouse, France. The bird was airborne for three hours and 43 minutes, reaching an altitude of just over 12,500 meters (around 41,000 feet).
The aircraft with the serial number MSN 707 is the first of 12 units ordered by Qantas. The flight was piloted by Airbus's test crew; the aircraft was outfitted with specialized testing gear. During the flight, the crew conducted general checks on flight performance and tested a new fuel system architecture.

The Czech Ministry of the Interior signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters on Wednesday for the delivery of 11 five-blade H145 helicopters, according to a joint statement from the companies.
The aircraft will be utilized by the Czech police aviation service for tasks related to maintaining law and order, search and rescue operations, and emergency medical assistance. The agreement includes the supply of helicopters, as well as personnel training and logistical support.

Shares of the airline American Airlines surged by more than 7% in trading on May 26. The company announced that it will equip over 500 aircraft with the Starlink satellite internet system from Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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American Airlines' quotes skyrocketed by 7.7% after the airline announced plans to equip around 500 Airbus planes, including A321neo jets, with Starlink systems. They will start connecting them next year. Back in March, the carrier was considering both Starlink and Amazon's Leo system as providers, according to CNBC.

Southeast Asian countries consume about 5 million barrels of oil daily, while producing only around 2 million.
While the Southeast Asian authorities are trying to navigate a deep energy crisis sparked by the conflict in the Middle East, the European Union is ramping up pressure to keep them from buying Russian oil. Despite years of unprecedented Western sanctions, Moscow remains one of the top suppliers of energy resources on the global market. Russia is the second-largest oil exporter in the world after Saudi Arabia and the second-largest gas exporter after the USA.

Airlines across Europe are slashing prices on summer flights to boost demand. The conflict in the Middle East has prompted passengers to postpone ticket bookings, as they fear a jet fuel shortage could derail their vacation plans, writes the Financial Times (FT).
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Since the beginning of April, ticket prices for many popular routes in Southern Europe have started to dip, according to a data analysis by Google Flights conducted by FT. From April 9 to May 6, the cost of airline tickets for a week in July fell on 27 out of 50 major European routes in the Mediterranean. On 15 of those routes, prices dropped by 10% or more. This includes flights like Heathrow to Nice, Manchester to Palma, and Gatwick to Barcelona, with a staggering 44% drop on the route between Milan and Madrid.

JetBlue Airways shares pumped up by 7.4%, while Frontier Airlines shot up 8.8% around 7 PM on Friday after the Wall Street Journal dropped the news that rival Spirit Airlines is gearing up to shut down operations.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the anticipated deal between Spirit Airlines and the U.S. government for a bailout of the struggling carrier has gone belly up. The report also mentioned that the company's bondholders did not back the proposed rescue plan.

Airbus is set to announce on Wednesday an order for around 150 A220s from AirAsia, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
This deal will support the manufacturer's smallest jetliner, which has recently been losing orders to Brazilian company Embraer.
Quebec holds a minority stake in the A220 program. The aircraft is produced at the facility in Mirabel, north of Montreal, as well as on a separate assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. A220s for customers outside the US are made in Mirabel.

Despite the impact of the war in the Middle East, the German airline Lufthansa reported in its Q1 earnings that it anticipates a "significant increase" in profits by the end of 2026 compared to last year's figures. The airline expects to achieve these results through price hikes on tickets, optimizing its route network, and cutting costs, including retiring less efficient aircraft.

The owner of British Airways — the airline group International Airlines Group (IAG) — is set to raise prices on business class tickets, especially on long-haul flights, more than other airlines in the group. This move is aimed at offsetting additional costs due to the rise in fuel prices amidst the Iranian crisis. IAG has already estimated these costs this year at €2 billion ($2.35 billion), according to Financial Times (FT) and Reuters. Furthermore, in their Q1 2026 report, the company assured that they have ample jet fuel reserves for the summer season. The group also includes carriers Aer Lingus and Iberia.

Spanish airlines will be able to fully cover flights for foreign vacationers during the holiday season from May to October 2026, as they won't face a shortage of aviation fuel. This was revealed following a meeting of the Spanish Airline Association (AIA) held in Madrid at the end of last week.

Bernstein has identified IAG and Ryanair as its top picks among European airlines, citing their excellent margin metrics, strong balance sheets, and superior ability to handle rising fuel costs compared to competitors.
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IAG is the go-to broker choice among network carriers, thanks to top-tier metrics in unit economics and a solid financial position. The company's presence in high-yield long-haul markets and disciplined capacity management provide resilience amid rising fuel prices.