China's top three state-owned carriers returned to profitability in the first quarter. This was due to the robust demand for travel during the Lunar New Year and the recovery of global travel. However, the outlook has been overshadowed by higher fuel prices because of the war in Iran. China Southern Airlines, based in Guangzhou, reported a net loss of 747 millions yuan for the same period of last year. Air China, the country's flagship carrier, posted a net profit of 1.71 billion Yuan compared to a loss last year of 2.04 billion Yuan. Shanghai-headquartered China Eastern Airlines reported a net...

Spirit Airlines has said that no bankruptcy court hearings will be held on Thursday, as talks with lenders continue over terms of a possible $500 million U.S. Government?rescue. In a court document filed on Wednesday, the airline said that talks are continuing and that lenders haven't filed a notice in New York Federal Court that would trigger a liquidation within seven business days. Last week, President Donald Trump stated that his administration was interested in buying the struggling airline for the "right price." The Florida budget carrier is running out of time. Marshall Huebner, a Spirit lawyer, said that Spirit...

Middle Eastern carriers increased capacity after the U.S. - Israel war against Iran caused severe disruption. Airlines outside the Gulf are continuing to reroute routes between Europe and Asia, away from major hubs in the region. The latest flight information is listed below alphabetically: AEGEAN AIRLINES The largest airline in Greece will resume its flights to Tel Aviv on April 28 from?Athens, from Heraklion and Rhodes on April 30, and from Larnaca and Rhodes on May 21. Thessaloniki-Tel Aviv flights are cancelled through June 26. Flights to Riyadh & Amman will resume on May 21. The flights to Beirut and...

AerCap's head, who is the world's largest leasing company, stated on Wednesday that while higher fuel prices are not having a significant impact on airlines, they could benefit from a sustained spike. Aengus Kelley, AerCap's chief executive, said that demand for AerCap aircraft is strong and that airlines have not changed their behavior because of the Middle East conflict. In the first quarter, more than half of AerCap's 202 leasing deals were signed after the Middle East conflict began in March. Kelly stated that if jet-fuel prices remain at the current levels for a period of three to six month,...

Matteo Salvini, the Italian Transport Minister, said on Wednesday that Italy's jet-fuel reserves are enough to cover airport operations until at least the end of May. He also urged the European Union (EU) to relax its budget rules so governments can respond to the energy shortage. The 'Iran War' has disrupted Europe’s imports from the Middle East of jet fuel, raising fears about a shortage before the peak summer travel season. Since the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran began on February 28, the price of jet fuel is up 84%, but carriers are largely surviving the crisis. Salvini stated...

Jet2, a British 'travel company,' warned Wednesday that the 'uncertainty about the war is limiting their outlook for seat occupancy during the peak summer travel season. Bookings have slowed down from February levels. Summer bookings are up 7.7% compared to a year ago, according to the company. This is less than the 8% increase in bookings reported in February. Due to the Middle East conflict, the?aviation industry and leisure travel has been under pressure. Jet fuel shortages have resulted from the Strait of Hormuz blockade and cancellations of customers are on the rise. Jet2, UK's third largest?airline said that customers...

As fuel costs rise, the demand for overseas travel is expected to decrease. Travel agents and industry experts expect that most holidaymakers will stay in China. This trend has been seen during recent major holidays, as consumers choose cheaper local destinations due to an economic slowdown. The rising cost of jet fuel following the war with Iran has made travel abroad even more expensive. Price increases have led to a wave cancellations of flights between China and Southeast Asia. Media reports indicate that multiple carriers, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Malaysia's AirAsia, have reduced or suspended...

Bloomberg 'News'reported that Spirit?Airlines has?hit a halt in their discussions regarding a possible $500 mln U.S. Government rescue financing, citing?sources. The report stated that a group of lenders including hedge fund Citadel is fighting back against proposed terms which could?significantly erode the value of their claims? and limit recovery. Could not immediately verify the report. Citadel and Spirit did not immediately respond to requests for comments. Spirit's rescue funding has hit a roadblock, just hours after it was reported that the airline had secured the support of two of three of its major creditor groups to secure a bailout. Last...

The top American companies, from GM and Coca-Cola to Coca-Cola, are trying to reassure their investors that they will be able to weather the financial fallout of the Iran War despite the fact that fuel prices and packaging costs have risen. Since the beginning of the conflict, oil prices have increased dramatically. This has pushed up the cost of inputs in industries that are already under pressure from U.S. Tariffs. This increase forces companies to consider price increases at a time consumers are already feeling the strain. Reviewing company statements from the'start of war' revealed that 24 companies had withdrawn...

Joby Aviation has been testing the first point to point?air taxi demonstration flight in New York City for a week as it gets closer to gaining government approval for commercial electric'vertical takeoff & landing?aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration announced a pilot program in September that included the testing of eVTOLs. On Monday, a Joby aircraft departed JFK Airport and landed in the existing heliport networks of New York, including Downtown Skyport and the West 30th Street & East 34th Street Heliports located in Midtown. There are more tests planned throughout the week. Air taxi companies are racing to obtain?approvals for...

Middle Eastern carriers increased capacity after the U.S. - Israel war against Iran caused severe disruption. Airlines outside the Gulf are continuing to reroute routes between Europe and Asia, away from major hubs within the region. The latest flight information is listed below alphabetically: AEGEAN AIRLINES The largest airline in Greece will resume flights from Athens to Tel Aviv on April 28. Flights from Heraklion and Rhodes, as well as Larnaca and Rhodes, will be resumed on May 21. Thessaloniki-Tel Aviv flights are cancelled until June 26. Riyadh will resume its flights on May 21. The flights to Beirut will...

JetBlue Airways announced on Tuesday that it will slow hiring, reduce?capacity, and raise fares in order to lessen the impact of rising jet fuel prices. The carrier reportedly reported a larger first-quarter loss which threatens to derail its turnaround efforts. Joanna Geraghty, CEO of JetBlue Airways, said that the airline has also suspended its previous full-year forecast due to external factors. U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. This has disrupted nearly a fifth of world oil and gas supply. Fuel costs are on the rise, and this puts pressure on smaller carriers such as JetBlue....