Aviation 15 February 2026 - 6 March 2026

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Heads Into Tougher Summer as Fuel Squeeze Deepens
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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Heads Into Tougher Summer as Fuel Squeeze Deepens

IAG, owner of British Airways, faces rising fuel costs as U.S. crude for Europe hit a record $15 premium over Brent, driven by disrupted Middle East supplies. Jet fuel prices have outpaced crude, eroding IAG’s hedging protection ahead of the busy summer season. British Airways has extended flight suspensions to several Middle East destinations through May. IAG’s 2026 fuel bill has already climbed to €7.4 billion.
April 6, 2026
IAG Faces Fresh Pressure as British Airways Keeps Middle East Flights Grounded
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IAG Faces Fresh Pressure as British Airways Keeps Middle East Flights Grounded

British Airways remains unable to operate flights from Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, and Tel Aviv due to restricted airspace, adding extra Muscat-London flights for stranded passengers. IAG shares dropped 3.6% in London Thursday, while Wizz Air and Lufthansa warned of profit hits from the Middle East conflict. Over 25,000 flights in and out of the region were canceled between Feb. 28 and March 5.
March 6, 2026
IAG shares slide again as Middle East airspace shutdown hits British Airways
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IAG shares slide again as Middle East airspace shutdown hits British Airways

IAG shares dropped 5.4% Tuesday as Middle East disruptions forced major Gulf hubs to close or restrict traffic for a fourth day, causing widespread flight cancellations and reroutes. Flightradar24 reported about 21,300 cancellations at seven airports including Dubai and Doha since the strikes began. Airlines face rising fuel costs and mounting losses, with $22.6 billion in market value wiped from travel firms on Monday.
March 4, 2026
American Airlines stock drops again before open as oil surges on Iran conflict
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American Airlines stock drops again before open as oil surges on Iran conflict

American Airlines shares fell 3.1% to $12.13 in premarket trading Tuesday after dropping 4.2% Monday. Brent crude rose 7.8% to $83.79 a barrel as Middle East conflict tightened flight corridors and pushed up fuel costs. Airline stocks worldwide slid, with travel shares losing $22.6 billion in value Monday. American issued travel alerts for Middle East airports and Dallas-Fort Worth.
March 3, 2026
IAG shares slide again as oil spike and flight cuts rattle British Airways owner
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IAG shares slide again as oil spike and flight cuts rattle British Airways owner

IAG shares fell 3.4% to 386.8 pence by 0835 GMT Tuesday, after dropping 5.5% Monday as the airline canceled flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain. Travel stocks lost $22.6 billion in value Monday amid the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, with TUI and Lufthansa also sharply lower. Oil prices spiked, raising concerns about inflation and higher airline costs. Marine insurers raised war-risk premiums for Gulf shipping.
March 3, 2026
American Airlines stock (AAL) steadies before the bell after 5% drop as oil, engine deal and a safety vote loom
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American Airlines stock (AAL) steadies before the bell after 5% drop as oil, engine deal and a safety vote loom

American Airlines traded near $13.35 premarket Friday after dropping 5.3% the previous session, as oil prices held six-month highs around $71 a barrel. The carrier picked CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines for future Airbus A321neo jets. Vice Chair Stephen L. Johnson reported a restricted stock award of 442,708 shares. The House is set to vote on aviation safety legislation Monday.
February 20, 2026
JetBlue stock price (JBLU) steadies before the bell after 8.5% drop — fuel and FAA headlines in focus
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JetBlue stock price (JBLU) steadies before the bell after 8.5% drop — fuel and FAA headlines in focus

JetBlue shares closed at $5.91 Thursday, down 8.5% on heavy volume, and were little changed premarket Friday. Oil prices rose about 2% after a sharp drop in U.S. inventories, pressuring airline margins. The FAA is investigating a JetBlue engine failure at Newark this week. JetBlue pitched its JetForward turnaround plan to investors, targeting break-even margins by 2026.
February 20, 2026
American Airlines stock price slips premarket as oil jumps — 10‑K filing and safety vote ahead
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American Airlines stock price slips premarket as oil jumps — 10‑K filing and safety vote ahead

American Airlines shares fell about 2% to $14.10 in premarket trading Thursday as rising oil prices and U.S.-Iran tensions weighed on markets. Brent crude hit $71.26 a barrel, near a six-month high. American reported 2025 revenue of $54.63 billion and net income of $111 million. The airline issued a travel waiver for Buenos Aires flights due to industrial action.
February 19, 2026
Airbus stock slides on Pratt & Whitney engine crunch — what AIR.PA investors watch next
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Airbus stock slides on Pratt & Whitney engine crunch — what AIR.PA investors watch next

Airbus shares dropped 6.3% in Paris after the company cut its 2027 A320-family jet production target, citing engine shortages from Pratt & Whitney. The planemaker now aims for 70–75 jets a month by end-2027, down from 75. Airbus reported 2025 revenue of €73.4 billion and adjusted operating profit of €7.1 billion, delivering 793 aircraft. The board proposed a €3.20 dividend per share, payable April 23.
February 19, 2026
AirAsia X revives London-Kuala Lumpur flights via Bahrain — daily Gatwick route starts June 26
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AirAsia X revives London-Kuala Lumpur flights via Bahrain — daily Gatwick route starts June 26

AirAsia X will resume flights between Kuala Lumpur and London Gatwick via Bahrain starting June 26, ending a 12-year absence from the UK market. The airline plans to use Airbus A330-300s and aims for 25 daily flights through Bahrain by 2030. Fares start at 85 euros one-way for bookings made by Feb. 22. The Bahrain stop will last 90 minutes to two hours.
February 18, 2026
GE Aerospace stock pops after United orders 300 GEnx engines for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
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GE Aerospace stock pops after United orders 300 GEnx engines for Boeing 787 Dreamliners

GE Aerospace shares rose 3.3% to $325.88 after United Airlines ordered 300 GEnx engines for new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including spares. United said the deal will make it the largest GEnx operator globally. United shares gained 4.7%, Boeing rose 0.3%. Investors are watching for updates on engine deliveries and GE Aerospace’s next earnings report.
February 17, 2026
Boeing stock turns higher on Air Astana Dreamliner order — what BA investors watch next
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Boeing stock turns higher on Air Astana Dreamliner order — what BA investors watch next

Boeing shares rose 0.7% to $244.60 after Air Astana finalized an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliners. Boeing delivered 46 jets and booked 103 net new orders in January, outpacing Airbus. The Air Astana deal includes five firm orders, with first delivery expected next year. Boeing’s backlog stands at more than 6,100 airplanes, valued at $567 billion.
February 17, 2026
Boeing stock price: What to watch after Presidents Day as the 737 ramp comes back into view
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Boeing stock price: What to watch after Presidents Day as the 737 ramp comes back into view

Boeing shares closed up 1.51% at $242.96 Friday, ahead of a U.S. market holiday. The company delivered 46 jets in January and logged 103 net new orders, outpacing Airbus. Boeing plans a 15% output increase over 18 months, with a fourth 737 MAX line opening midsummer. Cash flow projections for 2026 hinge on resolving certification delays and ramping production.
February 16, 2026
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