Aviation 3 September 2025 - 13 February 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
GE Aerospace stock rises: robots, repair crunch and Airbus engine talks in focus
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GE Aerospace stock rises: robots, repair crunch and Airbus engine talks in focus

GE Aerospace shares rose 1% to $316.05 midday Friday after news of a plan to boost repair volume 33% at its Singapore hub with up to $300 million investment. Safran forecast higher 2026 profit, citing strong demand for engine services. CFM, the GE-Safran venture, is weighing new engine designs as supply strains persist. Aerospace stocks, including Boeing and RTX, traded higher.
February 13, 2026
Musk’s Starlink is spreading on planes — but Ryanair says the math won’t work
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Musk’s Starlink is spreading on planes — but Ryanair says the math won’t work

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary rejected Starlink’s in-flight Wi-Fi, citing higher fuel use and low demand from budget passengers. Elon Musk and O’Leary clashed publicly as major long-haul airlines sign deals for faster satellite internet to attract premium travelers. The cost per aircraft can reach $170,000. Full-service carriers push Wi-Fi as essential, while low-cost rivals focus on keeping expenses down.
January 23, 2026
Sky-High Wi-Fi Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs Gogo – The Battle for In-Flight Internet Supremacy
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Sky-High Wi-Fi Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs Gogo – The Battle for In-Flight Internet Supremacy

SpaceX’s Starlink now delivers 200–350 Mbps in-flight Wi-Fi, far outpacing older systems. Major airlines including Delta, United, and Air France have begun offering free onboard internet, often using new high-throughput satellite providers. Viasat/Inmarsat, Intelsat, Panasonic, and Thales remain key players as airlines rapidly upgrade fleets. OneWeb-Eutelsat entered the market in 2024.
September 2, 2025
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