Aviation 10 March 2026 - 23 April 2026

Jet.AI Shares Rise 9% With Traders Focused on flyExclusive Deal
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Jet.AI Shares Rise 9% With Traders Focused on flyExclusive Deal

Jet.AI Inc. jumped Thursday, beating the broader Nasdaq. Traders are watching for a June shareholder vote that could separate the company’s aviation business and push the remaining listed firm deeper into AI infrastructure. The stock, listed on Nasdaq, last traded at $9.24 as of 5:35 p.m. EDT, gaining 78 cents, or 9.2%. Shares moved between $8.20 and $9.49 during the session. Market data showed volume at 572,722 shares.
May 29, 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc lands Australia frigate and U.S. Coast Guard work as defence orders build
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Rolls-Royce Holdings plc lands Australia frigate and U.S. Coast Guard work as defence orders build

This week, Rolls-Royce Holdings disclosed fresh naval contracts in both Australia and the United States, extending a series of defence-related announcements from the UK engineering group. The latest updates: equipment for Australian frigates, more U.S. Coast Guard cutters, plus a standalone Coast Guard maintenance deal. Timing is key here. Rolls-Royce shares went ex-dividend on Thursday, so anyone picking them up now won't get in on the next payout. The annual meeting is set for April 30, and the 5 pence final dividend lands June 3.
April 23, 2026
IAG Shares Slide as Jet-Fuel Shock Hits British Airways Owner Before Q1 Results
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IAG Shares Slide as Jet-Fuel Shock Hits British Airways Owner Before Q1 Results

Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group SA slipped Wednesday, with airline stocks taking a hit from another uptick in crude prices. The British Airways parent again found itself in the crosshairs as investors look ahead to its first-quarter update next month. IAG dipped 2.1% in London, with easyJet off 1.6% and Wizz Air down 1.3%, as Brent crude climbed past $100 a barrel following reports of gunfire hitting three container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. By late morning, the FTSE 100 barely budged.
April 22, 2026
Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights As Jet Fuel Shock Hits Summer Travel
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Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights As Jet Fuel Shock Hits Summer Travel

Lufthansa Group is set to slash 20,000 short-haul flights from its summer schedule, stretching through October. The move is the most concrete signal yet that Europe’s jet-fuel crunch is forcing carriers to pull back just as the busy season arrives. According to the German airline group, the reduction will trim more than 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel, while the overall drop in capacity comes in at less than 1% measured by available seat kilometers—ASK, the industry’s standard for seats times distance flown. This shift takes on fresh urgency: fuel already tops the list of variable costs for most carriers, and Lufthansa says jet fuel prices have now doubled since the Iran conflict began. To cope, the airline is axing
April 22, 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

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA, which owns British Airways, faces a tougher summer on the fuel front. U.S. crude bound for Europe soared to record premiums Monday, piling more pressure on the refineries that supply jet fuel. WTI Midland cargoes for Europe fetched nearly $15 a barrel over dated Brent, with buyers from both Asia and Europe scrambling to secure alternatives after Middle East flows were disrupted. This comes at a tough moment. Back on March 10, IAG said it wouldn’t be hiking ticket prices right away—contracts had locked in a good chunk of its fuel needs for now. But according to Reuters, jet fuel prices in March jumped much more sharply than crude, trimming the advantage of those hedges
April 6, 2026
Ryanair Expands Morocco Routes as Leeds-Bradford-Agadir and Valencia-Rabat Flights Take Off
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Ryanair Expands Morocco Routes as Leeds-Bradford-Agadir and Valencia-Rabat Flights Take Off

Ryanair launched new Morocco services from Leeds Bradford and Valencia this week, adding fresh links to Agadir and Rabat as the summer 2026 travel season opened. The airline said first flights on Leeds Bradford-Agadir and Valencia-Rabat operated on March 31, while Rabat also features in Milan Bergamo Airport’s expanded summer schedule. The move matters because it opens direct links from northern England, eastern Spain and northern Italy at the start of the peak holiday period. It also comes as Ryanair opens its fifth Moroccan base in Rabat from April, a build-out the airline said will lift the capital’s summer seat capacity — the number of seats on sale — by 45% and take its Morocco network to more than 10.7
April 3, 2026
Ryanair Warns UK Summer Flights Face Jet Fuel Crunch, Cancellations and Higher Fares
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Ryanair Warns UK Summer Flights Face Jet Fuel Crunch, Cancellations and Higher Fares

LONDON, April 2, 2026, 23:07 BST. Ryanair said Thursday that as much as 10% of its summer flights could be scrapped if the Iran war continues to rattle jet fuel markets, with the first signs of UK route reductions linked to pricier fuel now emerging. Skybus is pulling its London Gatwick-Newquay route earlier than planned, showing the squeeze isn’t just hitting major airlines.
April 3, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Exits TAP Sale, Leaving Lufthansa and Air France-KLM to Compete for Portugal’s Flag Carrier
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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Exits TAP Sale, Leaving Lufthansa and Air France-KLM to Compete for Portugal’s Flag Carrier

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA is stepping back from the TAP Air Portugal process, dropping its pursuit of a minority holding. That leaves just Lufthansa and Air France-KLM as publicly confirmed contenders for Portugal’s lagging airline sale. The British Airways parent said it’s shifting focus to expanding within its current portfolio. This is significant right now because TAP sits right in the crosshairs of Europe’s ongoing airline consolidation push. Cirium data shared at an industry event in January put 36 airlines behind 80% of European seat capacity. In the U.S., just six carriers hold that share. IAG had long been viewed as a top contender for TAP.
April 2, 2026
British Airways Parent IAG Set for Heathrow Cost Break, but Fuel Shock Still Looms
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British Airways Parent IAG Set for Heathrow Cost Break, but Fuel Shock Still Looms

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA may catch a break on costs after Britain’s aviation regulator floated just a modest increase in Heathrow passenger fees for the 2027-2031 period. That’s significant for the owner of British Airways, which is based at Heathrow. The proposal drops a little more than five weeks ahead of IAG’s first-quarter results, set for May 8, and arrives as European airlines face higher fuel costs and network headaches tied to Middle East unrest. For Heathrow, the next price-control period—covering charges from 2027 through 2031—stands out as a major flashpoint on costs for airlines based at the airport.
April 1, 2026
Iran War Jet Fuel Crisis Hits Summer Travel as Europe-Asia Airfares Surge
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Iran War Jet Fuel Crisis Hits Summer Travel as Europe-Asia Airfares Surge

Airlines in Europe and Asia moved quickly on Tuesday, raising fares and scaling back flights after Brussels flagged jet fuel as the most vulnerable part of the fuel market due to the Iran war. Korean Air said it would switch to emergency mode starting in April. The Argus U.S. Jet Fuel Index hit $4.62 a gallon for March 30, with Brent crude hovering near $115.50, adding to the squeeze on carriers scrambling to rework summer routes. Timing is tight. Europe’s last shipments of jet-grade kerosene that cleared the Strait of Hormuz before the waterway closed are expected to land by April 10—right as the northern summer travel rush begins. Airlines and refiners are now hustling to line up alternative supplies.
March 31, 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings buys back 2.25 million shares as oil shock clouds airline outlook
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Rolls-Royce Holdings buys back 2.25 million shares as oil shock clouds airline outlook

LONDON, March 30, 2026, 13:16 BST. Rolls-Royce Holdings reported Monday it snapped up roughly 2.25 million shares for cancellation, part of its ongoing £2.3 billion buyback slated to run through 2026. Despite oil prices climbing and sparking new worries about airline appetite, the company is pushing ahead with cash returns. Rolls-Royce said the transactions took place March 27 across four venues, including the London Stock Exchange.
March 30, 2026
Qantas Share Price Drops as Fuel Shock, Demand Fears Keep Pressure on Airline Stocks
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Qantas Share Price Drops as Fuel Shock, Demand Fears Keep Pressure on Airline Stocks

March 20, 2026, 10:52 AEDT – Sydney Qantas Airways closed Thursday at A$8.43, hovering close to this month’s lows as investors digested the impact of pricier fuel and questioned whether fare hikes would be enough to protect margins. The share price opened at A$8.52, moving between A$8.52 and A$8.63 during the session, market data from Qantas and Yahoo Finance show.
March 20, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group stock price drops 4% as oil surge rattles airline shares
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International Consolidated Airlines Group stock price drops 4% as oil surge rattles airline shares

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA closed Thursday at roughly 343 pence, dropping from 357.4 pence the previous day. Shares trailed behind a broader slide in London, as Brent spiked past $119 a barrel amid fresh attacks on Gulf energy targets, then pulled back. London’s main indexes shed over 2%. This shift lands just as IAG — the group behind British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, and Aer Lingus — was riding a wave of renewed confidence. March kicked off with upbeat 2025 profit guidance and a 1.5 billion euro payout plan for shareholders. But with that momentum, investor focus is snapping back to fuel hedges, the contracts airlines rely on to cap fuel costs. Across Europe, that shield is thinning.
March 19, 2026
IAG Share Price Rises Despite Fresh Middle East Flight Suspensions
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IAG Share Price Rises Despite Fresh Middle East Flight Suspensions

Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group SA ticked up roughly 0.7% to about 357.4 pence Wednesday afternoon, while its cargo arm rolled out another set of Middle East flight suspensions. IAG Cargo confirmed that service between London and Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv will remain off the schedule through May 31, and the London-Abu Dhabi route is now paused until October. The stock remains about 23% off its intraday peak of 464.28 pence from Feb. 27. Just a day later, the Iran conflict flared, and by March 17, roughly 30,000 flights involving Middle East airports were scrapped—a sharp illustration of how oil and airspace disruptions can swiftly hit airline pricing.
March 18, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Stock Price: IAG Shares Rise on EU Jet Fuel Rules Challenge
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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Stock Price: IAG Shares Rise on EU Jet Fuel Rules Challenge

Shares in International Consolidated Airlines Group SA picked up 0.9% to 355.65 pence as of 1619 GMT, just ahead of London's close. Investors were digesting a Reuters story that British Airways parent IAG, along with other major European carriers, was getting ready to contest EU synthetic jet fuel regulations. Air France-KLM and Lufthansa also saw gains. Ryanair slipped. Despite today’s uptick, IAG remained 5.5% lower over the past five sessions. Costs have muscled their way back into the spotlight for airlines, making the policy debate especially urgent. British Airways on Monday moved to prolong its temporary flight reductions across the Middle East. Meanwhile, Brent crude climbed past $101 a barrel on Tuesday, with the Iran war still squeezing supply routes.
March 17, 2026
Rolls-Royce Share Price Today: Why the Stock Rose on UltraFan Funding and Atlas Air Order
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Rolls-Royce Share Price Today: Why the Stock Rose on UltraFan Funding and Atlas Air Order

Shares in Rolls-Royce Holdings tacked on about 1.6% in delayed London action Tuesday after the company announced it landed 64 million euros in European Union funding via the Clean Aviation programme. The funds are earmarked for the UltraFan 30 demonstrator, Rolls-Royce’s next-gen engine effort targeting the single-aisle jet market. Delayed quotes put the shares near 1,250 pence, a move up from 1,230 pence at Monday’s close. The funding plays a key role as UltraFan anchors Rolls-Royce’s effort to re-enter the single-aisle jet market—a segment the company calls vital for aviation’s future growth. Last month, Reuters flagged Rolls-Royce’s request for UK support on what could become a 3 billion-pound project. Back in February, the company raised its outlook and announced a
March 17, 2026
IAG Share Price Today: International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Slips on Iberia Cuts and Fuel Fears
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IAG Share Price Today: International Consolidated Airlines Group SA Slips on Iberia Cuts and Fuel Fears

International Consolidated Airlines Group, the parent of British Airways, dropped further on Friday, trading near 356 pence in London. Investors weighed Iberia’s move to lay off as many as 996 staff, alongside new evidence that turbulence from the Middle East is hitting travel demand far outside the Gulf. This is notable—heading into March, IAG stood out among European airlines as a recovery play. Last month, the group posted record operating profit for 2025 and unveiled a 1.5 billion euro plan to return cash to shareholders. That includes a 500 million euro buyback. CEO Luis Gallego pointed to a “rebound” in transatlantic demand since the third quarter.
March 13, 2026
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA stock falls as oil tops $100; IAG fuel hedges face fresh test
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International Consolidated Airlines Group SA stock falls as oil tops $100; IAG fuel hedges face fresh test

Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group SA dropped 3.23% to 362 pence on Thursday, tracking oil’s rebound above $100 a barrel. Investors are on alert for higher fuel costs biting into airline profits. Notably, British Airways parent IAG had said just days earlier its fuel hedges offered some near-term relief. This shift is notable—back in March, IAG stood out as one of Europe’s more resilient full-service carriers. Not even a fortnight has passed since the group surprised with a 2025 operating profit of 5.02 billion euros, topping forecasts, and revealed plans for 1.5 billion euros in returns to shareholders. That includes a 500 million euro buyback, slated to wrap up by end-May.
March 12, 2026
easyJet Share Price Slips as Oil Rebounds, Putting Summer Bookings to the Test
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easyJet Share Price Slips as Oil Rebounds, Putting Summer Bookings to the Test

easyJet shares slipped on Wednesday, changing hands near 396 pence in delayed UK trading after closing Tuesday at 401.2 pence. Brent crude pushed past the $90 mark again, while London equities declined, shoving airlines back under the microscope right after a fleeting uptick the previous session. That’s significant: fuel ranks just behind labor as an airline’s biggest expense, and the recent oil spike hit right when investors were positioning for a robust summer in Europe. Before the strikes on Iran, jet fuel hovered around $85 to $90 a barrel. Now it’s surged to somewhere between $150 and $200. Some airlines have responded by hiking fares or tacking on surcharges.
March 11, 2026
GE Aerospace to Invest Another $1 Billion in U.S. Jet Engine Plants Amid Supply Crunch
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GE Aerospace to Invest Another $1 Billion in U.S. Jet Engine Plants Amid Supply Crunch

GE Aerospace plans to pour an additional $1 billion into its U.S. factories and supplier base in 2026—marking a second year in a row at that level—as it looks to ramp up jet-engine and parts production. Shares climbed about 2.2% by Tuesday afternoon. Right now, airlines, manufacturers, and repair shops continue to grapple with shortages across engines and parts. Last month, Airbus trimmed its production goal for A320-family single-aisle jets, following a spat with RTX's Pratt & Whitney about engine deliveries—another signal that there’s barely any cushion left in the supply chain.
March 10, 2026
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