Aviation 3 September 2025 - 16 February 2026

Jet2 warns on summer fuel, reassures UK travellers
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Jet2 warns on summer fuel, reassures UK travellers

Jet2 said it will run its summer schedule as planned and not add fuel surcharges, citing increased fuel production and imports outside the Middle East. The UK government will allow imports of jet fuel refined from Russian crude under a sanctions carve-out. The Civil Aviation Authority warned airlines not to cancel flights over higher fuel costs. Ryanair, British Airways, and Wizz Air also reported sufficient fuel supplies.
May 20, 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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Stock Market Today

  • ASX Scandium Juniors Poised for Growth Amid Rising Demand and Supply Constraints
    May 27, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT. Scandium, a critical mineral vital for aerospace, new energy systems, and semiconductors, is drawing increased market attention due to China's dominant supply and export controls. Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX: SRL) leads the charge on the Australian Stock Exchange with its Syerston project, the world's largest and highest-grade scandium deposit. Shares of Sunrise have surged over 3100% following a positive feasibility study and U.S. Export-Import Bank interest in project financing. Demand for scandium is forecast to grow at about 19% annually, reaching 300 tonnes by 2030. Other juniors like West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1), with its Salazar project in Western Australia, are also positioned to capitalize on this emerging market trend.