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Boeing shares ease despite swing back to profit in Q4
Boeing shares fell on Tuesday after it announced it had returned to profit in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 due to the sale of its Jeppesen digital aviation services business, rising jet production and stronger deliveries. The American aircraft manufacturer said net earnings were US$8.22 billion (A$11.8 billion) in Q4 compared with a loss of $3.77 billion in the previous corresponding period (pcp). Non-GAAP core earnings per share (EPS) came in at $9.92 versus an expected loss of $0.44 per share. The company also posted revenues of $23.948 billion, ahead of the $22.6 billion expected. For 2025, net income was $2.238 billion versus an $11.829 billion loss, diluted EPS was $2.48 versus an $18.46 loss, and revenue rose 34% to $89.463 billion. The rise in Q4 revenue reflected improved operational performance and higher commercial delivery volume. “We made significant progress on our recovery in 2025 and have set the foundation to keep our momentum going in the year ahead,” President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg said in a news release. "We completed the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems and the sale of portions of the Digital Aviation Solutions business and remain focused on promoting stable operations,
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United Airlines earnings impacted by Venezuela
United Airlines has said it has taken a hit due to the ongoing situation between the United States and Venezuela. During a call with analysts, the airline confirmed the military strikes have caused a “measurable negative impact” on bookings to the Caribbean. Earlier this month, the Federal Aviation Administration put in place airspace closures around Venezuela and parts of the Caribbean, leading to the cancellation of flights out of tourist destinations like Puerto Rico. U.S. President Donald Trump also called for a total closure of airspace around Venezuela at the end of last year, but was unable to make that call under international law. “As we look into 2026, we do have this Caribbean situation which is impacting the numbers there,” said United Airlines chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella on this week's call. “So I’m going to be careful what I say about the Caribbean. We still think it could be positive but it’s going to be close. But we are looking for sequential improvement everywhere.”
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Lufthansa attempts to capitalise off strong US demand
German airline Lufthansa said it plans to capitalise on demand in key United States markets by expanding transatlantic flights and promoting its new premium seating. "We have been able to ‌shift our point of sales to almost 60% now coming from the U.S. and only 40% from Europe, which used to be the other way around for many years," CEO Carsten Spohr told Reuters. He said the U.S. expansion has mainly stemmed from smaller cities, as opposed to large hubs like New York. For example, the airline plans to expand its Frankfurt–Raleigh-Durham, North ‌Carolina, service to daily flights next year, ⁠up from three per week, and its Frankfurt-St. Louis, Missouri, routes to five weekly flights, up from three. The airline has also unveiled its new Allegris seat, which could lead to double-digit growth in yields for its premium products, according to Spohr. He said the new Allegris seats will allow the airline to “take advantage of that focus on premium traffic”. Spohr hopes those new planes will help stimulate growth, which has been hampered in recent years by delayed deliveries from planemakers Boeing and Airbus. These delays have contributed to losses for the airline as it lags behind competitors like Air France-KLM and
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Delta expects US$200m profit hit from govt shutdown
Delta Air Lines has said the United States’ 43-day government shutdown will impact its profits next quarter by around US$200 million. Bookings have now rebounded after the shutdown ended last month, the company said ahead of its webcast at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference. The U.S. cut flight capacity at 40 major airports during the shutdown, as air traffic controllers were not being paid. “At the conference, Delta is disclosing that demand remains healthy for the December quarter and trends are strong for early 2026,” Delta wrote. “Growth in travel bookings has returned to initial expectations following a temporary softening in November related to the government shutdown, which is expected to impact the Company’s December quarter pre-tax profitability by approximately $200 million, equating to approximately 25 cents of earnings per share.” Delta’s pre-tax income last quarter was $1.78 billion, a 14% increase from the previous year. Around 10,100 U.S. flights were cancelled from 7 November to 16 November, after the Federal Aviation Administration told commercial airlines to cut up to 6% of domestic flights at major airports. The U.S. has also had an air traffic controller shortage in recent
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Airbus flies into more A320 turbulence
Just when it thought it had solved one problem, another has emerged for Airbus. The aircraft manufacturer Airbus has confirmed that metal panels on some A320 jets have an industrial quality issue, according to this Reuters article. This came soon after Airbus issued an urgent recall of its A320 fleet because it found solar radiation may affect control of the increasingly popular commercial aircraft. Reuters exclusively reported the European company had also discovered quality problems affecting the fuselage panels of several dozen A320-family aircraft which had delayed their deliveries. But there were no indications that any had reached aircraft in service. "Airbus confirms it has identified a quality issue affecting a limited number of A320 metal panels," the company said, adding: "The source of the issue has been identified, contained and all newly produced panels conform to all requirements". Airbus on Monday announced the vast majority of its A320 passenger jets had been fixed after a software problem led to the grounding of 6,000 of the planes, according to this Investopedia article. Airbus said fewer than 100 A320s still needed updates. Airbus shares (EPA: AIR) closed €11.87 (5.81%) lower at €192.58 o

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Airbus A320 aircraft recalled for urgent repairs
Travellers around the world may face delays after Airbus issued an urgent recall for its A320 fleet because it found solar radiation may affect the control of the increasingly popular commercial aircraft. Airlines from around the world said their flights could be delayed or cancelled by the European aircraft manufacturer’s decision to request immediate repairs to about 6,000 of the aircraft. “Analysis of a recent event involving an A320 Family aircraft has revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls,” the European aircraft manufacturer said in a press release. Airbus asked aviation authorities to request “immediate precautionary action” from operators via an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) to implement software and/or hardware protection and ensure the fleet was safe to fly. “Airbus acknowledges these recommendations will lead to operational disruptions to passengers and customers,” it said. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Sunday said airlines would have to change software or ground the planes until the changes were made. “Passengers should check with their airline whether their flights are affected,” UK Civil Aviation Authority Dire
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JetBlue adds Barcelona, Milan routes
JetBlue Airways will add new flights from Boston to Milan and Barcelona next year, as it expands its international network and aims to boost profits. Flights to Barcelona will take off in April, with flights to Milan starting in May. These routes will operate daily throughout the summer. “As we expand our New England footprint with new service from Boston to Barcelona and Milan, we’re bringing more travelers the elevated service that has redefined transatlantic air travel, including our award-winning Mint premium experience,” said JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty. “Customers flying to Europe with JetBlue enjoy the kind of thoughtful design, privacy, and hospitality they simply won’t find with legacy carriers, and we’re proud to continue delivering incredible value and style on both sides of the Atlantic.” Tickets for the new routes will be available from 20 November (21 November AEDT), JetBlue said. These flights will use JetBlue’s Airbus A321 aircraft. JetBlue currently operates daily routes from Boston to Amsterdam, Paris, and London’s Heathrow airport, as well as daily summer flights to Dublin, Edinburgh, Madrid, and London’s Gatwick airport. Its first transatlantic flights took off in 2021. The company told staff
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Singapore to add green fuel tax on flights in 2026
Singapore will add a green aviation fuel tax on all departing flights from 2026, with the goal of increasing the use of sustainable fuel. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Levy will apply to flights departing after 1 October 2026, for tickets sold after 1 April 2026. The levy for passengers to Australia is estimated at SG$2.80 (A$3.30) for economy travellers, and $11.20 (A$13.18) for premium cabins. “The introduction of the SAF Levy marks a major step forward in Singapore’s effort to build a more sustainable and competitive air hub,” said Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) director-general Han Kok Juan. “It provides a mechanism for all aviation users to do their part to contribute to sustainability at a cost which is manageable for the air hub. We need to make a start. We have done so in a measured way, and we are giving industry, businesses and the public time to adjust.” The SAF Levy will depend on the flyers’ destination and travel class. Fees will be just $1.00 for economy passengers travelling elsewhere in Southeast Asia, the CAAS said, and at $41.60 for premium-class travel to the Americas. Singapore will also introduce a SAF Levy for cargo flights. The minimum will be set at $0.01 per kilogram for
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Govt-related flight cuts create havoc for US travellers
As the United States government shutdown drags into record territory, travellers across the U.S. are being confronted with a new wave of flight disruptions with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), following orders from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, announcing flight reductions at 40 major airports. Underscoring the decision to scale back flights is a severe shortage of air traffic controllers. Due to the protracted government shutdown over 13,000 controllers and 50,000 security screeners are working without pay. It’s understood that many have stopped showing up for work, choosing to take second [paying] jobs or skipping shifts because they can’t afford childcare. With the FAA was already short-staffed before the shutdown, the absentee rates have climbed above 30% at some airports. Duffy said safety concerns left him with no choice but to act. “We thought 10% was the right number based on the pressure we were seeing,” he said, adding that the cuts are “proactive” and have no set end date. According to aviation data firm Cirium, the reductions - starting at around 4% of flights and climbing to 10% - could potentially cancel up to 1,800 flights and 268,000 airline seats daily. Airports affect