Week 4 2026: Will positive outlooks abound as European and US earnings ramp up?
Ryanair this week became the first major European carrier to report its October-December earnings and its outlook for 2026, providing an upbeat assessment on what lies ahead.
Week 3 2026: IndiGo’s operational woes to come into focus as airline reports earnings
Earnings season continues this week, with United Airlines and IndiGo reporting their financial results.
Week 2 2026: Delta kicks off earnings season as Allegiant moves for Sun Country
The fourth-quarter earnings season kicks off this week with Delta Air Lines having plenty to talk about on its Tuesday earnings call, including a fresh M&A development in the USA
Week 1 2026: What does the coming year have in store for airlines?
While there are likely to be surprises along the way, it is already possible to cite numerous airline themes to watch out for in 2026.
Week 52 2025: Another Turkish consolidation move amid busy end to year
The recent news that Pegasus would be buying Czech operator Smartwings was a surprise development, given Israir and then LOT Polish Airlines were said to be in the driving seat for such a deal.
Week 51 2025: IndiGo disruptions and India’s aviation ambitions
For a few days in December, travellers in India witnessed the unprecedented meltdown of the country’s largest carrier, as the perfect storm of challenges culminated in days of travel upheaval.
Week 50 2025: Network disruptions drag on US carriers as pilot strike looms up north
A firmer impression of the financial hit to airlines from the US government shutdown in November has been forming.
Week 49 2025: A320 software fixed as Avianca ends Q3 earnings season
Airlines around the world appeared to have largely recovered from the surprise requirement for emergency flight-control modifications on Airbus A320-family jets.
Week 48 2025: Dubai’s big buys; EasyJet annual results
The coming week will see UK low-cost operator EasyJet release its full-year results, wrapping up the current financial reporting season.
Week 47 2025: Dubai air show begins as LATAM looks to keep rolling
With third-quarter earnings season mostly winding down, there is still one major global carrier yet to report in a week that also sees Dubai air show take place
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