GLP-1 Drugs: How Ozempic's Rise Could Save US Airlines $580 Million
Jefferies analysis suggests GLP-1 drug use, leading to lighter passengers, could save American, Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines $580 million in annual fuel costs.
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Jefferies analysis suggests GLP-1 drug use, leading to lighter passengers, could save American, Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines $580 million in annual fuel costs.
BGN International partnered with US producer XCF Global to build a global Sustainable Aviation Fuel supply chain, targeting mandated EU and Canadian markets first; this move is critical for airlines facing tightening decarbonization targets.
American, Delta, and other carriers canceled over 1,400 flights as a massive winter storm sweeps 40 US states, causing widespread travel chaos and major hub disruptions.
Porter Airlines and CALDA flight dispatchers ratified their first collective agreement with a 97% vote, ensuring operational stability for the airline's North American expansion.
United Airlines executives hinted at a major MileagePlus program announcement coming within 10 weeks, following the hiring of a new loyalty chief and a 9% revenue growth in 2025.
Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ:HOVR) will attend the DealFlow Discovery Conference and exhibit its hybrid-electric VTOL at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.
The commercial aircraft market is projected to reach $274.06 billion by 2030, driven by soaring air travel demand and a critical shift toward sustainable aviation technology.
US President Donald Trump's Boeing 757 (Air Force C-32) made a brief, highly-tracked refueling stop at Shannon Airport on return from the Davos economic forum.
Major carriers like Southwest and JetBlue are offering competitive Spring Break fares to Orlando International Airport (MCO), with one-way prices starting as low as $49.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that civilian flight operations from Udhampur airport's interim terminal will commence within the next seven months.
The commercial aircraft emergency generators market is forecast to reach $2.12 billion by 2030, driven by a global focus on aviation safety and fleet modernization.
United Airlines' Q4 and full-year EPS beat Wall Street expectations, with full-year EPS up year-over-year.
IATA and CFM International renewed their pro-competitive engine MRO agreement through 2033, aiming to boost competition and reduce the $5.7 billion in added annual airline maintenance costs.
Indonesian authorities confirmed all 10 victims of the fatal Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 crash on Mount Bulusaraung were recovered after a seven-day search.
Global market volatility, driven by US-Europe trade tensions and rising oil prices, puts pressure on airlines; Boeing's earnings report is next week.
The FAA has approved ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium for U.S.-registered business jets, expanding European maintenance options for Dassault, Bombardier, and Textron aircraft.
India's Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas met at Davos to strengthen cooperation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel, safety, and digital transformation.
Azur Air's Boeing 757-200, flight ZF2998, made a safe emergency landing in Lanzhou, China, after an in-flight right engine malfunction, with all 246 persons safe.
Nigerian aviation experts predict a 2026 domestic traffic shift; high fares may limit major airport growth, but political travel will boost feeder airports.
Air India Express secured the Wings India 2026 airline award for significantly enhancing domestic connectivity and passenger experience, highlighting its rapid growth.