- Air Canada Profit Misses on Higher Fuel Costs[Oct. 31, 2018]
Air Canada, the country's biggest airline operator, reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt by higher fuel costs.
- Chinese Airlines' Profit Hit As Yuan Weakens, Fuel Costs Rise[Oct. 31, 2018]
China's major carriers saw their net earnings shrink in the third quarter on higher fuel prices and the impact of a weaker yuan even though demand in the world's number two aviation market remained brisk.
- Air BP Expands in Brazil and Adds Salvador International Airport to Its Network[Oct. 31, 2018]
Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, has bolstered its network in Brazil with the addition of Salvador International Airport (SSA/SBSV), effective immediately. Operations at the airport will be managed by Air BP Petrobahia, a joint venture between Air BP and Brazilian company, Petrobahia. Air BP Petrobahia has invested USD$3 million in enhancing fuelling infrastructure and training at the airport and will supply Jet A-1 fuel to both general and commercial aviation customers.
- Air BP Fuels World's New Longest Flight Between New York and Singapore[Oct. 13, 2018]
On 12 October 2018, Air BP fuelled the world's new longest non-stop flight between Newark International Airport (EWR/KEWR) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN/WSSS). The Singapore Airlines' Airbus A350-900ULR departed Newark at 10:45 EST yesterday and is scheduled to arrive at the airline's hub in Singapore at 17:30 SGT today.
- American Airlines Drops to Two-Year Low on Higher Fuel-Price Concerns[Oct. 10, 2018]
American Airlines Group Inc. tumbled to the lowest in more than two years amid doubts over whether recent fare gains will be enough to cover the upward trek of oil prices.
- Delta Air Lines CEO Sees US$2B Higher Fuel Bill This Year[Sep. 28, 2018]
Delta Air Lines CEO Edward Bastian told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo that the airline expects a significant impact on this year's fuel bill as a result of rising oil prices.
- Airbus Delivers First Aircraft from Mobile Powered by Sustainable Jet Fuel Blend[Sep. 20, 2018]
Airbus' A320 Family production facility in the U.S. will this week deliver its first aircraft partially powered by sustainable jet fuel. The latest A321 for JetBlue is due to depart Mobile on 20 September with 15 percent sustainable jet fuel in its tanks.
- Demand for Air Travel Is Strong, But Higher Fuel Costs Are Cutting into Airline Profits[Sep. 19, 2018]
The nation's airlines are wrapping up the busiest summer travel season on record and are expecting a surge in demand for airline tickets for the upcoming holiday season.
- Airlines' Biofuel-Powered Flights Might Soon Take Off[Sep. 14, 2018]
For years, airlines have experimented with biofuels, aiming to reduce both carbon emissions and their reliance on fossil fuels. It's been a turbulent journey buffeted by inconsistent investment and the periodic lure of cheap oil.
- Airlines Lag Climate Goals Despite Fuel Efficiency Improvement: Study[Sep. 12, 2018]
Airline fuel efficiency on transatlantic flights has improved by one percent a year since 2014 as carriers modernized their fleets, but the industry still lags its own climate goals, according to a study released on Wednesday by the International Council on Clean Transportation.