Friday, Oct 23

Travel Digest

1. American Airlines forecasts deeper 2026 loss as fuel costs soar aviation American now expects an adjusted full-year loss of $1.00 to $1.60 a share and plans to slow growth in 2027, as US carriers lean on higher fares to offset jet fuel costs.
2. Drone attacks shut all four Moscow airports for second time in two days aviation Russia's aviation agency halted flights at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky on Friday afternoon as air defenses engaged drones approaching the capital.
3. FAA releases draft design standards for vertiports and heliports regulation The FAA proposed combined design standards for facilities serving helicopters, air taxis and other vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, with final standards expected in summer 2027.