

The 2026 airline ranking tells a single story about how much of each carrier's business sits outside the seat, and Delta has won the year by a wide margin.

State Street's aerospace fund turned $1,000 into $2,346 over five years, while the airline-focused competitor lagged with a steeper drawdown.

Looking for broad exposure to the Industrials - Transportation/Shipping segment of the equity market? You should consider the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on April 30, 2015.

Shares of JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) are up 9% to $5.94 in Tuesday midday trading after the carrier posted a Q2 2026 adjusted-EPS beat, reinstated its full-year outlook, and introduced a long-term 2028 profit target of at least $1 per share.

Major U.S. airlines will need to retrofit planes by the end of 2030 to address potential wireless interference after a new auction of wireless spectrum, but the carriers will be eligible for as much as $2.2 billion in government rebates to cover the costs, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday.

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF provides a lower expense ratio and significantly lower volatility compared to U.S. Global Jets ETF U.S. Global Jets ETF focuses on airline operators whereas Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF targets the broader military and defense ecosystem Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF has delivered superior 5-year total returns and a more conservative risk profile than its airline-heavy peer

A rapid rise in jet fuel prices is forcing U.S. airlines to rewrite earnings expectations, exposing how quickly higher fuel costs can outpace revenue gains from strong travel demand.

The State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a lower expense ratio and focuses on manufacturers rather than airline operators. The U.S. Global Jets ETF has higher volatility as indicated by its beta and five-year maximum drawdown.