JetBlue Advances 9% on Earnings Beat and 2028 Profit Target, Lifting Delta, United, and Southwest

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.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 28, 2026

Which Aerospace ETF is the Better Buy in 2026: Invesco Aerospace & Defense or U.S. Global Jets?

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

The Motley Fool • Jul 24, 2026

Fuel swings turn US airline earnings forecasts into moving targets

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.

Reuters • Jul 24, 2026

US targets $2.2 billion in rebates to airlines that retrofit planes over wireless interference

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.

Reuters • Jul 24, 2026

Better Aviation ETF: State Street's Aerospace-Focused XAR vs. U.S. Global's JETS Targeting Airlines

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.

The Motley Fool • Jul 16, 2026

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF vs U.S. Global Jets ETF: Is PPA or JETS the Better Buy in 2026?

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF offers a slightly lower expense ratio and holds significantly larger assets under management (AUM) than U.S. Global Jets ETF U.S. Global Jets ETF provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield but has experienced much deeper drawdowns over the last five years The two funds offer distinct industrial focuses, with Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF targeting defense and space while U.S. Global Jets ETF tracks commercial airline operators

The Motley Fool • Jul 15, 2026

Iran conflict flare-up awakens bears in airline stocks, but there's one big catch

The U.S. Global Jets ETF is down 4% Wednesday, extending a two-day decline after challenging all-time highs last week.

CNBC • Jul 8, 2026

US airlines fuel bills rose by $3 billion in May

Fuel costs for U.S. ​airlines jumped 85% in ‌May to nearly $6.7 billion as the ​Middle East conflict ​drove up prices, the ⁠U.S. Transportation Department ​said Monday.

Reuters • Jul 7, 2026

US airlines' spent over $6 billion on monthly fuel in May amid Iran war — up 84% from year ago

The latest government data reveals that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026.

New York Post • Jul 8, 2026

Which Is the Better Aviation ETF for Long-Term Investors: Defense-Focused MISL or Airline-Focused JETS?

First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF provides broader exposure to defense and tech while U.S. Global Jets ETF focuses purely on commercial airline operators and manufacturers. U.S. Global Jets ETF has demonstrated higher volatility with a beta of 1.17 compared to the 0.67 beta of the First Trust fund.

The Motley Fool • Jul 6, 2026