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American Airlines cuts 2026 earnings projections after surge in jet fuel

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An American Airlines flight lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., Nov. 7, 2025.

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American Airlines on Thursday cut its 2026 earnings forecast, becoming the latest airline to lower its outlook after a surge in fuel costs added billions to its expenses this year.

American said it could post an adjusted per-share loss of 40 cents up to earnings of $1.10 a share, lower than the earnings of $1.70 to $2.70 it forecast in January, though Wall Street analysts have been lowering their forecasts for the industry since the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran this year.

Here is what American reported in the first quarter compared with Wall Street estimates compiled by LSEG:

  • Loss per share: 40 cents adjusted vs. loss of 47 cents expected
  • Revenue: $13.91 billion vs. $13.79 billion expected

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Angry cruise passengers say frustrating issue should have been disclosed before booking

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A major cruise company is under fire from guests and travelers after reportedly shutting down key attractions and not alerting guests before their voyages.

Frustrated passengers onboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas have been taking to social media to complain that they were not notified that several water slides are closed.

The ships, which debuted in the last two years, are famous for their massive water parks. Located in the Thrill Island neighborhoods, the Category 6 water park areas are 17,010 square feet each. Both ships feature six slides.

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Passengers on different sailings claim that up to four water slides have been closed for months.

When Fox News Digital reached out to Royal Caribbean for comment, the company confirmed that a few slides are closed on two of the ships for maintenance. 

Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas cruise ship arriving at Port Canaveral Florida

Frustrated passengers onboard Star of the Seas say a number of water slides have been closed. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service)

In August 2025, a guest aboard a Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas ship captured video of frightened passengers as water poured from a damaged section of the ship’s water slide, Fox News Digital previously reported.

At the time, the cruise line said one passenger was injured in the incident.

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“Our team provided medical care to an adult guest when acrylic glass broke off a water slide as the guest passed through the slide. The guest is being treated for his injuries,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson told Fox News Digital after the incident.

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas cruise ship docked at Port of Miami

Recent passengers reported that Icon of the Seas has had water slide closures. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

“The water slide is closed for the remainder of the sailing pending an investigation,” the company statement continued.

The current slide closures are unrelated to the August 2025 incident, but repeated issues in the last eight months have become a topic of discussion among Royal Caribbean loyalists.

Guests on multiple sailings say several slides were out of service simultaneously, sometimes for days — limiting access to the ship’s highly advertised water park.

“They advertise the slides on these ships.”

Several people flocked to Reddit this week to voice their frustrations.

“Last week on Icon every slide but one was closed by Thursday. Two slides never opened at all,” one commenter said.

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“They advertise the slides on these ships. … I can’t imagine what the kids would have been like if nothing was open. It’s really a bad look,” that Reddit user added.

Icon of the Seas Water Slides

Icon of the Seas reportedly cost almost $2 billion to build, and the water slides (pictured here) are a main attraction. (Joe Raedle)

Another Reddit user said, “The two race slides in the tower with the gravity drop were closed. The green tube slide and the yellow short one were closed as well. So basically we waited an hour and a half to ride two slides.”

A third chimed in, “This is something that should be disclosed prior to sailing.”

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On the Royal Caribbean Blog, one passenger disagreed — citing safety concerns.

“The kids might be bummed that the water slides were closed, but better than the kids getting injured,” the reader commented.

Icon of the Seas Water Park

The Icon of the Seas water park includes one of the tallest drop slides at sea. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg)

Icon of the Seas launched in January 2024 as the first Icon-class ship, featuring eight neighborhoods, seven pools and a suspended infinity pool. 

Star of the Seas debuted in August 2025. It features eight neighborhoods, more than 68 dining options and the iconic water park. 

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Phase 1 of 139th Canton Fair Introduces New Dedicated Product Zones as Emerging Technologies Take Center Stage

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GUANGZHOU, China, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has further optimized its exhibition landscape with nine new dedicated product zones, reflecting ongoing structural shifts in global trade and the continued upgrading of China’s export portfolio.

Among the most closely watched additions in Phase 1 are the consumer and agricultural drone zones, both making their debut at the Canton Fair and offering a focused showcase of applications in the low‑altitude economy. The consumer drone zone showcases progress in flight control, AI‑based obstacle avoidance and energy efficiency across imaging, tourism, emergency response and patrol. The agricultural drone zone highlights precision farming, with spraying, seeding and field‑management demonstrations showing terrain‑following, intelligent route planning, and precise payload control.

On day one, a Shandong‑based drone manufacturer welcomed buyers from 30+ countries, with over 50 strong leads. One buyer, after seeing load and wind‑resistance demonstrations, immediately confirmed three sample units and even proposed becoming a regional distributor.

Display technology is another focal point of Phase 1, highlighting advances in color accuracy, energy efficiency, and overall visual performance. Developments in fine‑grained control, expanded color gamut, and reduced power consumption point to a clear trend toward immersive viewing experiences combined with sustainability gains.

The smart wearables zone underscores how intelligent devices are becoming key interfaces for human‑machine interaction. From real‑time language translation and adaptive noise cancellation to long‑term health monitoring and AI‑enabled eyewear, wearables are evolving from standalone products into integrated systems that support communication, well‑being, and productivity across daily and professional settings.

The service robots zone further illustrates how artificial intelligence is moving from conceptual exploration to large‑scale deployment. Advanced robots showcased across industrial, commercial, medical, and public‑service scenarios demonstrate growing autonomy, multi‑sensory perception, and closer human-robot collaboration.

By bringing emerging technologies into clearer focus through dedicated zones, the 139th Canton Fair is reinforcing its function as a platform where trade trends take shape, innovation meets application, and global buyers gain early insights into cutting-edge technologies.

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Snatch up the cosy home of your dreams with Miss Amara’s biggest sale of the year

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Heading into winter, it is time to ready your home for cosy comfort as temperatures begin to drop.

Miss Amara, the Australian born rug company, has you covered.

Designing lush and intentional rugs that add that tiny bit elevated comfort to any space within your home.

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From pet friendly designs to washable and stain-resistant technology, Miss Amara has something for every kind of family.

Now launching their biggest sale of the year, home owners can secure huge statement rugs for up to 40 per cent off sitewide.

7You have rounded up our favourite designs this sale season that will be sure to take your home to the next level.

Miss Amara’s biggest sale of the year
Miss Amara’s biggest sale of the year Credit: Miss Amara

Coco Ivory Tribal Textured Washable Shag Rug

This stunning ivory wash shag rug is carved with a tribal pattern that gives any home a chic elevated lift.

Coco’s hand tufted design is made with versatility in mind and woven into super soft 50mm carved pile of 100 per cent cotton fibres that feel like walking on a cloud.

Available in a range of sizes, this rug would be perfect for in the living room or from the couch to the TV in your living space.

Due to the hand-crafted nature of this piece, each design could be subject to variation in pattern and colour.

The Coco is available as a Rug, Bath Mat and Runner for your smaller space — making it the perfect addition for any space.

Need some extra comfort and grip beneath your homes new addition — simply add on the Cloud Rug Pad for $69 or the Karma Anti-Slip for an additional $79.

What’s even better about this piece is the additional 40 per cent off applied at checkout, bringing the smallest sized Coco Rug down to $119.40 until April 27th.

Coco Ivory Tribal Textured Washable Shag Rug and Fontana Ivory Abstract Textured Wool Rug
Coco Ivory Tribal Textured Washable Shag Rug and Fontana Ivory Abstract Textured Wool Rug Credit: Miss Amara

Fontana Ivory Abstract Textured Wool Rug

Another natural ivory tufted rug that showcases a minimal geometrical line pattern with a modern twist.

This cream white, woolen rug has been handmade into a 18mm high low shag pile of 90 per cent wool and 10 per cent cotton fibers.

Bringing a labour of love straight from the hands of skilled artists in India to the comfort of your own home.

Natural shedding of wool rugs is common and expected, with shedding dependent on use shoppers can trust that the quality of your new rug will not deteriorate.

Available in four different sizes, ranging from smaller bedroom rugs to larger living room spaces for whole family enjoyment.

The Fontana design is not only beautifully handmade but also eco friendly, crafted from premium New Zealand wool that brings a natural softness and warmth to everyone’s feet.

Currently 40 per cent off until April 27th, pick this stunning Fontana Rug for a low price of $539.40 for the smallest 230cm x 160cm size.

Shira Neutral Beige Checkered Washable Rug
Shira Neutral Beige Checkered Washable Rug Credit: Miss Amara

Shira Neutral Beige Checkered Washable Rug

Ready to make a statement?

The Shira is the perfect way to subtly switch up your homes overall style and vibe — with ivory, natural cream and beige tones throughout the checkered design, making a statement has never been so easy.

Using modern looming techniques to create a washable and foldable design, the Shira is constructed from a plush 8mm pile of ultra-soft polyester fibers.

Because of the foldability and washability of this design, it is the perfect rug for medium to high traffic spaces, homes with young children and even your furry companions.

“Absolutely obsessed with this rug. The neutral beige checker pattern adds just the right amount of texture without overpowering the space,” said one new mum.

“It ties our whole nursery together and makes the room feel warm and intentional.”

Designed with a built-in underlay to keep the rug from slipping out of place or corners from lifting and causing guests to trip unexpectedly.

Available in five different sizes, secure the Shira up to 400cm x 300cm — secure the largest size Shira for $839.30 and save $359.70.

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Casio to Release G-SHOCK with Heart Rate Monitoring and Tide Graph Functions

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G-LIDE Timepiece Great for Extreme Sports

TOKYO, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the latest addition to the G-LIDE line of watches for extreme sports, which are part of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new GBX-H5600 is the first G-LIDE timepiece featuring a heart rate monitor.

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GBX-H5600-2

Since its debut in 1983, G-SHOCK watches have continued to evolve in functionality, structure, and design, while maintaining outstanding shock resistance. The G-LIDE line, designed for extreme sports, has become popular. It offers features for seaside activities and water sports such as surfing, including a tide graph showing tide levels and moon data indicating lunar phases.

Building on the existing functions for seaside activities, the new GBX-H5600 features a heart rate monitor for the first time in a G-LIDE watch. The watch is designed to support a wide range of activities, from extreme sports such as surfing to everyday workouts.

Equipped with an optical heart rate sensor and an accelerometer, the GBX-H5600 enables real-time monitoring of physical condition during exercise, and it tracks distance, calories burned, and other data. Training functions are available for four activities — running, walking, gym workouts, and interval training — supporting more effective workouts. Data captured by the sensors is transformed into training insights using science-backed algorithms from Polar Electro, a global leader in wearable sports and health technology. Results can be easily viewed in the CASIO WATCHES smartphone app, where detailed data and insights help users manage their health and improve performance.

The display features a high-definition memory-in-pixel (MIP) LCD, providing clear visibility in direct sunlight and other outdoor conditions, no matter what the viewing angle.

The bezel uses translucent resin, creating a see-through design that reveals the internal construction and gives the watch a crisp, refreshing look suited to seaside scenes. Key resin components in the bezel, case, and band are made with bio-based resin, a material expected to help reduce environmental impact, for an environmentally aware design.

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GBX-H5600-2 / GBX-H5600-1

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NINETYGO and Covestro Unveil R-GO Coffee Luggage Prototype, Cutting Carbon Emissions by 67%

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SHANGHAI, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On Earth Day, global travel lifestyle brand NINETYGO, in strategic partnership with Covestro, a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, unveiled the R-GO Coffee Journey Series prototype at CHINAPLAS 2026. This next-generation luggage concept represents a breakthrough in circular design, with a commercial launch expected to debut first on Amazon.com in Q4 2026.

NINETYGO and Covestro unveil the R-GO Coffee Journey Series, a breakthrough in sustainable travel engineering.
NINETYGO and Covestro unveil the R-GO Coffee Journey Series, a breakthrough in sustainable travel engineering.

From Success to Revolution: The R-GO Evolution

Building on the global commercial success of NINETYGO’s first-generation coffee luggage—currently available across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia—the new R-GO Coffee Journey Series introduces a radical upgrade in material science.

While the original series pioneered the use of recycled coffee grounds mixed with polycarbonate (PC), the R-GO prototype integrates Covestro’s premium post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials to reach a new frontier of environmental performance:

Carbon Footprint: Shells of a standard 20-inch carry-on  are engineered to produce just 1.19 lbs (0.54 kg) of carbon emissions—a 67% reduction from the 3.4 lbs (1.54 kg) generated by traditional models.

Technical Benchmark: According to Covestro’s technical data, this is achieved by utilizing Makrolon®PCR solution, which reduces carbon emissions from 3.4 kg to 1.1 kg per kilogram compared to the virgin Makrolon® material.

Plastic Efficiency: These shells cut virgin plastic usage by 33.3% per unit.

Certified Integrity: All PCR materials used are validated by UL ECV Environmental Claim Validation and the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), the industry’s most respected benchmarks for recycled content.

A Journey of Balance and Innovation The R-GO series is designed to prove that eco-conscious engineering can coexist with premium durability. In rigorous internal laboratory simulations designed to replicate extreme travel conditions, the R-GO series demonstrated durability performance exceeding the key performance benchmarks of mainstream industry standards by 200%. These evaluations covered critical performance areas including structural impact resistance, telescopic handle fatigue, and multi-terrain wheel endurance—ensuring the series meets the brand’s uncompromising quality benchmarks.

Why NINETYGO? Because 100% is a destination, but 90 is a journey,” stated a NINETYGO spokesperson. “100% implies something finished and static. We adhere to long-termism, focusing on constant innovation that evolves with the traveler. Our collaboration with Covestro allows us to achieve a seamless balance between environmental stewardship and high-performance engineering. We believe true sustainability is only achieved when eco-friendly innovation meets uncompromising durability and functionality.”

Availability The production version of the NINETYGO R-GO Coffee Journey Series is expected to debut first on Amazon.com in Q4 2026, with broader global availability to follow.

For more information and updates on the journey from prototype to launch, visit www.ninetygo.com or follow @Ninetygo Luggage on Facebook and @ninetygotravel on Instagram.

About NINETYGO and Korrun

NINETYGO is a global travel lifestyle brand owned by Shanghai Runmi Technology Co., Ltd., a majority-owned subsidiary of Korrun Co., Ltd. (300577.SZ).

Founded in 2005, Korrun is China’s first A-share listed company in the luggage and bag industry. Driven by the vision of becoming a great innovative consumer goods company, Korrun operates across two segments: B2B and B2C. In B2B, Korrun is a global strategic partner to world-class brands including Nike, Adidas, and Decathlon, with advanced manufacturing bases in China, India, and Indonesia. In B2C, the company operates its independent brand, NINETYGO, partnering with top-tier suppliers like Covestro, DuPont, and YKK to deliver cutting-edge innovation and quality to travelers worldwide.

CONTACT: ninetygo.marketing@runmi.me

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Revolutionary War artifacts unearthed at site of infamous colonial American heist: ‘Very surprised’

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In this year of America’s 250th anniversary, archaeologists and college students recently discovered artifacts dating back to the American Revolution — including one infamous 18th-century robbery.

The dig took place in Newtown, Pennsylvania, some 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia, as local outlet WFMZ reported. Students from Bucks County Community College worked alongside employees from the Mercer Museum during the excavation.

Though it seems an unassuming plot of land in suburban Pennsylvania, the site was once home to colonial-era town buildings, including the county prison and courthouse.

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The excavation, which took place from March 23 to March 28, focused on the area where the treasury building once stood.

Images show archaeologists and volunteers working around the open excavation pit, as well as various small 18th-century artifacts that were uncovered, including coins.

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Researchers say the site played a role in a 1781 robbery involving the Doan Gang, when thousands in colonial currency were stolen from the Bucks County treasury. A scene involving the Doan Gang is pictured right. (Mike Cipher, Bucks County Historical Society; Wikimedia Commons)

The dig took place on land steeped in Revolutionary War history, according to Clint Flack, an exhibit specialist at Bucks County Historical Society.

Flack, who was involved in the excavation, told Fox News Digital the most significant finds included three British gunflints from the Revolutionary War era, which were used to spark gunpowder in muskets.

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The historian said they also found a small set of keys — either used for furniture or a padlock — as well as a Dutch copper coin called a duit and a New York penny from 1737.

View of front and back side of 18th-century coin found at site

Artifacts recovered from the dig include coins, pottery and musket-related items dating back more than 200 years to colonial America. (Mike Cipher, Bucks County Historical Society)

Excavators also found a large amount of porcelain, pottery and glass that had been beneath the soil for over 200 years.

The team was “very surprised,” said Flack, to find the treasury’s foundation hidden just below the surface as well, which he described as being in good condition.

“The gang unlocked the door to the treasury, but had to break open a locked desk by prying the drawers open with knives.”

The foundation was a key find, as the building was the setting of an infamous robbery by the Doan Gang, a group of Quaker Loyalists who stole thousands in colonial currency in 1781.

The robbery happened just three days after the British surrendered at Yorktown, Flack related.

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The gang, many of whom were part of the Doan family, robbed the Bucks County treasury of a large sum — 1,200 silver Spanish dollars and 400 silver French crowns, as well as other cash.

“The robbery began at the home of county treasurer, John Hart, where the gang seized a bundle of cash that had not yet been deposited in the treasury as well as the keys to the treasury,” Flack said.

Hand holding colonial artifact, array of other 18th-century fragments found

Artifacts uncovered during a Bucks County, Pennsylvania, excavation include a small set of keys, coins, and metal objects dating back to the Revolutionary War era, according to researchers. (Mike Cipher, Bucks County Historical Society)

The historian added that some of the outlaws held Hart hostage, while the other half of the gang robbed the treasury, just half a mile away.

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“The gang unlocked the door to the treasury, but had to break open a locked desk by prying the drawers open with knives,” he added. The desk is currently on display at the Mercer Museum.

Though the Doan Gang robbery remains a notable chapter, Flack said it’s only one small part of the property’s “incredible” history.

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The excavation offers new insight into a historic Bucks County property with ties to both military activity and criminal history. (Mike Cipher, Bucks County Historical Society)

He said the treasury was used to store gunpowder in the early days of the American Revolution — and Continental Army soldiers were camped throughout Bucks County.

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“Some of the Hessian [mercenaries] taken prisoner at the Battle of Trenton were imprisoned in the jail next to the treasury,” Flack noted. 

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“Multiple members of the Doan gang were imprisoned in the jail next to the treasury.”

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Marcus Bontempelli ruled out as Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney ruled out of Bulldogs clash

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Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney will miss the Swans’ clash with the injury-hit Western Bulldogs due to a calf injury.

Heeney did not make the trip to Melbourne ahead of Thursday night’s match at Marvel Stadium.

The Swans will play two debutants — Billy Cootee and Will Edwards — and have recalled veteran Dane Rampe following a rest.

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The Bulldogs have named captain Marcus Bontempelli despite being bothered by knee soreness.

The 10-year anniversary of the Western Bulldogs’ drought-breaking 2016 flag is cause for reflection for a club that has endured plenty of dark times in between successes.

But coach Luke Beveridge sees no point comparing his current Bulldogs outfit to celebrated teams of the past, with the experienced coach dealing with more pressing matters amid an injury crisis that threatens to derail his side’s premiership bid.

“When you create a memory like that for your supporter base and for each other, you’ve got to celebrate it when the time comes,” Beveridge said this week.

“That’s the thing about the game; it’s togetherness and the relationships that underpin the best performances.

“That’s what happened during that period of time.”

Sydney ace Isaac Heeney has been ruled out of Thursday's clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Sydney ace Isaac Heeney has been ruled out of Thursday’s clash with the Western Bulldogs. Credit: AAP

The heroes of 2016 will come together for a premiership reunion when the Bulldogs host Sydney at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night.

Only two of those players remain active with the Dogs, with Tom Liberatore sidelined under concussion protocols.

Liberatore and Bontempelli were part of a team that famously rose from seventh and won four cut-throat finals — a feat not achieved before or since — to snare their club’s second AFL/VFL premiership.

“It was a special group, a special team, that played for each other and played on the edge — no quarter given,” Beveridge said.

“They inspired all of us and it’s just a great memory and it’s important for our people to celebrate that – definitely the players that played in it.

“And I imagine that as time goes on they’ll probably celebrate it a bit harder if they’re not playing.”

But that’s where Beveridge draws a line, with no tales of 2016 to be used as inspiration in his preparation for another battle with Sydney.

Liam Picken, Easton Wood, Shane Biggs and co can recount their stories in another forum.

“That was then, this is now. I don’t believe in trying to measure up to a team historically,” Beveridge said.

“I’ve never done it … it’s always looking internally and trying to authenticate what you’re doing together.”

Sydney (5-1) sit on top of the ladder, while the undermanned Bulldogs (4-2) are on a two-match losing skid and were “flattened” last week by the loss of Sam Darcy to a season-ending knee injury.

“We’ve had time, we’ve spun out of that, and by the time we get to the game we’ll be ready to play,” Beveridge said.

“Sydney have been impressive, so it’s going to be no less a task than what we’ve been facing.

“It won’t be any concerns around the valour that the players need to present to play against the Swans.”

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Sino Jet Releases 2025 Carbon Emissions Report, Fully Achieving Carbon-Neutral Goals for Its Own Fleet and Ground Operations

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HONG KONG, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 22, 2026, the 57th World Earth Day, Sino Jet, a leading business aviation company in the Asia-Pacific region, officially released its 2025 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report. Since China proposed its “dual carbon” goals, Sino Jet has published its annual carbon emissions report for the fifth consecutive year. Through consistent, transparent disclosures as a normal practice, Sino Jet demonstrates its firm commitment to and tangible results in the green and low-carbon transition.

The report shows that, amid steady growth in business scale, Sino Jet’s total carbon emissions in 2025 decreased by 6.96% year over year compared with 2024, and by 26.68% cumulatively compared with the baseline year 2021. After implementing technology-driven emission reductions and management optimization, the company offsets the remaining 996.085 tCO₂e through the purchase of carbon credits—including CCER offshore wind power, VCS landfill gas capture and power generation, and methane emission reductions from livestock and poultry farming under GS—thereby completing the cancellation process. The company has officially achieved its 2025 strategic goal of “carbon neutrality across the company’s own aircraft, ground support, and office operations.” This lays a solid foundation for achieving carbon neutrality across its overall business by 2035.

In 2025, Sino Jet’s total greenhouse gas emissions amounted to 23,176.943 tCO₂e. Scope 1 emissions (direct fuel combustion) accounted for 95.31% of the total, representing a 5.29% reduction compared with 2024, effectively controlling carbon emissions in core aviation operations. Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity and heat) accounted for 1.72% of the total. Along with business expansion and improvements in service quality, Scope 2 increased by 20.78% compared with 2024—an expected rise under expanding operational scale. Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions across the value chain) recorded a 45.20% decrease compared with 2024, setting a new industry benchmark for value-chain emissions reduction.

As the first business aviation company in China to announce a carbon-neutral pathway, Sino Jet has consistently made green aviation its core driving force. It has proactively established a “three-step progressive” decarbonization framework: in the short term, achieve carbon neutrality for its own fleet and ground operations in 2025 (successfully completed); in the mid term, plan through 2035 to promote carbon neutrality for the managed fleet in parallel, and reduce the company’s per-capita carbon emissions intensity by 20%; and in the long term, aim to reduce the company’s per-capita carbon emissions intensity by 40% versus the current level by 2050, continuing to lead the low-carbon transition in business aviation.

Digital Enablement: Building a Precise Carbon Management System

Sino Jet treats digital aviation as a core driver for building green aviation. By establishing efficient and precise management processes, the company not only upgrades its operating model, but also leverages a data-driven decision-making mechanism to improve both resource utilization efficiency and capabilities for controlling environmental impacts. Meanwhile, Sino Jet has built an enterprise carbon management system, which can integrate digital management modules across the full aircraft lifecycle—enabling precise control and intelligent analysis of data across all scenarios, including aircraft operations, energy procurement, and employee commuting.

The system can generate personalized emission-reduction plans. While reducing carbon emissions intensity, it also improves the customer flying experience and strengthens the long-term value preservation of aircraft assets.

Green Innovation: Driving Low-Carbon Transition from Multiple Dimensions

Given the industry characteristic that aviation fuel is a major source of emissions, Sino Jet implements refined energy management. To date, the company can provide SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) refueling services for customers at major hub airports, including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Zhengzhou, and Ningbo.

In addition, by optimizing energy-use efficiency, prioritizing low-carbon suppliers, promoting energy-saving office practices and paperless operations, and implementing waste sorting and recycling measures, Sino Jet reduces carbon emissions across operational stages in a comprehensive manner. The company has also initiated an innovative high-altitude carbon-sink forest donation program, exploring a sustainable development closed loop of “emissions reduction in the air and carbon sequestration on the ground.”

In terms of building an ecosystem for green mobility, Sino Jet is actively developing a three-dimensional mobility solution of “business aviation + eVTOL.” At the 2025 Asian General Aviation Trade Show, Sino Jet formally signed a procurement order for 50 AE200 eVTOL aircraft with AEROFUGIA. This establishes a solid foundation for subsequent large-scale deliveries and commercial operations, offering customers a high-quality one-stop green mobility solution from origin to destination.

The successful achievement of Sino Jet’s 2025 carbon-neutral goal is an important milestone in the company’s implementation of the dual-carbon strategy and its fulfillment of social responsibility. Going forward, Sino Jet will continue to deepen its “Technology + Green” development strategy, further optimize its carbon emissions management and control system, improve digitalized green operational models, and gradually promote coordinated emissions reductions across the managed-fleet operations and the supply chain—contributing to the realization of China’s dual-carbon goals and the high-quality development of multi-dimensional transportation and mobility.

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United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge

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A United Airlines plane approaches the runway at Denver International Airport on March 23, 2026.

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United Airlines slashed its 2026 earnings outlook Tuesday as it grapples with a surge in jet fuel prices due to the Iran war.

United said it could earn between $7 and $11 a share on an adjusted basis this year, down from its previous forecast of between $12 and $14 a share that it released in January, more than a month before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

The carrier, like others, is trimming some of its planned flying this year to reduce costs. Wall Street had already been adjusting its expectations for the year as a result. Analysts polled by LSEG had forecast that United’s adjusted, full-year earnings would be $9.58 a share.

For the second quarter, United forecast adjusted earnings of between $1 and $2 a share. Analysts had expected $2.08 a share for the quarter. United estimated its fuel price would average $4.30 a gallon in the second quarter.

The carrier said it expects its revenue to cover between 40% to 50% of the fuel price increase in the second quarter, as much as 80% in the third and between 85% and 100% by the end of the year.

United reiterated that it is tweaking its schedules to adjust to higher fuel, with capacity in the second half of the year expected to be flat to up about 2% on the year. It grew 3.4% in the first quarter.

Here is what United Airlines reported for the quarter that ended March 31 compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on estimates compiled by LSEG:

  • Earnings per share: $1.19 adjusted vs. $1.07 expected
  • Revenue: $14.61 billion vs. $14.37 billion expected

Revenue, profit climb

Revenue overall rose more than 10%, to $14.61 billion, up from the $13.21 billion from a year before.

For the first quarter, United’s net income rose 80% to $699 million, or $2.14 cents a share, compared with net income of $387 million, or $1.16 cents a share, a year earlier. Adjusted for one-time items, United posted earnings per share of $1.19 a share.

Unit revenue was up in every reported segment, including for domestic U.S. flights, where it rose 7.9% to $7.9 billion from a year earlier, signaling strong pricing power in the quarter.

“These are results our employees can be proud of, and they show the resilience of our long-term strategy, even in the face of escalating fuel expense,” CEO Scott Kirby said in an earnings release.

Jet fuel in the U.S. was going for $3.51 a gallon on Monday, down from the high on April 2 of $4.78, but far above the $2.39 on Feb. 27, the day before the first attacks on Iran, according to prices assessed by Platts.

Airline executives have said demand has remained robust even while they have increased fares and checked bag fees as they pass along higher fuel prices to customers. The industry has become more reliant on travelers who are willing to shell out more for flights and bigger seats, and who are less affected by price increases.

Alaska Airlines pulled its 2026 forecast on Monday because of higher fuel prices. It has raised fares about $25, CEO Ben Minicucci told analysts Tuesday.

Merger ambitions?

United CEO Scott Kirby is likely to face questions on the company’s 10:30 a.m. ET earnings call on Wednesday about his ambitions for a merger with another airline.

Kirby floated a potential merger with American Airlines to a Trump administration official earlier this year, according to a person familiar with the matter, but President Donald Trump said he was against the idea.

“I don’t like having them merge,” he told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Tuesday morning. He said he would like someone to buy struggling discount carrier Spirit but he also suggested that the federal government could “help that one out.”

American also rejected the idea of a merger with United last week.

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