Wheels Up Q2 net loss widens on higher interest, lease costs

Wheels Up Experience

04/08/2026 12:17

Overview
Private aviation provider's Q2 revenue fell 4% yr/yr, mainly due to non-core business sales
Net loss widened to $107 mln, impacted by higher interest, lease costs and fleet impairment
Adjusted EBITDA loss improved 16% yr/yr, reflecting benefits from fleet modernization

Outlook
Company expects to realize $70 mln or more in annual cash cost savings by end-2026
Wheels Up sees technology investments and fleet modernization supporting growth in charter business

Result Drivers
NON-CORE BUSINESS SALES - Co said lower Q2 revenue was mainly due to the sale of non-core services businesses in 2025
FLEET MODERNIZATION - Premium Phenom and Challenger jets now comprise 100% of active controlled fleet, with legacy fleet fully retired as of April, aimed at improving efficiency and profitability
SALES FORCE TRANSFORMATION - Lower U.S. private jet charter volume and gross bookings were attributed to process and technology inefficiencies from ongoing sales force transformation

Company press release: ID:nPnbRv5qCa

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
 
$182 mln
 
Q2 Loss Per Share
 
$2.97
 
Q2 Net Loss
 
$107.25 mln
 

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