The airline sector, as measured by the JETS ETF, is trading higher in the pre-market session ahead of the release of the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. This key inflation data is a significant market-wide catalyst, and the upward move suggests investors are positioning for a favorable report that could boost economically sensitive sectors. While there is no single piece of news specific to the entire airline industry driving the surge, positive sentiment may also be influenced by an Airbus share buyback program announced today.