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Airlines

spirit frontier airlines jets at harry reid
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Frontier Expects Spirit Exit Boost, Is Self-Help Focused Amid Fuel Spike

May 05, 2026
Frontier Airlines expects a revenue uplift from Spirit Airlines’ departure.
Boeing Air Astana aircraft flying over snowy mountains
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Air Astana Uncertain On U.S. Launch, Russian Airspace Talks Continue

May 01, 2026
Air Astana remains unsure of when it can launch its long-planned flights to the U.S. as the airline struggles with the availability of aircraft and airspace.
EuroAtlantic 767-300
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AirBaltic COO Calitis To Head EuroAtlantic Airways

May 05, 2026
Portuguese wet-lease specialist euroAtlantic Airways (EAA) has named former airBaltic COO Pauls Calitis as its new CEO.
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Botswana, Namibia Plan New Joint National Carrier

Apr 23, 2026
The Southern African nations of Botswana and Namibia plan to establish a joint national airline, according to Botswana’s government.

The Daily Memo

A blue United Airlines engine
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Daily Memo: Will Engine Module Swaps Endure In Leaner Times?

May 05, 2026
As engine shop visit turn times increased amid strong passenger demand, FTAI’s maintenance, repair and exchange (MRE) model increasingly made sense.

Regulatory/Legislative

aircraft at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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UK Government Confirms Loosening Of Slot Rules Amid Jet Fuel Crisis

May 04, 2026
The UK government eased slot rules to allow airlines that cancel flights due to potential fuel shortages linked to the Iran conflict to not lose their slots.
GOL and LATAM aircraft
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Brazil Antitrust Regulator Accuses Gol, LATAM Of Pricing Collusion

Apr 29, 2026
Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense said the alleged pricing collusion occurred on “domestic routes of significant commercial importance.”

Suppliers

do228 NXT flight
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General Atomics’ Do228 NXT Makes First Flight

May 04, 2026
General Atomics AeroTec Systems flew the revamped Do228 NXT for the first time May 2.

MRO

Skymark Boeing 737-800
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ST Engineering Reports Strong Aftermarket Growth

Apr 28, 2026
Manufacturer and MRO provider ST Engineering reported growing demand for its commercial aerospace products in the first quarter.
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Donecle Gets Equity Boost For International Expansion

Apr 14, 2026
Donecle has raised €10 million in capital investment to support expansion in the U.S. and Europe, as well as AI development.

Industry Data