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By David Casey, Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines has grounded its fleet and begun winding down operations after talks over a $500 million rescue package from the Trump administration collapsed.
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By Christine Boynton
Air Canada is seeing no signs of demand degradation, following “multiple rounds” of fare and fee increases implemented to offset higher fuel costs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The U.S. government has given Spirit Airlines a “final proposal” on a potential rescue package, President Donald Trump affirmed.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
When costs rise, airlines protect their strongest routes, preserve aircraft utilization and cut their weakest links, which is where regional airports become exposed.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines chairman Murat Şeker says that while the flag carrier has around 120 GTF-powered A320neo-family aircraft in its fleet, about 40 are grounded.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
As it navigates the higher fuel environment, Allegiant Air sees opportunity to potentially accelerate some retirements of older Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
GKN Aerospace is turning to additive fabrication as a “big play” to secure positions on next-generation aircraft programs and improve production efficiency.
Emerging Technologies

By Maxim Pyadushkin
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Kazakhstan’s SCAT increasingly sees the Boeing 737-9 as the method by which to foster growth over its network, as its route map expands to Northern Europe and Asia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Strong demand for legacy-product services and an expected ramp-up on current-generation platforms helped drive Woodward to raise full-year guidance for the second consecutive quarter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron, Ella Nethersole
New Saudi flag-carrier Riyadh Air is continuing to refine its product before releasing tickets to the general public.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
A Kenyan air cargo operator is seeking $160 million in losses and damages from defense company BAE Systems.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines is looking anew at operating regional aircraft like Embraer E2s or Airbus A220s, its chairman says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
Flight Friday highlights the Middle East conflict's potential impact on the engine aftermarket as the number of cycles completed by aircraft has dropped.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has ordered 10 Boeing 787s and four 737-8 aircraft, to support fleet renewal and network expansion efforts.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Republic Airways Holdings has pushed out upcoming E175 deliveries and is now targeting April 2028 for next delivery, versus February 2027.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The U.S. House of Representatives ended opposition to a Senate bill funding most of DHS, including TSA, sending the legislation to the President to sign into law.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
The head of GKN Aerospace does not expect aircraft manufacturers to slow civil airliner production ramp-ups, despite potential fallout from the Iran war.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris
Rolls-Royce says it remains on track to maintain its full-year profit guidance of around $5.5 billion or more.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
MTU Aero Engines sees no signs of weakening aftermarket services demand amid higher fuel prices that are triggering some capacity reductions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
The global aircraft seat market was worth around $3.1 billion in 2025. Recaro Aircraft Seating believes that the market will grow to around $5 billion in 2030.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Ella Nethersole
Ethiopian Airlines has officially withdrawn from the long-delayed Nigeria Air project, while Ghana's government plans to establish a new national airline.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Disruption to Gulf airline networks caused by the Middle East crisis is lifting Air France-KLM’s Asia yields.
Airlines & Lessors