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.
Spirit Airlines has grounded its fleet and begun winding down operations after talks over a $500 million rescue package from the Trump administration collapsed.
When costs rise, airlines protect their strongest routes, preserve aircraft utilization and cut their weakest links, which is where regional airports become exposed.
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.
As it navigates the higher fuel environment, Allegiant Air sees opportunity to potentially accelerate some retirements of older Airbus A320 family aircraft.
GKN Aerospace is turning to additive fabrication as a “big play” to secure positions on next-generation aircraft programs and improve production efficiency.
