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Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

American Airlines “did the work” to evaluate a potential combination with United Airlines, its CEO told shareholders, before nixing the idea.

Under terms of the deal, American will purchase and take delivery of 35 million gal. of SAF over three years for use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

American Airlines will suspend six domestic routes, including four from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), for two months starting in August.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) opened nine gates, marking the first completed component of a $3 billion rebuild of Terminal C.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby doesn’t see a rush for consolidation in the US but still believes in the virtues of a merger with American Airlines.

For airlines navigating disruptions, partnerships have evolved far beyond loyalty programs and lounge reciprocity.

Regarding SAF, some airline executives say high costs, limited supply and scalability concerns have tempered expectations.

The world’s leading airlines had record-high results for the top 20 carriers in 2025, with combined revenue of just under $600 billion, 8% more than 2024.

Azul is confident its application for antitrust immunity with American Airlines will be approved within a couple of months.

American Airlines will install SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity across its Airbus aircraft, covering nearly half of its in-service mainline fleet.

United resumes Houston-Caracas flights after nine years as U.S.-Venezuela aviation links reopen, supporting oil sector workers and economic ties.

While U.S. airlines navigate high fuel costs by cutting capacity and raising fares, consolidation chatter abounds.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

May is set to be one of the busiest months for transatlantic route launches, with airlines across North America and Europe opening a wave of new services.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

It’s a safe bet that back in January no one had a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines on their bingo card.

Despite being rebuffed by American Airlines, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has opted to publicly make his case for a merger between the two carriers.

Since March 1, six industry-wide fare increases have been pushed through by U.S. airlines working to offset high and volatile fuel costs.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom “looks forward to doing more with Alaska going forward” but is not confirming immediate changes to their existing relationship.

American Airlines confirmed it is “not engaged with or interested in,” any merger discussions with United Airlines.

An analysis of major U.S. carriers' MRO spending combined with a robust global demand forecast and financial updates from a sample of the MRO providers highlights a sector shaped by aging aircraft, supply chain constraints and expanding fleets.

Pending summer flight caps for Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) are now finalized and represent a 12% reduction from planned levels.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

As United Airlines reportedly tests the waters for a combination with American Airlines, significant hurdles would complicate any path forward.