Prior to the JetBlue-Spirit deal, when did DOJ last block an airline merger?
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it would block JetBlue’s bid to merge with…
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American Airlines CEO prepared to match Delta’s pilot pay increase
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said that the airline is prepared to match the pay rates and profit-sharing…
Japan Airlines, Boeing nearing agreement for 20 737 MAX aircraft
Japan Airlines is reportedly close to ordering 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, as the Japanese airline is looking…
Airbus announces share buybacks following successful financial year
Airbus has announced that it had bought back its share capital between February 27 and March 3, 2023. The…
JetBlue outlines benefits of merger with Spirit amid looming DOJ lawsuit
With the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) set to sue and block the JetBlue and Spirit Airlines…
Portugal’s TAP Air CEO ousted following severance payment scandal
Following a scandal involving an irregular severance payment at TAP Air, the Portuguese government, which owns the carrier,…
Lufthansa indicates the Airbus A380 has no long-term future at the airline
While Lufthansa plans to return up to six Airbus A380 aircraft by 2024, its fleet plans do not…
IATA plans to sue Dutch government over Schiphol airport capacity limits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is taking legal action against the Dutch government over planned capacity limits…
European Commission approves CityJet-Air Nostrum merger
The European Commission approved the merger between two major European regional airlines, CityJet and Air Nostrum. It is the…
Lufthansa: recovery will continue during 2023, despite slight economic growth
Lufthansa, which has announced its full-year results for 2022, expects that recovery will continue, even if economic growth…
Bavarian Airlines 18-year-old founder accused of fraud – and being 15
Bavarian Airlines promised to bring competition, innovative solutions, and a crypto-based loyalty program to Munich Airport (MUC), Germany.…
Russia will divest from the Sukhoi Superjet 100 program
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the Russian state-owned aerospace company, will divest from the Sukhoi Superjet 100 program following…
A world first: Two 10-year-old Boeing 787 to be dismantled for parts
After 10 years of service, two Boeing 787-8 aircraft will be dismantled for parts. The aircraft, managed by…
Will Russia’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 be built in the UAE?
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Markab Capital signed an agreement to form a strategic partnership with Italy’s SuperJet International,…
Viva Air announces immediate suspension of operations, blames authorities
Viva Air has announced the suspension of its operations with immediate effect, blaming the Civil Aviation Authority of…
More than 50 IndiGo and Go First aircraft grounded due to P&W engine issues
More than 50 IndiGo and Go First planes are on the ground in India due to Pratt &…
Emirates exploring codeshare possibilities with Air India
Emirates has been exploring options to codeshare on flights with Air India, as the Indian flag carrier continues…
SpiceJet confirms debt-to-equity swap with lessor Carlyle Aviation
SpiceJet finalized a deal with its lessors, including Carlyle Aviation Partners, to settle its debts during a board…