aviation North America Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines Spirit Airlines

The Air Current • Jon Ostrower, Julie Johnsson, Will Guisbond

Spirit Airlines rescue talks stall as US options narrow and an industry “failure wait” grows

As the US government weighs potential ways to save Spirit Airlines, the carrier’s rescue effort is failing to reassure the market, with industry observers increasingly expecting liquidation or a break in the restructuring path. The situation leaves creditors, would-be buyers, and stakeholders watching for the next court-linked deadline.

2026-04-29T18:31:27.320640-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ISS module cracking still unresolved despite stopping air leaks

By SpaceNews.com: While leaks in a Russian section of the International Space Station have stopped, engineers still don’t understand how the cracks formed.

2026-04-29T17:30:54.334719-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force selects firms to build counter-surveillance payloads for satellites

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Space Rapid Capabilities Office selected three companies to develop sensors designed to help U.S. military satellites in geosynchronous orbit detect when they are being tracked from the ground.

Also: Breaking Defense

2026-04-29T17:07:58.476220-07:00

aviation Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

AerCap Reports First Quarter 2026 Net Profit of $818 Million or $4.96 per Diluted Share

By Breitflyte: AerCap Holdings has reported a first quarter 2026 net profit of $818 million or $4.96 per diluted share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 2.0 percent to $1.68 billion.On Wednesday (April 29, 2026), AerCap Holding reported their first quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2026.

2026-04-29T17:35:13.974437-07:00

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Turkish Airlines suspends 18 destinations amid rising geopolitical tensions

By AeroTime: Turkish Airlines has suspended flights to 18 destinations due to rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions in its largest network adjustment in years.

2026-04-29T17:35:17.958553-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

South Korea's K-Aviation secures US FACP after 2.5 years

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Business Jet News.

2026-04-29T18:53:47.511737-07:00

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

Starr Aviation Adds Honeywell FGV Approaches to Safety Network

By AINonline: Tool provides guidance for 100 airport runway ends.

2026-04-29T17:41:05.116230-07:00

aviation LATAM Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airlines Boeing

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

LATAM selects Rolls-Royce engines for three Boeing 787s, returning to Trent after earlier issues

By Air Data News: Order comes after airline added GE-powered jets and follows a recent reappearance of Trent 1000 deals in LATAM Airlines selected Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines to power three new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, marking a return to the British manufacturer after a period of diversification in its widebody fleet.