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Aviation Business News • Greg Whitaker

Crystal Cabin Awards 2026: winners announced at AIX in Hamburg across eight “future of flight” cabin categories

The 15th Crystal Cabin Awards were held in Hamburg during AIX 2026, with 27 international experts selecting eight category winners covering areas including accessibility and sustainability. Honorees cited in coverage include Diehl Aviation (AURS) and RECARO Aircraft Seating (R Sphere sustainability demonstrator), alongside airline and research participants such as ANA, Delta, and Georgia Tech.

Inflight Online • Satu Dahl

Crystal Cabin Award 2026 winners announced

2026-04-15T02:14:44.456196-07:00
Middle East   North America   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Spirit Airlines  
Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille, Siddharth Philip, Soma Biswas, Sri Taylor

Spirit Airlines at Risk of Facing Liquidation as Fuel Costs Bite

By Bloomberg: Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. is at risk of being liquidated as rising jet fuel prices spurred by the US war with Iran further squeeze the bankrupt budget carrier’s finances, according to people familiar with the matter.

Also: View from the Wing, One Mile at a Time and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-04-15T14:54:29.722047-07:00
Antitrust   M&A   Policy & Regulation   Airlines   United Airlines  
Reuters • David Shepardson, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh

United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say

By Reuters: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched the potential for merging with American Airlines in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in late February, two sources said, raising the prospect of an industry-reshaping deal likely to face significant regulatory hurdles.

Also: Wall Street Journal, View from the Wing, CAPA and NBC News
2026-04-14T21:23:58.907846-07:00
Antitrust   M&A   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Now with DOT approval, Allegiant positioned to close Sun Country purchase next month

By FlightGlobal: Allegiant and Sun Country may be within weeks of completing their merger. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved US discount airline company Allegiant Travel Group’s planned acquisition of competitor Sun Country Airlines Holdings, positioning the companies to close their deal as soon as 13 May.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-04-15T15:09:15.451996-07:00