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
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
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.

Also: Aviation Week and aviator.aero
2026-04-29T16:15:49.012522-07:00