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Last Updated: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, 3:40 PM PST
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Bloomberg
• Mary Schlangenstein
Spirit Airlines Cleared to Exit Bankruptcy in Take-Private Deal
By Bloomberg: Spirit Airlines Inc. won court approval to leave bankruptcy via a lender-backed take-private deal after rejecting a takeover offer from rival Frontier Group Holdings Inc.
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Aviation Week
• Aaron Karp
Avianca Plans Nicaragua-Fort Lauderdale Service, Joins Spirit On Route
By Aviation Week: Avianca will open service between Managua Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Nicaragua and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida.
PaxEx.Aero
• Seth Miller
American Airlines gets DOT approval on Flagship Suites
By PaxEx.Aero: American Airlines moved a step closer to bringing its new Flagship Suite Premium cabins into service this week.
Associated Press
• Associated Press
Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC poll
By Associated Press: WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' confidence in air travel and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year,.
Aviation Week
• Chen Chuanren
EVA Air Unveils New Premium Economy Product On 787
By Aviation Week: Taiwan’s EVA Air has unveiled the airline’s latest premium economy product on a newly delivered Boeing 787-9.
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The Independent
• Jon Gambrell
Abu Dhabi's long-haul carrier Etihad Airways sees record $476 million profit in 2024
By The Independent: Long-haul carrier Etihad Airways has announced it made a record $427 million profit in 2024, part of a financial rebound for the Abu Dhabi-based airline.
Aviation Business News
• Craig Waters
UK government injects £810,000 to attract young talent to aviation
By Aviation Business News: The ‘Reach for the Sky’ programme helps to inspire young people and introduce them to the benefits of a career in aviation.
