CNBC
• Leslie Josephs
Spirit Airlines, currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is in talks with investment firm Castlelake about a potential takeover, CNBC reports. The discussions represent another path for the ultra-low-cost carrier as it navigates restructuring, lease rejections and operational downsizing.
Reuters
• Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh
By Reuters: GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp on Wednesday defended the jet-engine industry's pricing practices against airline industry complaints that soaring maintenance costs and engine shortages are straining their businesses.
Flying Magazine
• Meg Godlewski
By Flying Magazine: Proposed DPE regulation updates, impacting check rides and instructor certification, face January 23 comment deadline from FAA.
Airways Magazine
By Airways Magazine: Munich Airport opens its new Terminal 1 Pier in April, adding non-Schengen capacity, premium lounges, and modernized processing.
FlightGlobal
• Lewis Harper
By FlightGlobal: IndiGo's operational meltdown in December was among several exceptional items weighing on the low-cost carrier's financial performance during its fiscal third quarter.
Cranky Flier
By Cranky Flier: 787 -  Delta Keeps Getting Bigger With B787-10 Order It had been rumored for a long time, but Delta finally made it official during its recent earnings call when it said… - .
Vertical Mag
• Oliver Johnson
By Vertical Mag: One of the most recognizable names in the Canadian helicopter industry has announced the sale of its sightseeing business and aviation assets.
ch-aviation
By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Aeroflot completes A320 buyouts, and Ikar two B737s” today!.
Reuters
• Allison Lampert, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh
Leeham News
• Chris Sloan
