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Frontier Airlines

Frontier to launch eight former Spirit Airlines routes after Spirit’s May 2 shutdown

Frontier Airlines begins service this week on eight routes that were previously operated by Spirit Airlines, extending low-cost connectivity to major metro airports including Boston, Detroit, Dallas and Las Vegas. The move follows Spirit’s May 2 collapse and shifts capacity into Frontier’s network.

aviationnews.eu • Marcel Van Leeuwen

Frontier Airlines Steps In to Launch Eight Former Spirit Airlines Routes

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2026-07-05T07:15:25.541069-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel, Micah Maidenberg, Natalie Andrews

NASA Leader Flew His Vintage Jet at DC Air Show Over FAA Objections

By Wall Street Journal: The regulator initially denied Jared Isaacman’s request to fly in the Freedom 250 celebration, calling the aircraft too dangerous for densely populated areas.

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2026-07-05T16:28:51.788699-07:00

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Asia-Pacific Private Jet Owners are Redefining What They Expect From an Aircraft Registry

By Aviation Source: As business aviation across Asia-Pacific becomes increasingly international, aircraft registration is evolving from an administrative requirement into a strategic business decision.

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2026-07-05T15:43:54.943807-07:00

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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

EasyJet Agrees to Castlelake’s £5.2 Billion Takeover Offer

By Bloomberg: EasyJet Plc agreed in principle to a takeover offer of more than £5 billion from Castlelake LP, which swooped in as the UK budget carrier was reeling from soaring jet fuel prices and suppressed demand after the Iran war.

Reuters

UK budget airline easyJet ready to accept $7.3 billion takeover bid from Castlelake

Dj's Aviation

easyJet Confirms $7.3 Billion Takeover

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2026-07-05T09:44:18.478242-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA SILVER: Airbus Hands Over Stunning A350-1000 in Toulouse

By Aviation Source: Taiwan's premium carrier STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of the STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA SILVER A350-1000 at the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France.

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2026-07-04T23:31:24.656785-07:00

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Aviacionline • Pablo Diaz

United Airlines' 'cursed' Boeing 787-9 grounded again by TCAS failure after returning from Boeing repairs

By Aviacionline: A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the new 'Elevated' interiors — including Polaris Business Class suites and Polaris Studios — was returned to Boeing due to recurring failures.

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2026-07-04T13:46:27.095431-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Saudi Arabia Distances Itself From Illicit Sanctions-Busting Sale of Five Boeing 777s to Iran

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Saudi Arabia and its aptly named state-owned airline Saudia have distanced themselves from the sale of five ageing Boeing 777 widebody aircraft to Iran, despite long-running U.S.

Air Data News

Saudia denies selling former Boeing 777-200s to Iran

Simple Flying

Sold In 2023: Saudia Denies Links To 5 Boeing 777s Reportedly Smuggled Into Iran

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2026-07-04T07:59:08.340396-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United's Brand-New 787 Dreamliner That Was Sent Back to Boeing Because it Kept Breaking Has Been Grounded Just Days After Being 'Fixed'

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A brand-new United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the Chicago-based carrier’s upgraded ‘Elevated’ interiors with new Polaris Business Class suites and Polaris Studios has been grounded yet again, just days after it was returned to United after undergoing maintenance work by Boeing.

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