Reuters
Arxis, an aerospace parts maker, priced its U.S. initial public offering at $28 per share and raised $1.13 billion, according to the company. The IPO adds fresh public-market funding for growth ambitions in a supply chain segment that remains capital-intensive.
Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
By Runway Girl: Copa Airlines has announced its growth projections for 2026, as well as a deal to bring Starlink to its fleet.
Bloomberg
• Allyson Versprille, Siddharth Philip, Soma Biswas, Sri Taylor
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.
Reuters
• David Shepardson, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh
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.
Aviation Business News
• Greg Whitaker
By Aviation Business News: AIX 2026: Crystal Cabin winners in full - The 15th Crystal Cabin awards have taken place in Hamburg after the first day of the AIX show. A total of 27 international experts selected the eight most.
Inflight Online
Skift
• Meghna Maharishi
By Skift: Chief commercial officer Joe Esposito distanced the carrier from the consolidation talk swirling around United and American.
Inflight Online
• Keith Mwanalushi
By Inflight Online: Gogo outlines multi‑band IFC strategy at AIX debut.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
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.
thebulkheadseat.com
• Anthony Losanno
Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
