M&A   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airlines   Spirit Airlines  
CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Castlelake in takeover talks for bankrupt Spirit Airlines

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.

2026-01-22T05:38:37.531960-08:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines  
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Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh

GE Aerospace CEO defends engine pricing amid airline outcry over maintenance costs and shortages

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.

2026-01-22T05:46:38.556792-08:00
Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Boeing   Delta Air Lines  
Cranky Flier

Delta Confirms Boeing 787-10 Order as American Cuts Summer Widebody Capacity

By Cranky Flier: 787 - ![Delta Keeps Getting Bigger With B787-10 Order](https://s6331.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/image-1207.png) 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… - ![American Faces a Widebody Shortage, Cuts Summer Capacity](https://s6331.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/image-243.png).

2026-01-22T03:58:40.254859-08:00