Reuters
• Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh
GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp defended jet‑engine industry pricing amid airline complaints that soaring maintenance bills and engine shortages are straining operations and finances. Airlines say elevated aftermarket rates and limited engine availability are worsening fleet reliability and inflating operating costs.
Flying Magazine
• Meg Godlewski
By Flying Magazine: Proposed DPE regulation updates, impacting check rides and instructor certification, face January 23 comment deadline from FAA.
CNBC
• Leslie Josephs
By CNBC: Spirit Airlines is in talks with investment firm Castlelake for a potential takeover of the discount airline, which is in bankruptcy, CNBC has learned.
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.
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Reuters
• Allison Lampert, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh
Leeham News
• Chris Sloan
