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Spirit secures tentative deals with ALPA and AFA; leadership to match pilot pay cuts, clearing path for Chapter 11 financing

Spirit Airlines reached agreements in principle with its pilots (ALPA) and flight attendants (AFA), and senior leadership has pledged salary cuts at least equal to the pilots' reductions upon ratification. The pacts clear a major obstacle to obtaining debtor‑in‑possession financing and advancing its Chapter 11 reorganization.

2025-11-07T06:20:31.418006-08:00

Aviation Week

Australian government backs Air T takeover of bankrupt Regional Express with A$110m rescue package

2025-11-04T05:30:59.775751-08:00

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Eastern Airways files notice to appoint administrator, cancels all flights after 28 years

2025-10-27T11:18:01.926024-07:00

FlightGlobal

ANA to close medium‑haul low‑cost AirJapan at end‑March 2026, refocusing on ANA and Peach

2025-10-30T02:56:49.197151-07:00

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Ryanair launches legal challenge against EU approval of state aid for SAS Ryanair has launched a legal challenge against the European Commission's approval of state aid for SAS, formally contesting Brussels' decision in court. The case initiates a judicial review of the bailout and brings competition and public-rescue policy into formal litigation proceedings.

2025-11-10T02:29:23.639265-08:00

Ryanair launches legal challenge against EU approval of state aid for SAS

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Is Frontier on the Verge of a Turnaround? Frontier’s recent results and market moves have revived debate over whether its independence is a strategic advantage or a liability. This feature examines the commercial, financial and competitive trade‑offs that will determine if Frontier can convert turbulence into a sustainable turnaround.

2025-11-09T22:13:59.281427-08:00

Is Frontier on the Verge of a Turnaround?

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Alliance to review wet-lease contracts and business model after cost-driven profit warning Alliance Airlines has launched a review of its wet-lease contracts and broader business model after surging costs prompted a market warning about its annual results. The Brisbane-based regional carrier said the review will examine contractual terms and commercial arrangements to address mounting cost pressures.

2025-11-09T17:31:19.316146-08:00

Alliance to review wet-lease contracts and business model after cost-driven profit warning

Air Data News

Azul to return four A320neos to lessor JSA International; jets to be repatriated to U.S. in December Lessor JSA International has notified Azul Linhas Aéreas that four leased Airbus A320neo aircraft will be returned and repatriated to the United States in December. The move obliges the carrier to hand the jets back under the lease terms, reducing short‑term fleet availability.

2025-11-09T05:09:44.303152-08:00

Azul to return four A320neos to lessor JSA International; jets to be repatriated to U.S. in December

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Spirit secures tentative deals with ALPA and AFA; leadership to match pilot pay cuts, clearing path for Chapter 11 financing Spirit Airlines reached agreements in principle with its pilots (ALPA) and flight attendants (AFA), and senior leadership has pledged salary cuts at least equal to the pilots' reductions upon ratification. The pacts clear a major obstacle to obtaining debtor‑in‑possession financing and advancing its Chapter 11 reorganization.

2025-11-07T06:20:31.418006-08:00

Spirit secures tentative deals with ALPA and AFA; leadership to match pilot pay cuts, clearing path for Chapter 11 financing

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GOL shareholders approve merger, advancing Abra-led corporate reorganisation Shareholders of Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aéreas approved a proposed corporate merger, clearing a key step in a broader Abra Group-led reorganisation that will change the carrier’s ownership and governance. The vote advances plans announced earlier this year including a planned delisting and potential group IPO.

2025-11-06T12:58:11.444716-08:00

GOL shareholders approve merger, advancing Abra-led corporate reorganisation

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Azul to start ballot on Chapter 11 restructuring plan Azul Linhas Aéreas will begin balloting on its Chapter 11 restructuring plan, advancing a formal creditor vote that moves the carrier toward confirmation and potential emergence. The vote marks a procedural milestone in Azul's ongoing US Chapter 11 process and recovery efforts.

2025-11-06T12:13:31.809194-08:00

Azul to start ballot on Chapter 11 restructuring plan

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Madagascar moves to revive defunct national carrier Air Madagascar The Madagascar government has moved to revive the defunct national carrier Air Madagascar, launching a government-led effort to re-establish a state flag carrier. Officials outlined initial intentions but provided no detailed timeline or funding plan for restarting scheduled international and domestic services.

2025-11-06T02:42:56.935701-08:00

Madagascar moves to revive defunct national carrier Air Madagascar

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