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777 Partners co‑founder Josh Wander indicted over alleged $500M conspiracy, wire and securities fraud

Josh Wander, co‑founder of Miami investment firm 777 Partners, was indicted on federal charges alleging a nearly $500 million scheme to defraud lenders and investors, including conspiracy, wire fraud and securities fraud. The charges come amid scrutiny of 777's airline investments and recent receivership.

2025-10-16T13:04:04.092590-07:00

New York Times

Delta and United Capture Most Industry Profits Since 2022 — Premium Focus Heightens Downturn Risk

2025-10-16T07:41:44.901301-07:00

FlightGlobal

Abra Group to pursue U.S. IPO as parent of Avianca and GOL, flags A350 deliveries from 2027

2025-10-15T11:11:24.550253-07:00

Skift

easyJet shares surge on reports MSC eyed takeover; shipping group denies interest

2025-10-14T11:32:19.039741-07:00

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FlightGlobal

Capital A to complete sale of AirAsia airlines to AirAsia X by December after Thai waiver Capital A will complete the sale of its aviation business to sister carrier AirAsia X by December after securing a Thai securities waiver, clearing a key regulatory hurdle that paves the way to consolidate all AirAsia airline operations under AirAsia X.

2025-10-17T04:15:34.527629-07:00

Capital A to complete sale of AirAsia airlines to AirAsia X by December after Thai waiver

ch-aviation

Sudan Airways Seeks Strategic Partners as Restart Is Delayed Sudan Airways has formally begun seeking strategic partners after its planned restart was delayed, leaving the national carrier’s relaunch timeline uncertain. The move signals Khartoum is pursuing investment, operational expertise and possible restructuring to restore commercial services amid ongoing challenges.

2025-10-17T03:15:04.210593-07:00

Sudan Airways Seeks Strategic Partners as Restart Is Delayed

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Private equity firms eye takeover of Australia’s Alliance Airlines Private equity firms are eyeing a takeover of Australia's Alliance Airlines, ch-aviation reports. The approach highlights renewed investor interest in Australian regional carriers and could accelerate consolidation or strategic repositioning within the country's short-haul market, affecting competition and capacity allocation.

2025-10-16T16:23:38.514096-07:00

Private equity firms eye takeover of Australia’s Alliance Airlines

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777 Partners co‑founder Josh Wander indicted over alleged $500M conspiracy, wire and securities fraud Josh Wander, co‑founder of Miami investment firm 777 Partners, was indicted on federal charges alleging a nearly $500 million scheme to defraud lenders and investors, including conspiracy, wire fraud and securities fraud. The charges come amid scrutiny of 777's airline investments and recent receivership.

2025-10-16T13:04:04.092590-07:00

777 Partners co‑founder Josh Wander indicted over alleged $500M conspiracy, wire and securities fraud

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Spirit to furlough 365 pilots and downgrade 170 as part of Chapter 11 'shrink-to-shine' plan Spirit Airlines will furlough 365 pilots and downgrade up to 170 in Q1 2026 as it deepens workforce cuts under a 'shrink-to-shine' restructuring following a second Chapter 11 filing. Management says the moves—targeting roughly $100m in pilot cost savings—support a plan to return to a $219m net profit in 2027.

2025-10-16T11:36:21.985791-07:00

Spirit to furlough 365 pilots and downgrade 170 as part of Chapter 11 'shrink-to-shine' plan

Flying Magazine

Flyte seeks to buy bankrupt Verijet's aircraft and assets Private aviation provider Flyte has announced plans to acquire aircraft and other assets from bankrupt charter carrier Verijet as it seeks to expand its operations. The prospective purchase would pick up inventory from Verijet's liquidation and extend Flyte's reach in the on-demand private jet market.

2025-10-16T08:44:36.592359-07:00

Flyte seeks to buy bankrupt Verijet's aircraft and assets

New York Times

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Delta and United Capture Most Industry Profits Since 2022 — Premium Focus Heightens Downturn Risk Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have generated the majority of the industry's profits since 2022, driven by premium-focused networks and strong spending from affluent travelers. That reliance on high-yield customers could become a liability if consumer spending weakens and premium demand softens.

2025-10-16T07:41:44.901301-07:00

Delta and United Capture Most Industry Profits Since 2022 — Premium Focus Heightens Downturn Risk

FlightGlobal

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Madagascar Airlines CEO Thierry de Bailleul resigns amid staff uprising, operations at risk Madagascar Airlines chief executive Thierry de Bailleul has resigned effective immediately after a staff uprising and demands from the pilot union, citing internal tensions. His departure leaves flight operations uncertain as technical personnel say they will not follow orders amid wider political turmoil in Madagascar.

2025-10-16T03:12:04.433737-07:00

Madagascar Airlines CEO Thierry de Bailleul resigns amid staff uprising, operations at risk

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