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Spain’s Plus Ultra: main shareholder declared insolvent

Spain’s Plus Ultra has entered fresh uncertainty after its main shareholder was declared insolvent, raising questions about the carrier’s funding position and near-term corporate viability. The development lands amid ongoing airline restructuring and distress dynamics.

2026-05-28T09:24:01.868446-07:00

Bloomberg

FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00

Bloomberg

American and United report resilient summer demand as Spirit’s failure lifts basic economy traffic but higher fuel costs loom

2026-05-27T12:12:40.068729-07:00

AINonline

GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s

2026-05-27T10:12:46.517889-07:00

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Spain’s Plus Ultra: main shareholder declared insolvent Spain’s Plus Ultra has entered fresh uncertainty after its main shareholder was declared insolvent, raising questions about the carrier’s funding position and near-term corporate viability. The development lands amid ongoing airline restructuring and distress dynamics.

2026-05-28T09:24:01.868446-07:00

Spain’s Plus Ultra: main shareholder declared insolvent

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Australia issues AUD4.8M to settle Rex (Regional Express) debts to 34 regional and remote airports The Australian government has disbursed AUD4.8 million (USD3.4 million) to 34 regional and remote airports to settle debts linked to Rex’s voluntary administration, clearing obligations arising from ZL’s financial restructuring and airport-related claims.

2026-05-27T16:14:00.331525-07:00

Australia issues AUD4.8M to settle Rex (Regional Express) debts to 34 regional and remote airports

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Azul approved to list common shares and ADS on NYSE American Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras says its common shares and American depositary shares (each ADS representing two common shares) have been approved for listing on NYSE American. The move follows the company’s shareholder and market notification process for the re-listing.

2026-05-27T12:28:50.593038-07:00

Azul approved to list common shares and ADS on NYSE American

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American and United report resilient summer demand as Spirit’s failure lifts basic economy traffic but higher fuel costs loom American Airlines and United Airlines say passenger demand remains robust heading into the summer peak, even as jet-fuel prices push up ticket costs and consumer confidence softens. American also notes the initial basic-economy demand surge tied to Spirit’s recent collapse has “evened out.” Industry economists project airlines will absorb a major additional fuel bill in 2026.

2026-05-27T12:12:40.068729-07:00

American and United report resilient summer demand as Spirit’s failure lifts basic economy traffic but higher fuel costs loom

AINonline

GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s Global GDP growth is sustaining business-jet demand, keeping Q1 departures strong despite Middle East conflict pressures, according to GJC. The data points to continued support for OEM order backlogs and near-term delivery momentum.

2026-05-27T10:12:46.517889-07:00

GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s

Bloomberg

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FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production FAA leadership expects the 737 MAX 7 to be certified this summer and the MAX 10 to be approved before year-end. Boeing says it has FAA clearance to raise 737 production to 47 aircraft per month (from 42), with a longer-range target of 47/month in 2026 and progress on the MAX 7/10 certification campaigns.

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00

FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

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Rex to exit Melbourne–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes from June 20, 2026, blaming fuel-price shock Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will withdraw from Melbourne Airport–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes effective June 20, 2026. The carrier cited a “challenging operating environment” and soaring fuel prices, signaling further network contraction pressure as jet-fuel economics worsen.

2026-05-26T14:53:07.352772-07:00

Rex to exit Melbourne–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes from June 20, 2026, blaming fuel-price shock

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Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring Spirit Airlines is seeking $275 million to facilitate aircraft sales, aiming to convert distressed assets into liquidity during its restructuring process. The proposal underscores how carriers under financial pressure are using secondary-market activity to fund runway and manage fleet transitions.

2026-05-26T10:35:17.827318-07:00

Spirit seeks $275M to enable aircraft sale as it navigates restructuring

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Spain’s Plus Ultra: main shareholder declared insolvent

FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

American and United report resilient summer demand as Spirit’s failure lifts basic economy traffic but higher fuel costs loom

GJC: Business-jet departures stay resilient in Q1 as global GDP lift offsets Middle East disruption; OEM order backlogs remain s

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