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Volaris and VivaAerobus to form 'Mexican Airline Group' holding in merger of equals; brands to remain independent

Volaris and VivaAerobus have agreed to combine under a new holding company, Mexican Airline Group, in a merger of equals that preserves both brands and operating certificates. The transaction requires regulatory approval, which the carriers expect to secure in 2026.

2025-12-18T22:52:40.949076-08:00

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Pakistan agrees to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines after bidders seek full ownership

2025-12-18T20:26:06.704097-08:00

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Delta accused of refusing to produce subpoenaed evidence in Alaska's trademark suit against Virgin

2025-12-19T07:47:56.373338-08:00

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Spirit unveils first-ever Christmas livery on A320 as Chapter 11 restructuring continues

2025-12-19T08:38:21.349473-08:00

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Potential Viva–Volaris tie-up would create Latin America’s largest low‑cost carrier and reshape regional rankings A proposed combination of Mexico's Viva Aerobus and Volaris would create Latin America's largest low‑cost carrier and materially change the ranking of the region's airline groups. The move would consolidate fleets and capacity across short‑haul networks, altering competitive dynamics between legacy and LCC players.

2025-12-21T04:04:09.343134-08:00

Potential Viva–Volaris tie-up would create Latin America’s largest low‑cost carrier and reshape regional rankings

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Spirit unveils first-ever Christmas livery on A320 as Chapter 11 restructuring continues Spirit Airlines has unveiled its first-ever Christmas-themed livery on an Airbus A320 (N628NK), set to fly this week — a move notable because it comes while the carrier pursues Chapter 11 restructuring, lease rejections and aggressive cost-cutting measures.

2025-12-19T08:38:21.349473-08:00

Spirit unveils first-ever Christmas livery on A320 as Chapter 11 restructuring continues

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Delta accused of refusing to produce subpoenaed evidence in Alaska's trademark suit against Virgin Delta Air Lines is reportedly refusing to comply with a subpoena to hand over sensitive documents sought by Alaska Airlines in its multi‑million‑dollar trademark and royalties dispute with Virgin Group in the British High Court, a development that could complicate discovery and raise legal stakes between the carriers.

2025-12-19T07:47:56.373338-08:00

Delta accused of refusing to produce subpoenaed evidence in Alaska's trademark suit against Virgin

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Volaris and VivaAerobus to form 'Mexican Airline Group' holding in merger of equals; brands to remain independent Volaris and VivaAerobus have agreed to combine under a new holding company, Mexican Airline Group, in a merger of equals that preserves both brands and operating certificates. The transaction requires regulatory approval, which the carriers expect to secure in 2026.

2025-12-18T22:52:40.949076-08:00

Volaris and VivaAerobus to form 'Mexican Airline Group' holding in merger of equals; brands to remain independent

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Pakistan agrees to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines after bidders seek full ownership Pakistan's government has agreed to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines, responding to bidders' demands for full ownership and reversing earlier plans for a minority privatisation. The decision is part of a wider privatisation drive intended to address PIA's financial and operational liabilities.

2025-12-18T20:26:06.704097-08:00

Pakistan agrees to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines after bidders seek full ownership

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Brazil suspends Helivip AOC after chief pilot departs Brazil has suspended Helivip’s air operator certificate following the departure of the company’s chief pilot, immediately halting the operator’s authorised helicopter services. The suspension removes Helivip’s legal authority to conduct commercial flights in Brazil and leaves its operational status pending resolution.

2025-12-18T07:51:42.035023-08:00

Brazil suspends Helivip AOC after chief pilot departs

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Russian airlines ask for more time to complete buyouts Multiple Russian airlines have requested extensions to deadlines to complete buyouts, ch-aviation reports. Carriers are seeking additional time to finalise transactions already underway amid ongoing operational and regulatory pressures in Russia's aviation market. No further details on which carriers or new deadlines were provided.

2025-12-18T00:29:27.319570-08:00

Russian airlines ask for more time to complete buyouts

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IndiGo hit with $6.5M tax penalty and $55M passenger compensation bill Ch-aviation reports IndiGo has been hit with a $6.5 million tax penalty and faces a separate $55 million bill to compensate passengers affected by recent disruptions; the report did not detail the basis or timing of the levies.

2025-12-17T20:05:29.510645-08:00

IndiGo hit with $6.5M tax penalty and $55M passenger compensation bill

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Volaris and VivaAerobus to form 'Mexican Airline Group' holding in merger of equals; brands to remain independent

Pakistan agrees to sell up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines after bidders seek full ownership

Delta accused of refusing to produce subpoenaed evidence in Alaska's trademark suit against Virgin

Spirit unveils first-ever Christmas livery on A320 as Chapter 11 restructuring continues

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