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Neeleman: U.S. market 'running out of space' for startup airlines; Spirit–Frontier merger could be needed

Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman warned the U.S. airline market is "running out of space" for startup carriers, saying newcomers cannot match the Big Four. He added a merger — pointing to Spirit and Frontier — could provide the scale both carriers need to compete.

2025-12-03T11:24:39.831410-08:00

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Global Airlines unveils Airbus A340-300 as A380 remains grounded

2025-12-02T20:49:17.111795-08:00

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New Pacific Airlines abruptly halts operations after failed beOnd partnership

2025-11-27T04:31:49.041708-08:00

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Republic and Mesa complete merger, creating second-largest U.S. regional with 310 E-Jets

2025-11-25T11:16:31.951593-08:00

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Garuda Indonesia to finalise $1.4bn capital raise in late Q4 2025 Garuda Indonesia will finalise a $1.4 billion capital raise in late Q4 2025, the carrier said. The planned fundraising is scheduled to close before year-end and, if completed as announced, will provide a significant new capital injection for the airline ahead of 2026.

2025-12-03T17:04:22.042795-08:00

Garuda Indonesia to finalise $1.4bn capital raise in late Q4 2025

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Spirit seeks to reject leases on 11 A320‑family jets (5 A320neo, 6 A320ceo) Spirit Airlines filed to reject leases on an additional 11 Airbus A320‑family jets, seeking premature termination of five A320neo and six A320ceo aircraft it calls a "cash drain." The move further trims the carrier's operating fleet as it pursues wider fleet reductions.

2025-12-03T13:12:42.641123-08:00

Spirit seeks to reject leases on 11 A320‑family jets (5 A320neo, 6 A320ceo)

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Caribbean Airlines to close Bridgetown (Barbados) base, relocate crews and aircraft in mid‑1Q2026 Caribbean Airlines plans to restructure its Bridgetown secondary hub and relocate all crews and aircraft currently based in Barbados to other locations in mid‑1Q2026, consolidating resources away from the Port of Spain‑centered network. The move will change crew basing and fleet positioning across the carrier's regional operations.

2025-12-03T12:15:20.297633-08:00

Caribbean Airlines to close Bridgetown (Barbados) base, relocate crews and aircraft in mid‑1Q2026

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Neeleman: U.S. market 'running out of space' for startup airlines; Spirit–Frontier merger could be needed Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman warned the U.S. airline market is "running out of space" for startup carriers, saying newcomers cannot match the Big Four. He added a merger — pointing to Spirit and Frontier — could provide the scale both carriers need to compete.

2025-12-03T11:24:39.831410-08:00

Neeleman: U.S. market 'running out of space' for startup airlines; Spirit–Frontier merger could be needed

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Mesa Airlines signs capacity purchase agreement with United Airlines Mesa Airlines has signed a new capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with United Airlines under which Mesa will operate regional flying on United's behalf. The deal formalizes capacity provisions between the carriers, though the companies have not disclosed fleet, route or term details.

2025-12-03T09:11:29.999326-08:00

Mesa Airlines signs capacity purchase agreement with United Airlines

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Global Airlines unveils Airbus A340-300 as A380 remains grounded Global Airlines revealed an Airbus A340-300 in the carrier's livery as an interim aircraft. The move follows 139 days with its A380 grounded for maintenance and is intended to support flight operations as the startup prepares to scale in 2026.

2025-12-02T20:49:17.111795-08:00

Global Airlines unveils Airbus A340-300 as A380 remains grounded

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Ryanair’s Malta Air to close Vienna base at end‑March 2026 amid cost disputes

2025-12-02T00:04:08.064511-08:00

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Pakistan to complete bidding on PIA privatization by year-end 2025 Pakistan has pushed final bidding for a 51–100% stake in Pakistan International Airlines to late December 2025, extending the carrier's privatization timetable. The delay moves deal completion into next year and leaves the airline's ownership and restructuring plan unresolved for potential bidders and regulators.

2025-12-01T21:56:14.756577-08:00

Pakistan to complete bidding on PIA privatization by year-end 2025

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