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Spirit to Reject 87 Leases, Retire Nearly Half Its All‑Airbus Fleet in Chapter 11

Spirit Airlines petitioned for Chapter 11 authority to reject 87 aircraft leases — including A320, A320neo and A321neos — effectively retiring nearly half its roughly 200‑aircraft all‑Airbus fleet and removing almost 100 jets from service. The restructuring, which will trim routes, is backed by up to $475 million in financing.

2025-10-03T11:36:15.471560-07:00

FlightGlobal

Embraer delivers 62 aircraft in Q3 2025 — strongest commercial third quarter since 2017

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Bloomberg

Boeing 777X pushed to 2027, triggering billions in charges and fleet adjustments

2025-10-02T15:29:33.513794-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Boeing reportedly begins early-stage work on 737 MAX replacement after Rolls‑Royce talks

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Airbus A320 family reportedly surpasses Boeing 737 as world’s best‑selling airliner The Airbus A320 family has reportedly overtaken Boeing’s 737 to become the world’s best‑selling commercial airliner, Le Monde reports. The shift closes a decades‑long narrowbody rivalry and highlights Airbus’s delivery momentum as competition for single‑aisle supremacy intensifies.

2025-10-04T09:29:03.359500-07:00

Airbus A320 family reportedly surpasses Boeing 737 as world’s best‑selling airliner

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Carriers press Airbus for more A321XLRs as Aer Lingus hails route gains Aer Lingus has praised the Airbus A321XLR as carriers and passengers push for more long‑range narrowbodies, citing the type's ability to unlock new routes and destinations. Airlines are pressing Airbus for additional A321XLRs to expand international networks and point‑to‑point services.

2025-10-04T06:20:32.805452-07:00

Carriers press Airbus for more A321XLRs as Aer Lingus hails route gains

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University of North Dakota orders 145 Piper trainers in $155M deal — Piper's largest U.S. sale The University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences has signed for an initial 145 Piper training aircraft — a mix of Archers and Seminoles — in a fleet upgrade valued at about $155 million. It is Piper’s largest-ever domestic sale.

2025-10-04T03:49:21.963057-07:00

University of North Dakota orders 145 Piper trainers in $155M deal — Piper's largest U.S. sale

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Volaris retires its last Airbus A319 as fleet modernization advances Mexico’s Volaris has retired its last Airbus A319, marking the exit of the type from the carrier’s fleet. The move is part of a broader fleet modernization effort as the airline restructures equipment to match its evolving operational strategy.

2025-10-03T12:21:49.731359-07:00

Volaris retires its last Airbus A319 as fleet modernization advances

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Spirit to Reject 87 Leases, Retire Nearly Half Its All‑Airbus Fleet in Chapter 11 Spirit Airlines petitioned for Chapter 11 authority to reject 87 aircraft leases — including A320, A320neo and A321neos — effectively retiring nearly half its roughly 200‑aircraft all‑Airbus fleet and removing almost 100 jets from service. The restructuring, which will trim routes, is backed by up to $475 million in financing.

2025-10-03T11:36:15.471560-07:00

Spirit to Reject 87 Leases, Retire Nearly Half Its All‑Airbus Fleet in Chapter 11

South China Morning Post

C919 engine supply delays push Chinese carriers toward Boeing as trade hopes rise Delivery delays for COMAC's C919, driven by engine supply and certification setbacks, are prompting major Chinese carriers to consider placing additional Boeing orders as improving trade talks with the U.S. raise prospects of eased procurement. Analysts say the move could shift narrowbody sourcing and near-term delivery timelines.

2025-10-03T08:08:23.157422-07:00

C919 engine supply delays push Chinese carriers toward Boeing as trade hopes rise

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Brussels Airlines to renew widebody fleet; shortlists Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Brussels Airlines has launched a widebody fleet renewal, shortlisting the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 families to replace ageing long‑haul aircraft. The carrier’s choice will shape long‑haul capacity, fuel efficiency and delivery timing as it plans network and training needs.

2025-10-03T05:54:24.839585-07:00

Brussels Airlines to renew widebody fleet; shortlists Airbus A350 and Boeing 787

FlightGlobal

KLM commissions Netherlands' first Airbus A350 flight simulator at Schiphol KLM has commissioned the Netherlands’ first Airbus A350 full‑flight simulator at its Schiphol‑East training centre as the carrier prepares to take A350 deliveries from the end of 2026. The simulator will support type‑rating and recurrent training ahead of the type’s entry into service.

2025-10-03T04:40:23.641547-07:00

KLM commissions Netherlands' first Airbus A350 flight simulator at Schiphol

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