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Bloomberg • Mary Schlangenstein

Spirit Airlines Concludes Restructuring, Reduces $795M Debt Post-Chapter 11

Spirit Airlines has successfully exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a comprehensive financial restructuring. The airline reduced its debt by $795 million, enhancing its financial flexibility. CEO Ted Christie aims to leverage this position to focus on product upgrades and continued transformation.

2025-03-12T13:45:54.798796-07:00

The Air Current

Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford Frontrunner for FAA Leadership

2025-03-12T13:21:41.373603-07:00

Bloomberg

Cathay Group Posts Strong 2024 Profits Amid Cargo and Passenger Growth

2025-03-11T22:03:11.971823-07:00

Reuters

NTSB Urgently Recommends Helicopter Ban at Reagan National After Deadly Collision

2025-03-11T11:23:06.167401-07:00

Hype Analysis

Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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Breitflyte

JetBlue Initiates Regular SAF Supply at JFK, Cutting Emissions by 80% JetBlue has commenced regular supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at New York-JFK, in collaboration with corporate partners. This initiative is set to deliver up to 4 million gallons of SAF, achieving an 80% reduction in emissions, marking a significant step towards sustainable air travel.

2025-03-13T08:32:02.940352-07:00

JetBlue Initiates Regular SAF Supply at JFK, Cutting Emissions by 80%

AeroTime

Air France to Launch Paris to Riyadh Direct Flights with A350-900 in May 2025 Air France will begin direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Riyadh King Khalid International (RUH) using Airbus A350-900 aircraft starting May 19, 2025. The service will operate five times weekly, enhancing connectivity between Europe and the Middle East.

2025-03-13T07:32:59.226532-07:00

Air France to Launch Paris to Riyadh Direct Flights with A350-900 in May 2025

Airways Magazine

Air France-KLM Partners with Accenture for Cloud Migration Air France-KLM has initiated a strategic collaboration with Accenture to transition its digital applications to the cloud, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and agility. This move marks a significant step in modernizing the airline group's digital infrastructure.

2025-03-13T06:03:23.712815-07:00

Air France-KLM Partners with Accenture for Cloud Migration

Aviation Week

Air New Zealand Joins JFK's New Terminal for International Flights In a strategic move, Air New Zealand has committed to utilizing the new international terminal at JFK Airport. This decision aligns with the airline's plans to expand its presence in the North American market, facilitating increased connectivity for travelers from New Zealand.

2025-03-13T05:11:32.345898-07:00

Air New Zealand Joins JFK's New Terminal for International Flights

FlightGlobal

Spanish Consumer Group Challenges Ryanair's Baggage Fees OCU, a Spanish consumer organization, is pursuing a test case against Ryanair for allegedly continuing to charge cabin baggage fees despite previous fines from Spain's consumer ministry. This legal move follows ongoing appeals by affected airlines. The outcome could impact similar fee structures across the industry.

2025-03-13T04:50:19.425923-07:00

Spanish Consumer Group Challenges Ryanair's Baggage Fees

AeroTime

AirAsia X to Launch Kuala Lumpur-Karachi Route on May 30, 2025 AirAsia X is set to expand its network with a new direct route connecting Kuala Lumpur and Karachi, commencing operations on May 30, 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance connectivity between Malaysia and Pakistan, offering greater travel options for passengers in both regions.

2025-03-13T04:15:22.530947-07:00

AirAsia X to Launch Kuala Lumpur-Karachi Route on May 30, 2025

Air Data News

Scoot's E190-E2 Fleet Achieves 90% Load Factor Scoot reports nearly 90% load factor for its Embraer E190-E2 fleet, indicating strong performance and customer demand. The airline expresses satisfaction with the integration of these aircraft, suggesting potential for fleet expansion and operational efficiency improvements.

2025-03-13T03:52:35.495537-07:00

Scoot's E190-E2 Fleet Achieves 90% Load Factor

FlightGlobal

Jazeera Airways Penalized $236 Million for 2017 Balloon Collision Kuwait's Jazeera Airways has incurred a $236 million fine following a court ruling related to a 2017 incident. An Airbus A320, inbound from Riyadh, collided with a tethered Kuwaiti military balloon on August 27, 2017, resulting in this substantial financial penalty.

2025-03-13T01:43:46.050730-07:00

Jazeera Airways Penalized $236 Million for 2017 Balloon Collision