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U.S. House antitrust panel to hold hearing on airline competition after Spirit’s shutdown

A U.S. House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust matters will hold a hearing next week on competition in the U.S. airline industry, following Spirit Airlines’ shutdown last month. The review signals renewed congressional scrutiny of airline regulation and how airline failures reshape market power and pricing dynamics.

2026-06-18T15:41:00.910470-07:00

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Alaska Airlines begins MRO construction at Portland, expanding in-house maintenance capacity

2026-06-18T15:25:19.359663-07:00

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American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment

2026-06-18T14:10:09.095875-07:00

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Air Liaison sues Central Mountain Air over Quebec operations

2026-06-18T14:34:38.195074-07:00

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U.S. House antitrust panel to hold hearing on airline competition after Spirit’s shutdown A U.S. House Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust matters will hold a hearing next week on competition in the U.S. airline industry, following Spirit Airlines’ shutdown last month. The review signals renewed congressional scrutiny of airline regulation and how airline failures reshape market power and pricing dynamics.

2026-06-18T15:41:00.910470-07:00

U.S. House antitrust panel to hold hearing on airline competition after Spirit’s shutdown

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Alaska Airlines begins MRO construction at Portland, expanding in-house maintenance capacity Alaska Airlines has started construction of an MRO facility in Portland, Oregon, signaling a push to expand its maintenance footprint. The move adds to ongoing U.S. aftermarket capacity build-out and reflects carriers’ continued focus on securing maintenance capabilities closer to their operating networks.

2026-06-18T15:25:19.359663-07:00

Alaska Airlines begins MRO construction at Portland, expanding in-house maintenance capacity

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Air Liaison sues Central Mountain Air over Quebec operations Air Liaison has filed a lawsuit against Central Mountain Air, alleging issues tied to Central Mountain Air’s operations in Quebec. The dispute centers on contested operational activity in the province and underscores how carriers’ regional execution can quickly escalate into formal legal action.

2026-06-18T14:34:38.195074-07:00

Air Liaison sues Central Mountain Air over Quebec operations

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American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has issued requests for proposals to Airbus and Boeing to evaluate its next widebody aircraft order. The RFP is framed as a step in AA’s ongoing premium long-haul fleet refresh, including replacing 47 Boeing 777-200ERs.

2026-06-18T14:10:09.095875-07:00

American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment

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Aerolineas Argentinas retires leased Boeing 737-700 fleet Aerolineas Argentinas has retired its leased Boeing 737-700 aircraft, per ch-aviation reporting. The move signals an active reshaping of its narrowbody fleet composition, aligning capacity and aircraft ownership/lease structures with current operational needs.

2026-06-18T13:10:45.066032-07:00

Aerolineas Argentinas retires leased Boeing 737-700 fleet

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DOT moves to block Delta–Aeromexico joint venture despite US–Mexico deal aimed at antitrust-immunity concerns The U.S. Department of Transportation is proceeding with a plan to ban the Delta–Aeromexico joint venture even after a new U.S.–Mexico agreement that is intended to address concerns behind DOT’s earlier decision to rescind antitrust immunity for airlines. The dispute keeps alliance economics and route cooperation under regulatory pressure.

2026-06-18T12:03:20.783359-07:00

DOT moves to block Delta–Aeromexico joint venture despite US–Mexico deal aimed at antitrust-immunity concerns

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Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin Saudia has taken delivery of the first of 15 Airbus A321XLRs and moved the aircraft into revenue service. The early deployment highlights a premium, low-density cabin approach as the carrier ramps its long-range single-aisle product.

2026-06-18T11:08:08.639114-07:00

Saudia puts first A321XLR into service with a premium, low-density cabin

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Azul surrenders RBAC 135 certificate and shifts operations to Conecta Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has surrendered its RBAC 135 certificate and is moving its operations to Conecta, according to ch-aviation. The change signals a restructuring of how Azul’s flying activities are certified and operated under Brazil’s regulatory framework.

2026-06-18T10:52:05.680367-07:00

Azul surrenders RBAC 135 certificate and shifts operations to Conecta

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U.S. House antitrust panel to hold hearing on airline competition after Spirit’s shutdown

Alaska Airlines begins MRO construction at Portland, expanding in-house maintenance capacity

American Airlines issues widebody RFP to Airbus and Boeing for next fleet investment

Air Liaison sues Central Mountain Air over Quebec operations

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