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Bankrupt Spirit enters asset- and slot-auction sprint, marketing Airbus A320-family jets and New York LaGuardia slots for sale

Spirit Airlines’ bankrupt parent is moving toward closing bids to sell assets in the coming weeks, including several dozen Airbus A320-family aircraft and New York LaGuardia airport slots. The auction push follows court and regulator scrutiny around Spirit’s LGA slot disposition and broader wind-down monetization efforts.

2026-06-16T14:49:01.231481-07:00

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Air Canada launches new Air Canada Café premium lounge at Quebec City Jean Lesage (YQB)

2026-06-16T10:49:40.693169-07:00

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Virgin Australia to resume double-daily Doha (DOH) flights from Melbourne as Middle East capacity returns ahead of northern summ

2026-06-16T06:33:45.775145-07:00

The War Zone

USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed

2026-06-15T12:21:02.836310-07:00

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Bankrupt Spirit enters asset- and slot-auction sprint, marketing Airbus A320-family jets and New York LaGuardia slots for sale Spirit Airlines’ bankrupt parent is moving toward closing bids to sell assets in the coming weeks, including several dozen Airbus A320-family aircraft and New York LaGuardia airport slots. The auction push follows court and regulator scrutiny around Spirit’s LGA slot disposition and broader wind-down monetization efforts.

2026-06-16T14:49:01.231481-07:00

Bankrupt Spirit enters asset- and slot-auction sprint, marketing Airbus A320-family jets and New York LaGuardia slots for sale

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Brazil’s ANAC restarts suspended operations after BRL 25 million budget transfer Brazil’s civil aviation authority, ANAC, has resumed all activities that were suspended in early June after a budget freeze. The Ministries of Ports and Airports and Planning and Budget transferred BRL 25 million (USD 4.9 million) to the regulator.

2026-06-16T11:48:53.438165-07:00

Brazil’s ANAC restarts suspended operations after BRL 25 million budget transfer

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Air Canada launches new Air Canada Café premium lounge at Quebec City Jean Lesage (YQB) Air Canada has opened its first premium lounge at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, introducing the Air Canada Café concept with barista coffee and local specialties. The 336-square-meter venue seats 97 guests and is the airline’s seventh Café rollout in its network.

2026-06-16T10:49:40.693169-07:00

Air Canada launches new Air Canada Café premium lounge at Quebec City Jean Lesage (YQB)

AeroTime

Virgin Australia to resume double-daily Doha (DOH) flights from Melbourne as Middle East capacity returns ahead of northern summ Virgin Australia is restarting long-haul service between Melbourne (MEL) and Doha (DOH) with double-daily frequencies as it rebuilds Middle East capacity ahead of the northern summer peak. The relaunch increases connectivity for passengers transiting via Qatar, aligning with broader Gulf network restoration trends.

2026-06-16T06:33:45.775145-07:00

Virgin Australia to resume double-daily Doha (DOH) flights from Melbourne as Middle East capacity returns ahead of northern summ

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AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City AVi8 Air Capital plans to launch a branded ACMI franchise airline, Avi8 Airways, stationing it at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. The operator will provide additional wet-lease capacity in Southeast Asia using An A320-200 fleet and A321-200 (P2F) aircraft.

2026-06-15T20:22:24.395556-07:00

AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City

Aviation Source

Heathrow turns 80 as record May Day signals resilient UK hub demand ahead of the summer peak Heathrow marked its 80th birthday in May amid signs of robust passenger demand as the UK’s busiest airport prepares for the summer travel rush. A record May Day performance points to continued momentum in traffic volumes, even as recent monthly data has shown pattern shifts.

2026-06-15T15:23:01.587465-07:00

Heathrow turns 80 as record May Day signals resilient UK hub demand ahead of the summer peak

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IATA approves ‘DJT’ airport code for Palm Beach International Airport, effective July 9 IATA has approved the code ‘DJT’ for Palm Beach International Airport. The airport will adopt the ‘President Donald J. Trump International Airport’ designation on July 9, aligning the new branding with the updated airline/airports coding used in passenger-facing and operational systems.

2026-06-15T13:02:54.017581-07:00

IATA approves ‘DJT’ airport code for Palm Beach International Airport, effective July 9

The War Zone

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USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed A U.S. Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on 15 June at Edwards Air Force Base in California, erupting into flames and killing all eight crew members, officials said. Edwards AFB said initial indications were the crash was “not survivable,” with wreckage scattered across charred ground.

2026-06-15T12:21:02.836310-07:00

USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed

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Bankrupt Spirit enters asset- and slot-auction sprint, marketing Airbus A320-family jets and New York LaGuardia slots for sale

Air Canada launches new Air Canada Café premium lounge at Quebec City Jean Lesage (YQB)

Virgin Australia to resume double-daily Doha (DOH) flights from Melbourne as Middle East capacity returns ahead of northern summ

USAF B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff at Edwards AFB; all eight crew killed

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