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Aviation Week • Matthew Fulco

Woodward Acquires Safran's North American Electromechanical Actuation Business

Woodward has finalized an agreement to purchase Safran's North American electromechanical actuation business. This strategic move addresses Safran's antitrust concerns related to a potential Collins Aerospace deal and enhances Woodward's technological platform for next-gen aircraft applications.

2024-12-20T07:49:18.213335-08:00

AINonline

SmartSky Sues Gogo for $1B Over Alleged Antitrust Violations in ATG Market

2024-12-17T10:57:54.928911-08:00

Aviation Week

Korean Air Set for Year-End Asiana Merger After EU Approval

2024-11-28T02:43:54.040451-08:00

Reuters

Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Amid Mounting Losses

2024-11-18T02:02:15.408361-08:00

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Aviation Week

Woodward Acquires Safran's North American Electromechanical Actuation Business Woodward has finalized an agreement to purchase Safran's North American electromechanical actuation business. This strategic move addresses Safran's antitrust concerns related to a potential Collins Aerospace deal and enhances Woodward's technological platform for next-gen aircraft applications.

2024-12-20T07:49:18.213335-08:00

Woodward Acquires Safran's North American Electromechanical Actuation Business

AINonline

SmartSky Sues Gogo for $1B Over Alleged Antitrust Violations in ATG Market SmartSky has initiated a legal battle against Gogo, alleging that the company engaged in anti-competitive practices that harmed competition in the business aviation internet connectivity space, seeking over $1 billion in damages. This lawsuit follows SmartSky's operational suspension four months ago.

2024-12-17T10:57:54.928911-08:00

SmartSky Sues Gogo for $1B Over Alleged Antitrust Violations in ATG Market

Aviation Week

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Korean Air Set for Year-End Asiana Merger After EU Approval Korean Air anticipates finalizing its merger with Asiana Airlines by December, following the European Commission's sanction. Key conditions included selling Asiana's cargo arm to Air Incheon and allowing new entrants like T'way Airlines on overlapping routes, ensuring market competition compliance.

2024-11-28T02:43:54.040451-08:00

Korean Air Set for Year-End Asiana Merger After EU Approval

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Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Amid Mounting Losses Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, aiming to restructure its debt and resume stability by Q1 2025. The ultra-low-cost carrier assures operations will continue uninterrupted as it seeks to emerge from financial distress through pre-arranged agreements with bondholders.

2024-11-18T02:02:15.408361-08:00

Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Amid Mounting Losses

Reuters

Airbus CEO Questions SpaceX's Antitrust Viability in Europe Airbus CEO has raised concerns that SpaceX, with its rapid expansion in rockets and satellites, would face antitrust scrutiny if it were operating within European jurisdictions. The remarks highlight potential regulatory challenges for SpaceX's business model in the European market.

2024-11-14T11:36:22.783188-08:00

Airbus CEO Questions SpaceX's Antitrust Viability in Europe

Bloomberg

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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against American-JetBlue Northeast Alliance A US appeals court has reaffirmed that the American Airlines-JetBlue Northeast Alliance breached antitrust laws, maintaining the decision to terminate the partnership. The alliance, which enabled flight coordination and revenue sharing, was deemed non-compliant with federal regulations.

2024-11-08T10:02:33.434004-08:00

Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against American-JetBlue Northeast Alliance

Aviation Week

U.S. DOT and DOJ Launch Inquiry into Airline Competition The U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Justice have initiated a broad public inquiry to assess competition within the airline industry. This move signals increased oversight of market dynamics, potentially impacting airline practices and consumer choice.

2024-10-25T14:21:45.416266-07:00

U.S. DOT and DOJ Launch Inquiry into Airline Competition

Bloomberg Law

U.S. Launches Inquiry into Airline Competition Amid Consolidation Concerns The U.S. Justice and Transportation Departments have initiated a public inquiry to examine competition in the airline industry, focusing on consolidation and anti-competitive practices. This move, criticized as politically motivated, underscores ongoing concerns over market dynamics and federal policies affecting competition.

2024-10-24T11:30:04.488610-07:00

U.S. Launches Inquiry into Airline Competition Amid Consolidation Concerns

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