Antitrust News

Aviacionline • Pablo Diaz

Azul and GOL Sign MoU for Brazil's Largest Airline Merger

Azul and the Abra Group, controlling Gol, have signed a non-binding MoU to evaluate a merger potentially forming Brazil's largest airline. This strategic move would consolidate their market position, gaining approximately 60% of the domestic aviation market, amid Gol's Chapter 11 restructuring in the US.

2025-01-15T16:08:19.083300-08:00

Aviation Week

Lufthansa Nears Completion of ITA Airways Acquisition

2025-01-15T11:33:08.389579-08:00

Aviation Week

Woodward Acquires Safran's North American Electromechanical Actuation Business

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

Antitrust News Timeline

Aviacionline

❗️

Azul and GOL Sign MoU for Brazil's Largest Airline Merger Azul and the Abra Group, controlling Gol, have signed a non-binding MoU to evaluate a merger potentially forming Brazil's largest airline. This strategic move would consolidate their market position, gaining approximately 60% of the domestic aviation market, amid Gol's Chapter 11 restructuring in the US.

2025-01-15T16:08:19.083300-08:00

Azul and GOL Sign MoU for Brazil's Largest Airline Merger

Aviation Week

Lufthansa Nears Completion of ITA Airways Acquisition The Lufthansa Group is closing in on finalizing its acquisition of an initial 41% stake in ITA Airways, with the deal expected to be concluded by January 16. Some governance disagreements have delayed the process, but shareholders are reconvening to resolve these issues.

2025-01-15T11:33:08.389579-08:00

Lufthansa Nears Completion of ITA Airways Acquisition

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

❗️

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

Reuters

❗️

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

❗️

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

Create a free account to see more recent Antitrust stories.