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Spirit Airlines Flags Going-Concern Risk Months After Chapter 11 Exit

Just months after emerging from Chapter 11, Spirit Airlines warned it may not continue operations without fresh capital and faster-than-expected financial improvements. In its latest SEC filing, the ULCC cited weak domestic demand and dwindling cash reserves, sending its shares tumbling over 40%.

2025-08-11T16:04:17.464300-07:00

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Veteran NASA Astronaut Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 8 and 13, Dies at 97

2025-08-08T12:48:11.876361-07:00

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airBaltic names Erno Hildén CEO effective 1 December 2025; Pauls Cālītis returns to COO

2025-08-19T00:24:58.369859-07:00

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Chris Sununu named President and CEO of Airlines for America, succeeding Nick Calio on Sept. 9

2025-08-18T16:19:46.720836-07:00

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Emirates appoints five senior commercial leaders, including two Emiratis, to drive network, fleet and sales growth Emirates has named five senior commercial leaders — including two Emiratis — and created a central Network Passenger Sales Development role as it prepares to scale its network, fleet and product offering. Announced in Dubai on 3 September 2025, the moves aim to accelerate passenger sales and route expansion.

2025-09-03T02:04:59.996971-07:00

Emirates appoints five senior commercial leaders, including two Emiratis, to drive network, fleet and sales growth

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Etihad sees no rush to IPO as it can self-fund $20bn growth plan, CEO says Etihad Airways has no timetable for an initial public offering and says it can "self-fund" a $20 billion growth programme over the next decade, CEO Antonoaldo Neves said, while noting any listing would still require approval from shareholder sovereign fund ADQ.

2025-09-02T13:16:17.116028-07:00

Etihad sees no rush to IPO as it can self-fund $20bn growth plan, CEO says

smartcompany.com.au

AirTrunk CEO Robin Khuda publicly blasts Qantas, urges more airline competition in Australia AirTrunk founder and CEO Robin Khuda used LinkedIn to publicly blast Qantas over poor customer service and urged steps to boost airline competition in Australia. His high-profile critique calls on industry and policymakers to prioritize rival carriers as a route to better service.

2025-09-01T19:28:22.580997-07:00

AirTrunk CEO Robin Khuda publicly blasts Qantas, urges more airline competition in Australia

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Wizz Air in talks with Pratt & Whitney to clear engine-servicing backlog after fleet-grounding delays Wizz Air is negotiating with Pratt & Whitney (an RTX business) to accelerate servicing of its PW1000G engines after delays in repairs left large parts of the low-cost carrier’s A321neo fleet grounded, CEO Jozsef Varadi told Reuters. The talks aim to clear a backlog that has curtailed operations.

2025-09-01T09:48:49.040210-07:00

Wizz Air in talks with Pratt & Whitney to clear engine-servicing backlog after fleet-grounding delays

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Hyundai-backed Supernal CEO Shin Jai-won resigns; David Rottblatt named interim COO Shin Jai-won has stepped down as CEO of Hyundai Motor Group-backed eVTOL developer Supernal and moved into an advisory role within Hyundai’s Advanced Air Mobility division, the company said. Senior director David Rottblatt will serve as interim chief operating officer while Supernal searches for new leadership.

2025-08-27T20:04:46.239279-07:00

Hyundai-backed Supernal CEO Shin Jai-won resigns; David Rottblatt named interim COO

CNBC

Airlines are evolving from reservation systems to platform-style digital retailers, says Flyr CEO Flyr CEO Alex Mans told CNBC that airlines have long operated as reservation-system operators but are shifting toward modern digital retailing—platforms that behave more like Amazon or Spotify—marking an imminent change in how tickets and ancillaries are sold and experienced.

2025-08-24T20:48:17.639206-07:00

Airlines are evolving from reservation systems to platform-style digital retailers, says Flyr CEO

Air Data News

Rostec chief claims MC-21 superior to Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov told RIA Novosti that Russia’s MC-21 narrowbody will be “more modern and comfortable” and claims it will outperform the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. He positioned the domestically produced jet as Moscow’s answer to Western single‑aisles in the domestic market.

2025-08-24T05:57:20.082701-07:00

Rostec chief claims MC-21 superior to Boeing 737 and Airbus A320

8newsnow.com

North Las Vegas Airport tenants press for transparency after aviation director conflict claims; board vote delayed Tenants at North Las Vegas Airport are demanding greater transparency after claims emerged that the airport’s aviation director has a possible conflict of interest involving a private company. The allegations prompted tenants to seek disclosure and led airport officials to postpone a scheduled board vote on the matter.

2025-08-21T13:46:52.140716-07:00

North Las Vegas Airport tenants press for transparency after aviation director conflict claims; board vote delayed

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