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Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft

Spirit Airlines is asking to reject seven Airbus A321neo and four Airbus A320neo aircraft, setting up a potential break or renegotiation of delivery/acceptance obligations tied to its A320neo-family fleet. The move signals continued legal leverage as the carrier works through its restructuring timeline.

2026-04-14T07:58:22.111672-07:00

Bloomberg

United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials

2026-04-13T16:12:31.516578-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Rheinmetall and Destinus launch JV to mass-produce cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery

2026-04-13T01:24:54.137043-07:00

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Lisbon says it will assume TAP’s former Azul debt as privatization proceeds

2026-04-13T05:34:41.293638-07:00

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Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft Spirit Airlines is asking to reject seven Airbus A321neo and four Airbus A320neo aircraft, setting up a potential break or renegotiation of delivery/acceptance obligations tied to its A320neo-family fleet. The move signals continued legal leverage as the carrier works through its restructuring timeline.

2026-04-14T07:58:22.111672-07:00

Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft

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United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials United CEO Scott Kirby has raised the idea of combining with American Airlines with multiple US government officials, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. The discussions reportedly took place over recent months and included a meeting with President Donald Trump in late February, but have not progressed to a deal.

2026-04-13T16:12:31.516578-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials

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Lisbon says it will assume TAP’s former Azul debt as privatization proceeds Portugal’s Lisbon will assume TAP’s Azul debt as part of the financial mechanics around TAP Air Portugal’s privatization. The move ties the debt exposure from Azul to the state’s transfer of value during the sale process, shaping what proceeds can support the carrier going forward.

2026-04-13T05:34:41.293638-07:00

Lisbon says it will assume TAP’s former Azul debt as privatization proceeds

Wall Street Journal

Rheinmetall and Destinus launch JV to mass-produce cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery Rheinmetall and Destinus have agreed to form a joint venture to co-develop and manufacture cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery. The companies say the new entity is aimed at expanding European production of advanced missile technology, with the JV expected to be operational in the near term.

2026-04-13T01:24:54.137043-07:00

Rheinmetall and Destinus launch JV to mass-produce cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery

Wall Street Journal

Rheinmetall and Destinus form a joint venture to scale production of cruise missiles and rocket systems German defense prime Rheinmetall and Netherlands-based Destinus have agreed to establish a joint venture for scalable missile and rocket-system production. The deal signals Rheinmetall’s push to expand industrial capacity and broaden its portfolio of precision strike and missile offerings.

2026-04-13T01:24:54.137043-07:00

Rheinmetall and Destinus form a joint venture to scale production of cruise missiles and rocket systems

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PIA targets a 60-strong fleet as it accelerates recovery Pakistan International Airlines is aiming to build a fleet of 60 aircraft as it continues recovery efforts, positioning capacity growth as a core step toward restoring competitiveness. The move follows the carrier’s transition under an Arif Habib Group-led consortium that has signaled broader expansion plans.

2026-04-12T23:34:27.009481-07:00

PIA targets a 60-strong fleet as it accelerates recovery

FlightGlobal

US ITC opens investigation into Joby Aviation after Archer complaint over potential import and tariff rule violations The US International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into whether Joby Aviation violated import and tariff rules, following a complaint filed by rival Archer Aviation. The case adds a new layer of trade and regulatory scrutiny to the already escalating Joby–Archer competition in the air-taxi market.

2026-04-10T14:24:04.783789-07:00

US ITC opens investigation into Joby Aviation after Archer complaint over potential import and tariff rule violations

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Scottish Leather Group acquires Aerotech Systems to expand aerospace interiors capability Scottish Leather Group has acquired Aerotech Systems Limited in a strategic deal intended to expand the group's aerospace interiors capability. The acquisition brings Aerotech into SLG’s cabin supply offering, increasing its manufacturing and procurement scale within the UK interiors supply chain as suppliers compete for seat and cabin work.

2026-04-09T05:06:53.234701-07:00

Scottish Leather Group acquires Aerotech Systems to expand aerospace interiors capability

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Spirit Airlines seeks to reject 7 Airbus A321neo and 4 Airbus A320neo aircraft

United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floats potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with US officials

Rheinmetall and Destinus launch JV to mass-produce cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery

Lisbon says it will assume TAP’s former Azul debt as privatization proceeds

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