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JetBlue — route, fleet and partnership roundup

A roundup of JetBlue's recent route network changes, strategic fleet developments and partnership moves, including aircraft orders, service launches and alliance/loyalty tie‑ups. Daily operator updates compile activity across network changes, fleet strategy, M&A, start‑ups and market exits that affect JetBlue's operating footprint.

2026-01-18T09:51:16.689347-08:00

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Lufthansa route‑network and fleet update

2026-01-18T02:08:58.742632-08:00

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Lion Air — Route Network, Fleet and Strategic Developments Update

2026-01-18T03:54:01.189722-08:00

Aviation Week

TransDigm to buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation for $2.2B

2026-01-16T10:51:33.250028-08:00

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JetBlue — route, fleet and partnership roundup A roundup of JetBlue's recent route network changes, strategic fleet developments and partnership moves, including aircraft orders, service launches and alliance/loyalty tie‑ups. Daily operator updates compile activity across network changes, fleet strategy, M&A, start‑ups and market exits that affect JetBlue's operating footprint.

2026-01-18T09:51:16.689347-08:00

JetBlue — route, fleet and partnership roundup

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Lion Air — Route Network, Fleet and Strategic Developments Update Daily Operator News aggregates Lion Air's route network changes, fleet developments and aircraft order activity, plus corporate moves including start-ups, bankruptcies, mergers and partnerships. The update tracks capacity shifts, fleet renewal decisions and strategic alliances that shape the carrier's competitive positioning in the Asia‑Pacific market.

2026-01-18T03:54:01.189722-08:00

Lion Air — Route Network, Fleet and Strategic Developments Update

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Lufthansa route‑network and fleet update Daily Operator News roundup detailing Lufthansa’s route‑network changes, strategic fleet developments and aircraft orders. The update also tracks start‑ups, bankruptcies, mergers and commercial partnerships that influence group capacity, hub connectivity, seasonal scheduling and fleet deployment.

2026-01-18T02:08:58.742632-08:00

Lufthansa route‑network and fleet update

GeekWire

L3Harris, AE Industrial revive Rocketdyne in $845M deal; Redmond propulsion plant folded into JV L3Harris and private-equity firm AE Industrial Partners have agreed an $845 million transaction to revive Rocketdyne as a joint venture, folding L3Harris’s Redmond rocket propulsion plant into the new venture. The deal transfers propulsion assets, IP and manufacturing capacity to the relaunched Rocketdyne unit.

2026-01-16T12:43:57.607676-08:00

L3Harris, AE Industrial revive Rocketdyne in $845M deal; Redmond propulsion plant folded into JV

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Jeppesen ForeFlight begins post‑Boeing restructuring after $10.55B Thoma Bravo buy, cites AI and automation Jeppesen ForeFlight has initiated a strategic restructuring and staff reductions following Thoma Bravo's $10.55 billion acquisition from Boeing, with the company citing automation and AI as drivers. Jeppesen ForeFlight confirmed layoffs but disputed social‑media reports about their scale and declined to disclose exact numbers, noting local (Arapahoe County) impacts.

2026-01-16T11:23:41.506556-08:00

Jeppesen ForeFlight begins post‑Boeing restructuring after $10.55B Thoma Bravo buy, cites AI and automation

Aviation Week

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TransDigm to buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation for $2.2B TransDigm will buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation from Vance Street Capital for about $2.2 billion in cash. The purchase of two proprietary aftermarket/PMA suppliers— which together generated roughly $280 million in 2025 revenue— broadens TransDigm's aftermarket/MRO footprint and accelerates PMA consolidation.

2026-01-16T10:51:33.250028-08:00

TransDigm to buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation for $2.2B

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Reports of mass ForeFlight layoffs after Thoma Bravo sale spark pilot concern Unconfirmed reports of mass layoffs at ForeFlight following its sale to private-equity firm Thoma Bravo have circulated online, prompting concern and debate among pilots and the broader aviation community. Pilots are posting screenshots and commentary as industry observers await official confirmation and assess potential impacts on support and development.

2026-01-16T09:13:21.476624-08:00

Reports of mass ForeFlight layoffs after Thoma Bravo sale spark pilot concern

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Argentina weighs sale of 51% stake in Aerolíneas Argentinas Argentina's government is considering selling a 51% stake in state-owned Aerolíneas Argentinas, offering majority control to private investors. The announcement marks a pivotal potential shift in ownership and governance of the flag carrier and signals a new phase in Argentina's aviation policy.

2026-01-16T08:11:30.062530-08:00

Argentina weighs sale of 51% stake in Aerolíneas Argentinas

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TransDigm to buy Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation for $2.2B

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