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Trump endorses a buyer for Spirit Airlines and resists United–American merger

President Donald Trump signaled support for a transaction to sell Spirit Airlines and voiced opposition to a United–American Airlines combination. The move intensifies political and antitrust scrutiny around U.S. airline consolidation at the same time Spirit’s restructuring pressures remain acute.

2026-04-22T08:35:39.458926-07:00

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Namibia and Botswana plan joint national airline with strategic partner backing

2026-04-22T04:24:34.885390-07:00

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Uzbekistan Airways plans a limited IPO as it looks to move forward with partial listing

2026-04-21T22:25:19.353972-07:00

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SpaceX secures an option to acquire Cursor, valuing the AI coding startup at up to $60B

2026-04-21T15:36:38.203685-07:00

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Court rules LATAM liable for unpaid VoePass labor claims A court decision has found LATAM liable for unpaid labor claims tied to VoePass. The ruling raises the risk of additional costs for the carrier and spotlights how labor obligations can follow corporate or operational entanglements in Brazil’s airline sector.

2026-04-22T12:37:51.126244-07:00

Court rules LATAM liable for unpaid VoePass labor claims

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Trump endorses a buyer for Spirit Airlines and resists United–American merger President Donald Trump signaled support for a transaction to sell Spirit Airlines and voiced opposition to a United–American Airlines combination. The move intensifies political and antitrust scrutiny around U.S. airline consolidation at the same time Spirit’s restructuring pressures remain acute.

2026-04-22T08:35:39.458926-07:00

Trump endorses a buyer for Spirit Airlines and resists United–American merger

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Namibia and Botswana plan joint national airline with strategic partner backing Namibia and Botswana are exploring a joint national airline, backed by a strategic partner, according to Botswana’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. The project would link the two countries’ aviation markets under a common vehicle, with further partner and implementation details pending.

2026-04-22T04:24:34.885390-07:00

Namibia and Botswana plan joint national airline with strategic partner backing

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Uzbekistan Airways plans a limited IPO as it looks to move forward with partial listing Uzbekistan Airways says it will proceed with a limited initial public offering, signaling a continued push to monetize and restructure access to capital markets rather than pursue a full listing. The update frames the airline’s next-step financing path and ownership strategy.

2026-04-21T22:25:19.353972-07:00

Uzbekistan Airways plans a limited IPO as it looks to move forward with partial listing

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SpaceX secures an option to acquire Cursor, valuing the AI coding startup at up to $60B SpaceX said it has an option to acquire code-generation startup Cursor later this year for $60 billion or, alternatively, pay $10 billion for a coding partnership—positioning software as a central pillar of its AI strategy. The move comes as SpaceX leverages its work with xAI amid intensifying competition in AI developer tools.

2026-04-21T15:36:38.203685-07:00

SpaceX secures an option to acquire Cursor, valuing the AI coding startup at up to $60B

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AERO Friedrichshafen sets record for business aviation as AX Aero Group unveils an integrated bizav services platform AERO Friedrichshafen opened with a heightened focus on business aviation, posting record participation: the show’s biggest-ever business aviation contingent (50 aircraft on static and in halls) and nearly 860 exhibitors from 50 countries. At the same time, AX Aero Group announced a new integrated aviation-business model combining six companies to deliver an end-to-end corporate aviation solution.

2026-04-21T08:19:36.677476-07:00

AERO Friedrichshafen sets record for business aviation as AX Aero Group unveils an integrated bizav services platform

AeroTime

Dronamics secures Japan investment via Asia Air Survey; opens Japan subsidiary to scale Black Swan MALE drone operations in Asia Dronamics says Japan’s Asia Air Survey is its first Japanese investor, pairing capital with a plan to market the Black Swan MALE drone across Asia. The company is also opening a Japan subsidiary to expand Black Swan operations and grow a local footprint.

2026-04-21T08:11:19.808676-07:00

Dronamics secures Japan investment via Asia Air Survey; opens Japan subsidiary to scale Black Swan MALE drone operations in Asia

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GE Aerospace keeps 2026 guidance after strong Q1; LEAP deliveries jump 63% as supply frictions ease, with Iran-war risk delayed GE Aerospace says it is on track for the high end of its 2026 profit outlook, reporting a 63% surge in LEAP deliveries to 520 engines amid improving supply conditions. Management cites services momentum and strong orders, but flags a tougher backdrop from higher coil prices, fuel supply constraints, and potential delayed aftermarket pressure tied to Iran-war fallout.

2026-04-21T07:20:06.145091-07:00

GE Aerospace keeps 2026 guidance after strong Q1; LEAP deliveries jump 63% as supply frictions ease, with Iran-war risk delayed

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Trump endorses a buyer for Spirit Airlines and resists United–American merger

Namibia and Botswana plan joint national airline with strategic partner backing

Uzbekistan Airways plans a limited IPO as it looks to move forward with partial listing

SpaceX secures an option to acquire Cursor, valuing the AI coding startup at up to $60B

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