Spirit Airlines was back in court over the weekend, once again seeking the protections of the US Bankruptcy Code, a move it claims was forced by a business partner.
Airplanes and Airports
FAA Plans Extended Newark Capacity Cap
The FAA wants to keep capacity down at Newark for an additional year, hoping operations will remain vaguely reasonable.
Riyadh Air Secures Slots for Heathrow Service
Riyadh Air expects to operate flights to London Heathrow at some point this winter, with slots secured.
American, Porter Air Plan Transborder Cooperation
American Airlines and Porter Air are teaming up to boost transborder traffic.
Delta, Aeromexico JV Smacked Down, Again
Any hopes Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico had that the US DoT softened its position relative to their Joint Venture renewal in the 18 months since initially calling for it to die were dashed this morning.
Avelo Bails on West Coast; Breeze Backfills a Bit
Avelo is closing its west coast operations by early December, while Breeze will replace some routes in March 2026.
Aegean Adds XLRs to Accelerate India Access
Aegean Airlines is adding the A321XLR to its fleet, with plans to serve India from early 2026.
Planes and Politics: Major Airbus Orders from Malaysia
A pair of major aircraft orders, announced on an official government visit, is a big deal. But is it a political statement or just the natural growth path for AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines?
SAS Picks E2 for Short-Haul Fleet Boost
SAS will acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 jets from late 2027, refreshing and revamping its short-haul operational capabilities.
Cabotage in Canada? Competition Bureau Recommends Increased Foreign Airline Ops
Can foreign investment help crack the Air Canada/WestJet duopoly in Canada? The country’s Competition Bureau believes cabotage and foreign ownership of airlines are part of a multi-pronged solution.