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Airline ticket fares may not get cheaper despite an agreement between Washington and Tehran that has caused oil prices to fall below $80/bbl. Limited Seat Availability, Steady Demand Analysts cited by Business Insider in a report on Tuesday said that airlines have little reason to roll back fares...

A transport safety bill passed in the House of Representatives is drawing criticism from Democrats that could block agencies from using flight data to help locate privately owned jets. Aircraft Data Used To Identify Private Jets According to a report by Politico on Sunday, lawmakers argue that the...

Global airlines could face more bankruptcies and consolidation this year as soaring jet fuel prices driven by the Iran war push budget carriers to the brink, the head of the global airline body warned on Saturday. Budget Carriers Bear The Brunt International Air Transport Association Director...

On Friday, a federal jury in Seattle ruled in favor of Boeing Co (NYSE:BA), rejecting claims that the aerospace giant concealed critical safety information tied to the 737 MAX system linked to two fatal crashes. Boeing Wins 737 MAX Fraud Case LOT Polish Airlines had accused Boeing of withholding...

Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) CEO Ed Bastian has said that the company will be prioritizing expanding globally rather than considering consolidation in the U.S. aviation industry. Global Expansion In an interview on Monday, Bastian said that the company wasn’t keen on consolidation in the...

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has slammed his President Joe Biden-era counterpart, Pete Buttigieg, for causing the Notice To Air Mission/Airmen (NOTAM) system to break down under his tutelage, amid air traffic control modernization efforts. First Nationwide Grounding Since 9/11 In a post on X on...

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) criticized President Donald Trump and his handling of the Iran war on Sunday amid Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc.‘s (OTC:FLYYQ) grounding of its fleet over the weekend. ‘Affordability Is A Hoax,’ Says Newsom In a post on the social media platform X on...

Editor’s note: The story has been updated to include a response from Delta. Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) has reportedly canceled several flights amid changes to its schedule, as well as personnel, while also considering a possible end to free food on its flights. Delta Cancels Flights The...

A Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. (OTC:FLYYQ) fan kicked off a crowdsourcing endeavor to buy the budget airline operator after it ceased its operations as creditors refused to support a government-backed $500 million rescue plan. Green Bay Packers Models Hunter Peterson, a fan of the airline, kicked...

Budget airline operators Frontier Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ULCC) and Avelo are reportedly among a group of airlines seeking a $2.5 billion relief package from President Donald Trump in exchange for convertible equity stakes in the companies. Jet Fuel Costs On Sunday, the Wall Street Journal...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) has slammed United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) CEO Scott Kirby‘s comments about a possible merger with American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL). Consolidation Not Competition In a post on X on Thursday, Warren shared her criticism of United’s...

President Donald Trump floated the idea of the White House purchasing struggling flight operator Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. (OTC:FLYYQ) on Thursday, suggesting that it can be sold for a profit later. ‘I Think We Just Buy It,’ Says Trump During a press briefing, Trump was asked about...

Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) CEO Kelly Ortberg on Wednesday expressed optimism about the aircraft manufacturer’s orders from Chinese airlines ahead of President Donald Trump‘s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Confident About China Deals During Boeing’s earnings call with...

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has touted the revamped Air Traffic Control system in the U.S. aviation sector, sharing that the Donald Trump administration was retiring dated technology amid its modernization program. Leaps And Bounds Of Progress In a post on the social media platform X on...

Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. (OTC:FLYYQ) could reportedly halt operations within days as the creditors raise doubts about the company’s ability to clear dues. Spirit To Liquidate? On Thursday, CBS News reported that the airline could halt its operations within the coming days, raising...