Airbus, Boeing complete Spirit AeroSystems sites’ acquisitions
Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems announced their merger on July 1, 2024.
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Collapsed-gear WestJet Boeing 737-800 returns to Canada
The aircraft's main landing gear (MLG) collapsed on September 7, 2025.
Qatar Airways abruptly replaces CEO, appoints ex-Doha Airport CCO
Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer had only led Qatar Airways for two years.
Smartwings snubs LOT, opts for merger with Pegasus Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines seemingly had been the leading candidate to acquire Smartwings.
Delta, United acquire stakes in newly merged Republic Airways
The combined entity should operate over 8,300 weekly departures on behalf of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines in December.
Southwest Airlines takes EBIT hit of at least $100 million due to US government shutdown and higher fuel prices
Southwest Airlines initially estimated an EBIT of between $600 million and $800 million in 2025, with the guidance now being revised to around $500 million.
Air France adds Atlanta, Boston, Houston & Tel Aviv to La Première network
In the summer of 2026, Air France will deploy its new La Première suites to 14 destinations.