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AirAsia confirmed a 150-jet A220-300 order in Montreal, the largest in the type's history, pushing the programme past 1,000 firm orders. Allegiant and Sun Country shareholders vote today on their $1.5bn merger.
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Airbus holds a "historic" A220 announcement in Montreal today with AirAsia X reported as the buyer for 150 jets. Frontier posted record adjusted Q1 revenue of $1.1bn but guided a wider Q2 loss as jet fuel approaches $4.25 per gallon. United quietly pulled 9,000 O'Hare summer departures.
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Brent crude hit $115 on Monday after fresh Hormuz escalation erased Iran's peace proposal optimism. Frontier reports Q1 earnings this morning with 14.9% revenue growth expected. Delta launched Seattle–Rome yesterday as its Alaska rivalry begins.
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Spirit Airlines shut down at 3am ET on May 2 after a $500mn federal bailout collapsed, ending 34 years of flying and becoming the first major US airline failure since 2001. Allegiant and Sun Country shareholders vote Thursday on their $1.5bn merger.
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Spirit Airlines ceased operations this week — the first major US carrier to shut down in 25 years. This edition covers the collapse, a $21.4bn China Southern Airbus order, Copa's 60-jet 737 MAX deal, Air Canada's first A321XLR, the week in fuel markets, and MRO fallout from the liquidation.
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Spirit Airlines is still flying after Thursday's court hearing was postponed, with a Monday ruling now expected on its $500mn federal bailout. EASA reviews its Gulf airspace bulletin today. India cuts jet fuel export duties while leaving domestic rates unchanged, giving Indian carriers no relief.
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Spirit Airlines faces a bankruptcy court ruling today that will determine whether a $500mn federal bailout keeps it flying. AerCap posted record adjusted earnings of $5.39 per share. Copa Airlines ordered up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX jets. Air Canada, JAL and EVA Air all report earnings today.
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ICAO warns of escalating military threats to civilian airspace; the business jet market posts a steady Q1; Etihad launches its biggest-ever US expansion; United opens its largest transatlantic schedule; and JetBlue's new boarding system divides loyalists on day one.
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Alaska Airlines crosses the Atlantic for the first time today. JetBlue reports before the open. The Spirit bailout has expanded to a $2.5 billion sector-wide intervention covering Frontier and Avelo. Airbus publishes Q1 results tonight. Tuesday has a lot to answer for.
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Ryanair exits Berlin, Emirates returns to Beirut, Kuwait reopens its skies, Cuba loses Iberia, and Turkish Airlines cuts 18 routes. Monday's five stories in commercial aviation.
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EASA reviews its bulletin this morning. Spirit's bailout was confirmed close in court yesterday. Airbus, Norwegian, and JetBlue report next week. Tuesday 28 April is the most congested single day of the aviation earnings season so far.
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American Airlines reports this morning with record revenue growth expected against a $0.45 loss per share. The Spirit bailout is in advanced discussions — Kirby says no on yesterday's call. EASA renews its Middle East bulletin today. The week's final chapter opens now.