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Spirit rejects JetBlue’s buyout offer
The ultra-low-cost carrier dismissed the US$3.6 billion offer as its board of directors determined it “does not constitute a superior proposal”, and its pending transaction with Frontier will deliver better value for shareholders and customers.
Read moreBoeing CEO regrets Trump Air Force One deal
/ | 3 Comments on Boeing CEO regrets Trump Air Force One dealBoeing’s CEO has said its Air Force One deal with the United States government was a risk the company “shouldn’t have taken” amid reporting higher first quarter losses.
Read moreUK judge rejects Qatar’s bid to revoke A321 order cancellation
The ruling means that Airbus can now sell the in-demand jets to other carriers.
Read morePilots attempt mid-air aircraft swap for Red Bull
/Luke Aikins and Andy Farrington, both pilots and cousins attempted the stunt on Monday, and while Aikins was able to safely land his swapped Cessna 182, Farrington was forced to parachute land as his aircraft crashed into the Arizona desert.
Read moreBoeing 787s set to resume delivery in late 2022
/In January, deliveries of the 787 jets were expected to finally resume in April, but now the timestamp has been pushed back to May, and likely longer, according to the sources.
Read moreWhite House drops transport mask mandate
The decision marks the first relaxation of major COVID-19 restrictions for travel in the US after almost two years of upholding the federal mandate, and many airlines have welcomed the decision.
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