SEC Chair Doubts Spirit Airlines Bailout Viability
Also worth going back and looking at @SecDuffy comments to @Reuters 10 days ago questioning viability of @SpiritAirlines bailout https://t.co/NbzYtXChNB
Sec Duffy Says No Rescue for Budget Airlines Now
The biggest news today out of @SecDuffy is that he does not think a government rescue is warranted of budget airlines "at this point" https://t.co/ygxeLLrgTK
Budget Carriers Challenge Claim that Policies Favor Big Airlines
Budget airlines respond to @AirlinesDotOrg saying major carriers suggest government policy "should continue to favor the largest and most entrenched carriers who are unabashedly steering customers toward higher priced offerings. Notably, many of the airline 'self-help' measures described by A4A...
May 2026 AEROSPACE: Tankers, Weapon Rush, Typhoon, Ukraine
Re-up! In the latest edition of AEROSPACE - May 2026 - tankers in the danger zone, accelerating weapons development, Eurofighter Typhoon & future Ukrainian air force #avgeek https://t.co/PICLXlhRG5 https://t.co/0WZJzj7unA
Shock at Spirit's Shutdown Despite Personal Loyalty
If you know me in real life (or my posts on socials lol) you know I always say I fly anyone who will get me there and I've flown with everyone and I've had flights canceled with everyone. I've never...
President Stubbornly Frames Spirit Rescue as Creditor Issue
Duffy: The president was like a dog on a bone trying to keep Spirit alive: "This was a creditor issue"
History Will Call Biden's Spirit‑JetBlue Block a Mistake
.@SecDuffy: History judges the Biden decision to reject the Spirit JetBlue merger in 2024 as a "massive mistake" https://t.co/HCxk8WgdOD
Airlines Provide Jump Seats, Preferential Interviews for Stranded Spirit Staff
.@SecDuffy says airlines are offering jump seats/spare seats for Spirit employees who are stranded and offering preferential interviews for Spirit employees who have lost jobs
American Airlines Revives Seatback Screens, Promises More
American Airlines Bringing Back Seatback Screens — Customer Chief Says “Stay Tuned” - View from the Wing https://t.co/GV73Gg7Tvi
Spirit's Collapse Ends Cheap Flights, Costs 17,000 Jobs
Rest in peace, Spirit, the airline that Americans loved to hate, but which unquestionably made travel cheaper and more accessible for all of us. Thinking of the 17,000 employees and contractors who lost their jobs at 3a.m today.
Airline Crisis Signals Need for Re‑regulation
Everyone but United and Delta is in varying degrees of trouble. JetBlue is on the verge of going under. There have been 240 airline bankruptcies since deregulation. If we want an airline system we need to regulate it.
Spirit Layoffs Signal Soaring Flight Prices Ahead
I feel awful for all the Spirit employees who are now without work, in this economy. Finding out in the wee hours of the morning, via email. And if you don’t think this is terrible news for travelers too, just...
Rising Fuel Costs Threaten Spirit's Low‑cost Flights
You wonder what happened to Spirit Airlines? Kerosene prices doubled in the past 3 months… now poor and middle class Americans lost their low cost flight options. https://t.co/eKxpFeDYms
Celebrating Spirit's Loyal Customers with a Crypto Shoutout
Spirit was a small airline. But there are those who loved it. To those dedicated customers of Spirit, this one's for you solana:6BBd7J2HyAEWHZBFuHh4dYomypW8cnjRKaeVsrYeAwqL https://t.co/qqUbJaIXca
Spirit Airlines Collapses as Iran War Spikes Fuel
Spirit Airlines is the first major economic casualty of Trump’s war with Iran. Rising fuel prices derailed the company’s turnaround plan as it had projected for $2.20 per gallon but prices hit $4.50 a gallon in April. 17,000 employees are out...
Farewell Spirit: The Airline Everyone Loved to Hate
I wrote an obituary for the most important airline that everyone loved to hate. Spirit, this one’s for you. https://thepointsguy.com/news/spirit-airlines-shuts-down/
Spirit's Final Flight Bids Farewell to Sky
Listen: Final Spirit Airlines Flight Asked Tower, “Are We The Last One?” — Then Said Goodbye - View from the Wing https://t.co/zKfo8yE3MB
Budget Airlines Face Collapse as Fuel Costs Surge
First airline to cease operations as a result of the Middle Eastern crisis is U.S. budget carrier Spirit Airlines. A few airline CEOs I spoke to recently said the situation is tougher for budget carriers given their thin margins. They have...
Yttrium Shortage Threatens Aircraft; US Seeks New Sources
Yttrium is obscure and only traded in the thousands of tons each year. But aircraft will fall out of the sky without it. China controls production and has exported very little to the US over the past year. That might...
Spirit Airlines Initiates Operational Shutdown Amid Crisis
Spirit Airlines has begun a shutdown of its operations https://t.co/1KJsScfWts (via @theaircurrent & TAC/Intel) https://t.co/Y4ZHpea96s
Low‑Cost Carriers Keep Prices Low, Spirit’s Loss Felt
Sad to see Spirit Airlines go More than anything, low cost Airlines benefit every flyer because they force more expensive options to lower prices almost everywhere. The better ending would've been a merger with JetBlue or Frontier
Ten Spirit A320s Spotted Flying Over U.S. Early May
Current snapshot of 10 Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 family aircraft airborne over the United States on May 2, 2026 at 12:24am ET. https://t.co/bpczVEcsUR
Iran Conflict Reveals US Firepower Limits to Rivals
Iran War Gives U.S.’s Rivals a Real-Time Look at Its Firepower—Adversaries have watched the U.S. burn through missile stockpiles, seen new tech in action and witnessed what cheap weapons can do to a stronger foe @timothywmartin @tggrove @ByChunHan https://t.co/u1iHjjA18i
Spaceflight Hubs Share Sunny, Theme‑park Locales
The two hubs of spaceflight in the US are central Florida and southern California. They are also both very sunny and filled with theme parks. What's the connection?
Three Cutting‑edge Aero Antennas Debut From Amazon, ThinKom, SpaceX
Three new aero antennas have arrived on the scene. Welcome to Amazon Leo’s electronically steered phased array antenna, ThinKom’s multi-orbit ThinAir Nexus mechanically steered phased array, and SpaceX Starlink’s newest electronically steered phased array kit. https://t.co/x9eb3j5KWu
Launch Tomorrow: Watch Three New Pelicans Live
About 24 hours until launch and we’re sending three more Pelicans up! 🛰️ You’ll be able to watch the livestream here: https://t.co/q2zo9uFhDK Launch window opens at 11:59 pm PT / 2:59 ET tomorrow.
Allow JetBlue‑Spirit Merger to Boost Competition
The government should have allowed the JetBlue / Spirit merger to go through. Together they are some competition for the bigger airlines, but apart they are both in a lot of trouble.
Modified Ex‑Qatari Jet Ready as New Air Force One
New VC-25B Air Force One “Bridge” Aircraft Now Fully Modified And Flight Tested The ex-Qatari royal flight aircraft is scheduled to be delivered to the Presidential Airlift Group this summer after a warp speed modifications and testing regime. https://t.co/pwFoonedWL
Supersonic Flights Demand Superior Wi‑Fi for Awake Travelers
Contrary to popular belief, great wifi is even more important on supersonic flights. People (try to) sleep through today's long subsonic redeyes. When these flights shift to faster daytime flights, passengers will want to be awake and connected.
China Escalates Stealth Flying‑wing Drone Testing
Massive Chinese Stealth Flying Wings Spotted Together At Secretive Drone Test Base Testing of China's very large flying-wing drones appears to be ramping up, along with one unmanned fighter-like design. Latest on 'Monster of Malan' and more: https://t.co/9CYsXtUVYI
Future Ukrainian Air Force: Ghosts, Vipers, Gripen, Mirage
Ghosts, Vipers, Gripens & Mirages - @EagleMena looks at the future Ukrainian Air Force 'In the latest issue of AEROSPACE - May 2026' #avgeek https://t.co/wiRuHNXDiN https://t.co/wRZnDZTEQC
Qatar's New AF One Aircraft Set for Summer Delivery
Just in: AF says new Qatari-`Bridge' AF One ready for delivery this summer: ``The aircraft is on schedule to roll out in a new red, white and blue livery this summer,'' service says; L3 Harris disclosed as contractor modifying it.
Starship Funding Nears Apollo-Level Investment, Space Routine
.@elonmusk disclosed $15 billion spent in developing Starship (in IPO filing). The entire Apollo program cost ~$25 billion (1973 dollars). One private company is approaching Moon-program levels of investment to make space routine. Thank you. Humanity is grateful.
Dark Eagle Extends Moscow Reach via Middle East
An interesting wrinkle to @mgerrydoyle's story is that Dark Eagle can also range Moscow from Israel, Jordan and the Gulf. https://t.co/MgOn1Ht6oI
Artemis II Crew Weigh Elon Musk’s Role in Space Revival
I asked the crew of Artemis II how much credit @elonmusk deserves for bringing back America’s space program https://t.co/HxoL0FzEtC
Behind the Camera: Guess the Turbine Component
Filming the inaugural episode of Boom Turbine Tuesdays. Trivia question: what’s that part behind us? https://t.co/k8UnHf04Hx
Tesla Earns $573M Selling Parts to SpaceX, xAI
Yes, did you expect them to buy inferior products from competitors? If SpaceX needs vehicles or battery packs... who did you think they were going to buy them from?
Witnessing Orion's Integrity: Humanity's Leap Into Space
Surreal to see THE Integrity in person today at work. Flight hardware that took humanity further than ever before. Space is just plain cool 😎 Orion gleams bright, Moon joy pulling us forward—l, One world looking up.
Spirit's Potential Collapse Marks First US Airline Failure Since 2006
We don't know for sure if today is the last day for Spirit Airlines, but If it feels like it's been a long time since the U.S. lost an airline this way, it's because it has. The last major airline...
United Readies Aid for Spirit Customers if Airline Collapses
CHICAGO, May 1 (Reuters) - United Airlines said on Friday it was preparing to support Spirit Airlines customers and employees in case the bankrupt carrier shuts down its operations.
American Airlines Caps Fares to Aid Stranded Spirit Travelers
.@AmericanAir on possible @SpiritAirlines shutdown: "The American Airlines team is prepared to do all it can to support Spirit Airlines customers and team members. To help customers whose travel may be disrupted, we immediately implemented fare caps on Main Cabin tickets for Spirit routes where we also offer nonstop service and will continue to support as many customers as possible."
Bondholders' Holdout Triggers Spirit Airlines' Liquidation
Spirit Airlines is shutting down. The bondholders had two choices: 1. Take 10% of the equity in a Trump-backed reorg. 2. Hold out for more and risk liquidation. They held out. The cash ran out. Liquidation it is.
Capitalism's Cycle: Failures Thrive Without Bailouts
It's sad but ok when a business fails—and it's good that POTUS didn't go through with a bailout. Capitalism garbage collects the losers and redirects resources to the winners. Spirit airplanes will be reborn before too long in someone else's...
Moon‑based AI Training, Earth‑orbit Inference Cuts Latency
Prediction: AI-Model Training on the Moon (Lunar poles with continuous sunlight); AI-Inference in Earth orbit (with minimal speed of light delays).
Janet Petro Retires; Deputy Kelvin Manning Steps In
Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, who served as Acting NASA Administrator at the start of the second Trump Administration, is retiring. https://t.co/DTzPOAVhps Kelvin Manning, currently her deputy, will be acting Center Director.
Boom Engineers Unveil AI-Powered DAQ-in-a-Box
During Innovation Week, a couple Boom engineers made DAQ in a Box: an AI-enabled data acquisition system. And their demo was epic. https://t.co/6Em7TEbkTi
Delta Jet Fire Injures Passenger; Lawsuit Follows
Delta Jet Caught Fire After Landing In Seattle — Passenger Injured On Evacuation Slide Now Sues - View from the Wing https://t.co/lVnb6vnWcq
Spirit Airlines' Clever Strategy Earns Crucial Point
Get smart on how Spirit Airlines got this point. A must read from @theaircurrent. https://t.co/bf8E8VchqB
Spirit Airlines May Shut Down: Ticket Holders' Next Steps
Spirit Airlines Is Preparing to Cease Operations: What to Expect and What to Do if You Have a Ticket https://t.co/sHCW8OdqGQ
Spirit Airlines Faces Shutdown, Thousands of Jobs at Risk
Say goodbye to Spirit Airlines... the low cost carrier could shut down any day. Thousands of jobs at risk. Hoping other airlines absorb the crews and staff. Tough end for an airline that made flying affordable for so many.