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Last Updated: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, 1:55 PM PST
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Spirit Airlines Cleared to Exit Bankruptcy in Take-Private Deal
By Bloomberg: Spirit Airlines Inc. won court approval to leave bankruptcy via a lender-backed take-private deal after rejecting a takeover offer from rival Frontier Group Holdings Inc.

Avianca Plans Nicaragua-Fort Lauderdale Service, Joins Spirit On Route
By Aviation Week: Avianca will open service between Managua Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Nicaragua and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida.

Abu Dhabi's long-haul carrier Etihad Airways sees record $476 million profit in 2024
By The Independent: Long-haul carrier Etihad Airways has announced it made a record $427 million profit in 2024, part of a financial rebound for the Abu Dhabi-based airline.

China's Air White Whale W5000 Cargo Drone Gets Backing From Courier
By Aviation Week: Air White Whale has signed a pact with local courier Kuayue Express to see how its W5000 uncrewed cargo aircraft could operate cargo services.

airBaltic successfully completes construction of the Baltic cargo hub
By caasint.com: airBaltic announces the successful completion of the new Baltic Cargo Hub – the largest dedicated air cargo handling facility in the Baltic.

Alaska and Hawaiian to combine under single operating certificate in ‘near term’
By FlightGlobal: Hawaiian still operates as a separate carrier and presents as its own outward-facing brand, but its network and schedules are increasingly coming under the management of Alaska Air Group.

Boeing’s 777X test aircraft, WH002 has landed in Curaçao in the Caribbean for a series of flight tests in tropical conditions
By Aerospace Testing Intnl: Boeing has progressed 777x flight testing to Curaçao for its hot and humid conditions.