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The Latest Breaking News from Spirit

Poor quality control, race for profits behind Boeing’s troubles

Door plug blowing out on An Alaska Airline Boeing aircraft has brought the plane maker under scrutiny again.

Al Jazeera

Spirit Airlines Rebounds On Guidance Hike As Weather Scrambles Airline Schedules

Spirit Airlines rebounded Friday on a business update, plans to fight blocked merger with JetBlue. Weather hampers airlines.

Investors Business Daily

Stock Market Today: Stocks Drop as Strong Retail Sales Lower Rate-Cut Hopes

Consumer spending remained surprisingly strong in December, data from the Census Bureau showed.

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U.S. judge blocks JetBlue's acquisition of Spirit, saying deal would hurt consumers

JetBlue, the nation's sixth-largest airline, sought to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion. The judge said "the consumers that rely on Spirit's unique, low-price model would likely be harmed."

WEKU

Stocks drop as federal judge blocks Spirit-JetBlue merger

Discover the latest updates on the U.S. stock market, including the decline in major industries, the rise in Treasury yields, and the blocked merger betwee...

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Spirit Airlines shares plummet 47% after blocked .8B merger

Spirit Airlines shares drop 47% after merger with JetBlue is blocked by federal judge. JetBlue shares rise 4.9% despite disagreement with ruling.

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Federal Judge Blocks JetBlue-Spirit Merger, Citing Competition Concerns

A federal judge blocks the .8 billion JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger, citing competition concerns and potential harm to consumers. Spirit shares plummet ...

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US Judge Blocks JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Merger

A US federal judge on Tuesday ruled against JetBlue's $3.8 billion takeover of low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, saying that the deal would reduce competition.

International Business Times

Spirit Airlines Stock Descends 50% After Judge Blocks Merger With JetBlue

SAVE stock tanked Tuesday after a federal judge blocked JetBlue's $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines.

Investors Business Daily

Boeing opens factories to airlines and adds more checks after blowout

Team to be sent to inspect processes at main supplier as part of efforts to demonstrate safety of 737 Max 9

The Guardian - UK

The FAA is tightening oversight of Boeing and will audit production of the 737 Max 9

Regulators say they're increasing control of Boeing production after a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 jet, and will re-examine whether the company can be trusted to assess the safety of its own planes.

WEKU

A recent lawsuit alleges 'excessive' defects at Boeing parts supplier

The lawsuit doesn't specifically mention door plug systems like the one that failed last week. But it adds to the scrutiny of Spirit AeroSystems, which has been linked to other problems.

WEKU

Boeing 737 Max: What is the future for the troubled plane?

The aircraft is under scrutiny following a terrifying incident at 16,000ft. Simon Calder investigates whether Boeing’s most successful jet will be able to stay flying amid safety concerns

The Independent UK

How the Alaska Airlines flight will impact the future of air travel

In the short term, experts say passengers should anticipate flight cancellations, writes Michelle Del Rey

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Boeing's Woes Deepen as Door Plug Issues Persist

Boeing faces mounting pressure as investigations into the blowout on an Alaska Airlines plane reveal potential quality issues with subcontractor Spirit Aer...

The Independent UK

Investigation into why a panel blew off a Boeing Max 9 jet focuses on missing bolts

Federal regulators are extending the grounding of some Boeing jets after an Alaska Airlines plane lost a side panel last week

The Street

Here is what the new JetBlue CEO has planned for the airline

Current chief executive Robin Hayes announced plans to step down amid declining health.

The Independent UK

A look at recent crashes and safety problems involving Boeing planes

The blowout of part of the fuselage on a Boeing 737 Max flying over Oregon is the latest in a string of safety problems — including two devastating crashes — for the aerospace giant based in Arlington, Virginia

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Analysts, Unfazed By 737 Max 9 Grounding, Say Spirit And Boeing Stock Are Buys

Analysts still rate Boeing stock, Spirit AeroSystems a buy after the FAA grounded all 737 Max 9 aircraft.

Investors Business Daily

More Loose Fasteners Discovered On 737 Max 9s. Spirit, Boeing Stock Lower.

Boeing stock and Spirit AeroSystems traded lower Tuesday as airlines prepared for FAA mandated inspections of Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft.

The Guardian - UK

Boeing shares fall after door panel blown out of plane mid-flight

Parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems also affected after US regulators ground 737 Max 9s with door plugs

The Independent UK

Explainer: Missing door 'plug' may hold vital clues to how a gaping hole blew open on a jetliner

Few people thought much about “plugs” that seal unused exits on planes until one of them failed and blew a hole in an Alaska Airlines jet

AAP

Fire stay top of WNBL ladder with win over Bendigo

The Townsville Fire have overcome a rare quiet outing from captain Sami Whitcomb to post an 86-72 WNBL road win over the Bendigo Spirit.

Investors Business Daily

Boeing, Spirit, Alaska Air Dive After FAA Grounds Boeing 737 MAX 9 Jets

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems face another 737 Max defect question after a close call for Alaska Airlines.

The Street

The single most popular route on Spirit Airlines will surprise you

The low-cost airline will be flying between these two cities 247 times this January.

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