Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers

Allegiant Air said Wednesday it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, finalizing a deal that combines two low-cost carriers at a turbulent time for the budget airline industry following the recent shutdown of rival Spirit Airlines. Las Vegas-based Allegiant said the transaction closed after receiving required regulatory and shareholder approvals. When the deal was first announced in January, Allegiant said it was valued at about $1.5 billion, including debt. (www.msn.com) More...

Interview: Flyte CEO Marc Sellouk Wants to Rethink How America Travels

An interview with Marc Sellouk, CEO of Flyte, on regional air mobility, Very Light Jets, and how private aviation could become a faster, more reliable alternative to congested commercial air travel. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

United Airlines Is Flying to Venezuela Again This August After Nine Years Away

United Airlines announced on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, that it will resume nonstop daily service between its Houston hub and Venezuela's capital, Caracas, ending a nine-year absence from a market the carrier once served continuously for nearly two decades. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Plane crash reported off Melbourne coast; 11 rescued by U.S. Coast Guard

Plane crash 80 miles off Florida's east coast 10 rescued after plane went down about 80 miles off Melbourne, FL; U.S. Coast Guard and 920th Rescue Wing responded. Rob Landers and J.D. Gallop (www.floridatoday.com) More...