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Aviation Week in Review: Boeing Explores Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition, Wizz Air Grounds Jets, and United Faces FAA Scrutiny

The aviation industry saw major developments, led by Boeing entering talks to reacquire its former subsidiary and key supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, amidst ongoing quality control investigations. Wizz Air has been forced to ground approximately 20% of its fleet due to mandatory inspections of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, impacting its operational capacity. In Europe, Lufthansa faced significant travel disruptions as both ground staff and cabin crew unions initiated separate strikes over pay disputes. Additionally, United Airlines is now under increased oversight from the FAA following a series of recent safety-related incidents across its fleet. The proposed merger between Korean Air and Asiana also advanced, receiving conditional approval from European regulators.

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