Spirit

IU Spirit Award Honors Innovative Dual Students for the First Time

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Dusseldorf, Germany – The IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) has awarded its first IU Spirit Award, recognizing students on dual study programs who demonstrate innovation and commitment through their projects, theses, and initiatives. The award, presented for the first time in 2024, honors projects that excel in innovative strength, practical implementation, and the application of current research findings. Over 40 entries from 13 different degree programs were submitted for the IU Spirit Award this year. The winner of the jury prize is Jonathan Siepmann, a dual student from Dusseldorf studying Mechanical Engineering. Siepmann … Read more

Low-Cost Air Carriers JetBlue and Spirit Airlines End $3.8bn Merger Deal After US Judge Blocks Acquisition

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New York, USA – Low-cost air carriers JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines have terminated their $3.8 billion merger agreement, following a previous ruling by a US judge in January that blocked the deal due to anti-competition concerns. The merger, if successful, would have created the United States’ fifth-largest carrier and would have helped Spirit Airlines secure its survival. However, the deal faced obstacles ever since a Boston judge warned that it would harm consumers by reducing competition. JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty informed employees through an internal note seen by Reuters that the likelihood of obtaining … Read more

Hawaii’s High Court Upholds Hawaiian Spirit Law, Rejects US Supreme Court’s Stance on Gun Rights

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – The state of Hawaii’s highest court has made a significant ruling, asserting that individuals can be prosecuted for carrying firearms in public without a permit. The landmark decision appears to be a rebuke to the US Supreme Court, which has recently shown favor towards expanding gun rights. The case that led to this ruling involved Christopher Wilson, who was found to be in possession of an unregistered, loaded pistol in public. Wilson had initially requested that the weapons possession charges be dismissed, claiming that they violated his right to bear arms under … Read more

Judge’s Blockage of JetBlue Deal Sends Spirit Airlines on an Uncertain Path

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Spirit Airlines’ future is uncertain following a court decision that blocked its planned acquisition of JetBlue. The ruling came as a blow to the budget carrier, which sought to expand its route network and increase competition in the airline industry. The legal battle began when the Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the deal in February, but it faced opposition from consumer groups and competing airlines. Spirit Airlines, known for its low fares and no-frills service, argued that the merger would benefit consumers by offering more choices and improved connectivity. However, a … Read more