US mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover, CBS News reports
24/04/2026 20:43
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is exploring using the Defense Production Act as part of a strategy to save the beleaguered Spirit Airlines, CBS News reported on Friday, citing U.S. officials familiar with the discussions. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh and Christian Martinez, Editing by Bhargav Acharya) ((Kanishka.Singh@thomsonreuters.com; +12024508248;))
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