Adam Pilarski, Senior Vice President at Avitas says that bigger isn't always better when it comes to the airline space, and that the $11 billion merger between AMR Corp and US Airways isn't a good idea.
Basili Alukos, Airline Analyst, Morningstar says that a U.S. Airways and AMR deal is great as far as both airlines are concerned. He says the deal marks the end of a period of consolidation in the U.S. airlines industry.
US Airways and AMR, the parent of American Airlines, are close to reaching a merger agreement, in a deal that would create the world's largest airline, according to a person familiar with the situation.
CNBC's Phil LeBeau has the update on two big developments coming from the aviation sector this morning. Boeing has a plan to fix its 787 battery problem, and a merger in the works to create the world's largest airline.
Michael Boyd, Boyd Group International chairman, discusses Boeing's new battery plan for its troubled Dreamliner; and weighs in on a mega deal brewing between American Airlines and U.S. Airways.