bankruptcy

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It also acquired parachute maker Pioneer Aerospace in 2023 and specialty RF filter firm Akoustis in 2025 after each of those companies filed for bankruptcy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

It terminated its work with Viridos in March 2023, according to documents filed as part of the smaller company’s chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

One of the creditors, who has begun bankruptcy proceedings against de Min to try to recover his money, said the situation was "heartbreaking" because they had "trusted someone".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Spirit, the low-cost carrier that filed for its second bankruptcy last year, cut several routes earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

General Motors was days away from filing for bankruptcy.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama