CAAM and Malaysian Police Intensify MYAirline Financial Investigations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is set to re-audit the air operator certificate (AOC) renewal checklist for the… Read More »
Star Marianas Air Appeals Ruling in Port Authority Dispute
In an ongoing legal saga, Star Marianas Air (S2, Tinian) and the Commonwealth Ports Authority are making moves to challenge… Read More »
Thailand’s Really Cool Airlines Delays Launch to 2024 and Targets Japan as First Market
Thailand’s highly-anticipated Really Cool Airlines (LUV) has adjusted its launch timeline, with plans now set for the second quarter of… Read More »
Kenyan Parliament Urges Swift Safety Inspections on Skyward Express Aircraft
Kenyan lawmakers have formally petitioned the National Assembly to initiate urgent safety inspections on all aircraft operated by Skyward Express,… Read More »
Zambia Airways Updates Aircraft Registration to 9J-ZAD for Administrative Reasons
In a recent development, Zambia Airways has officially re-registered its first B737-800, previously known as 9J-HHZ (msn 40961), to the… Read More »
Lockheed Martin Exits U.S. Air Force Tanker Bid, Boosting Boeing’s KC-46 Program
Lockheed Martin, a leading defense contractor, has decided to bow out of the U.S. Air Force’s competition to produce at… Read More »
Ryanair’s Challenges to Alitalia and Brussels Airlines Aid Rejected by EU Court
The General Court of the European Union has dismissed legal challenges brought by Ryanair against the state aid provided to… Read More »
European Commission has a Positive Outlook on Kazakhstan’s Aviation Safety Efforts
The European Commission has expressed a positive outlook on the level of aviation safety in Kazakhstan following a high-level meeting… Read More »
Mexico’s New State-Run Airline Awaits Aircraft Certification Ahead of December 2023 Launch
Mexico’s aviation regulator is in the process of waiting for aircraft details related to the new state-run airline intended to… Read More »
Russia’s S7 Airlines in Advanced Settlement Talks Over Detained Jets Following Ukraine Invasion
Russia’s S7 Airlines is in the final stages of discussions with aviation lessors about the aircraft detained in Russia after… Read More »
European Commission Plans Stricter Concession Rules for Airline Mergers Amid Industry Consolidation
As the European Commission grapples with a surge in airline industry consolidation following a pandemic-induced lull, regulators are set to… Read More »
Heathrow and Airlines Lose Appeal Against CAA’s London Heathrow Price Cap Decision
Heathrow Airport Holdings, along with major airlines Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and Delta Air Lines, has lost its appeal against… Read More »
Ryanair Faces Upheld $545,000 Fine by Hungary’s Supreme Court
Hungary’s supreme court, the Curia, has affirmed the Budapest municipal government’s decision to impose a HUF200 million forint (USD545,000) fine… Read More »
Malta Engages Knighthood Global to Facilitate Launch of New Carrier
The Maltese government has enlisted the expertise of Knighthood Global, an international aviation consultancy led by former Etihad Airways executives… Read More »
Australian Federal Court Urges Consolidation of Qantas Refund Lawsuits
Two Australian law firms, Piper Alderman and Echo Law, are pursuing competing class-action lawsuits against Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith)… Read More »
Jamaica Set for Tourism Boost with New 1,000-Room Luxury Mega-Resort
Jamaica is on the brink of a significant tourism expansion, as revealed at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London…. Read More »
Mali’s Approval and Revocation: Air France Faces Setback in Flight Restart Plans
Air France’s attempt to resume flights to Bamako was met with a temporary nod from Mali, only to face a… Read More »
Nigerian Aviation Ministry Vows to Tackle Forex Shortage for Airlines
The Federal Ministry of Aviation in Nigeria has pledged to collaborate with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to address… Read More »
Nigerian CAA Halts OmniBlu Aviation’s AOC Process Over Conflict of Interest
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken the step to suspend the fixed-wing scheduled airline certification process of OmniBlu… Read More »
Flamingo Air Cleared for Takeoff by Bahamas’ CAA Following Incident
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Bahamas has granted approval for Flamingo Air (Freeport International) to resume flights after the… Read More »
Boeing, NASA, and United Airlines Collaborate to Study Sustainable Aviation Fuel’s Impact on Contrails and Emissions
A new research initiative aims to understand how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can reduce the environmental impact of aviation by… Read More »
Apollo’s Attempt to Halt SAS Scandinavian Court Hearing Foiled as Judge Prioritizes Consortium’s Reimbursement
In a recent development, Apollo Global Management’s attempt to stall the court hearing for SAS Scandinavian Airlines has been thwarted…. Read More »