Ethiopian Airlines Remains Optimistic on Nigerian Joint Venture Despite Government Review
Ethiopian Airlines continues to express confidence in its planned joint venture with Nigeria, anticipating a 49% stake in the startup… Read More »
U.S. Air Traffic Controllers Pushed to the Brink
A nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers has resulted in an exhausted and demoralized workforce increasingly prone to making dangerous… Read More »
Volotea Expands Presence in Italy with New Bari Base Amid French Labor Law Challenges
Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea is set to strengthen its foothold in Italy with the opening of its eighth Italian base… Read More »
The FAA’s Role in Addressing Pilot Mental Health
Airline pilots play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of millions of passengers every day. However, recent events have… Read More »
Breeze Airways Initiates Flag Carrier Status Application for Transatlantic Expansion
Breeze Airways, the US-based carrier known for its focus on underserved markets, has taken a significant step toward international expansion… Read More »
FAA Proposes Extending Cockpit Data Capture for Enhanced Safety Investigations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled a proposal to extend the cockpit voice-recording requirement for all new airplanes. This… Read More »
European Commission Greenlights SAS Scandinavian State Aid with New Conditions
In a significant development, the European Commission has re-authorised the 2020 COVID-era state aid of EUR 833 million (USD 911… Read More »
FAA Orders Urgent Inspections for Boeing 747 Lightning Protection System
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of the lightning protection system on all U.S.-registered Boeing 747 aircraft…. Read More »
Saudi Investment Fund to Acquire 10% Stake in Heathrow Airport from Ferrovial
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reached an agreement to purchase a 10% stake in Heathrow airport from Spanish… Read More »
Inside NextGen: The FAA’s $35 Billion Air Traffic Modernization Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has embarked on an ambitious air traffic infrastructure project known as the Next Generation Air… Read More »
Over 160 Aircraft Grounded in India as Airlines Face Capacity Challenges
The aviation industry in India is grappling with a significant challenge as more than 160 aircraft from various airlines remain… Read More »
Ryanair Loses Court Battle Over French and Swedish COVID Aid
Ryanair has faced a setback as the Court of Justice of the European Union rejected the airline’s appeal concerning COVID-19… Read More »
MYAirline Commits to Settle Overdue Salaries Amid Insolvency Challenges
Malaysia’s MYAirline (MYM), currently navigating insolvency, has reached an agreement to pay MYR 4.3 million ringgits (USD 917,900) in overdue… Read More »
Legal Battle Escalates as Cross Ocean Partners Targets SpiceJet in Delhi High Court
In a new twist to SpiceJet’s legal woes, aircraft lessor Cross Ocean Partners is taking the battle to Delhi High… Read More »
40th Gun Seized at Pittsburgh International Airport in 2023, Breaking Records
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport intercepted a passenger attempting to board a flight with a loaded… Read More »
Boeing’s 737-10 Max Receives FAA Approval for Certification Flights
Boeing has reached a significant milestone as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted approval for certification flight testing of… Read More »
Russian Manufacturer Test-flies IL-96-400M Prototype Widebody Passenger Airplane
Russia’s new homegrown widebody passenger airplane, the IL-96-400M, successfully completed its first test flight on November 1, 2023. The airplane… Read More »
KlasJet Achieves Certification Milestone: Now Certified for Wet-Lease Operations in Canada
Lithuania’s KlasJet (KLJ, Vilnius) has secured a significant milestone by obtaining a Foreign Air Operator’s Certificate (FAOC) in Canada. This… Read More »
Brunei’s Gallop Air Considers Soft Launch with Chartered Aircraft Amid Certification Process
Brunei’s emerging airline, Gallop Air, is contemplating a soft launch through chartered aircraft from Royal Brunei Airlines, a move that… Read More »
US Connect Airlines Faces Certification Revocation by DoT
In a recent development, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has taken the decisive step of revoking the certification of… Read More »
Papua New Guinea Minister Urges Air Niugini and PNG Air to Settle Airport Debts
Papua New Guinea’s Transport and Civil Aviation Minister, Walter Schnaubelt, is pressuring national carriers Air Niugini and PNG Air to… Read More »
Brunei’s Gallop Air Faces Potential Delay in 2024 Launch Due to Regulatory Hurdles
Brunei-based startup Gallop Air acknowledges the possibility of a delay in its planned launch in the latter half of 2024,… Read More »
US Department of the Treasury Eases Sanctions on Conviasa, Grants Approval for E190 Fleet Maintenance
In a significant development, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the relaxation… Read More »
Norwegian Faces Regulatory Hurdle in Widerøe Acquisition as Watchdog Issues Interim Refusal
Norway’s competition authority (Konkurransetilsynet) has dealt a provisional setback to Norwegian’s (Oslo Gardermoen) planned acquisition of Widerøe (Bodø), expressing concerns… Read More »
Gallop Air’s CEO Reveals Potential Delay in Launch Amid Regulatory Challenges
The CEO of Brunei’s groundbreaking startup, Gallop Air, has hinted at a possible delay in its planned launch during the… Read More »
Pakistan Continues Talks with Qatar over PIA Stake as Privatization Efforts Progress
The Pakistani government is actively engaging in discussions with the Qatari government regarding a potential stake in Pakistan International Airlines… Read More »