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 »
Arik Air Denies Wrongdoing Amidst $40 Million Import Duty Investigation
Nigeria’s Arik Air has refuted claims of diverting $40 million in import duties related to the alleged illegal sale of… Read More »
Larry Ellison Faces $67 Million Loss and Potential Liabilities in Island Air Bankruptcy Trial
Billionaire Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle and former owner of defunct Island Air (Hawaii), is grappling with financial repercussions as… Read More »
Korean Air’s USD 520,000 US Lobbying Spree Faces Scrutiny Amid Asiana Merger Challenges
Korean Air (KE) has allocated a substantial USD 520,000 for lobbying efforts in the United States since the beginning of… Read More »
FAA Nominee Vows to Tackle Staffing Shortages, Enhance Safety, and Bring Employees Back to the Office
Michael Whitaker, President Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), assured the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee… Read More »
Auditor General Raises Concerns Over PIA’s Maintenance Delays Costing USD 134 Million
A recent report by the Auditor General of Pakistan has uncovered significant financial implications for PIA – Pakistan International Airlines… Read More »
Arik Air Shareholders Accuse AMCON of Mismanagement and Breaches
Shareholders of Nigeria’s Arik Air (W3, Lagos) have criticized the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and its Managing Director,… Read More »
Portugal Passes Law to Commence Reprivatization of TAP Air Portugal
The Portuguese government has given its approval for the initiation of TAP Air Portugal’s reprivatization, disclosing plans to sell a… Read More »
Poland Nears Decision on Strategic Partner for New Warsaw Airport
Poland is on the verge of selecting a strategic partner and minority owner for the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny Airport (CPK),… Read More »
Former SAA Chair Released on Bail After Fraud and Corruption Charges
Dudu Myeni, former chairperson of South African Airways (SAA), has been granted bail of ZAR10,000 after being arrested on charges… Read More »
European Court Rejects Ryanair’s Appeal Against SAS State Aid
The Court of Justice of the European Union has upheld the dismissal of Ryanair’s appeal challenging the state aid granted… Read More »
Bombay High Court Approves Akasa Airlines’ Bid to Sue Departing Pilots
India’s Akasa Airlines has received approval from the Bombay High Court to pursue legal action seeking damages from six pilots… Read More »
Jet Airways Prepares for Resurgence in 2024, Aided by Jalan-Kalrock Consortium’s Equity Infusion
Jet Airways, the illustrious Indian airline that encountered turbulence and ceased operations in 2019 due to financial constraints, is poised… Read More »
Amsterdam Schiphol Granted Nature Permit, Imposes Cap of 440,000 Annual Flights
Amsterdam Schiphol has secured a nature permit allowing the airport to enforce a minimum cap of 440,000 flight movements annually…. Read More »