Illicit Business Charters Persist in Nigeria Despite Crackdown
In Nigeria, private jet operators are allegedly continuing to use aircraft registered for private operations to conduct commercial charters, despite… Read More »
Kenya Airways Seeks MRO Partnership with SAA Technical
Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) is considering a strategic partnership with SAA Technical (SAAT), the maintenance division of South… Read More »
China Advances AI Despite U.S. Chip Restrictions
In 2017, China unveiled an ambitious plan to dominate artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030. However, the U.S. export controls on… Read More »
All Nippon ANA First Japanese Airline Certified for Lithium Transport
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Japanese airline to receive certification from the… Read More »
FAA Allocates $332M to Modernize 171 U.S. Airports
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the allocation of $332 million in funding for 171 airport infrastructure projects… Read More »
Judge Lets Silver Airways Use Cash Collateral
Judge Peter D. Russin of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida has granted Silver Airways permission… Read More »
Garuda Invests $25.8M in MRO; Citilink Targets Full Fleet Revival
Garuda Indonesia (GA, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) has participated in a rights issue by its subsidiary, PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia… Read More »
OpenAI’s Sam Altman Denies Abuse Allegations from Sister Amid Lawsuit
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has denied allegations of sexual abuse made by his sister, Ann Altman, who filed… Read More »
Meta’s AI Personas: Innovation or Threat to Social Media Quality?
Meta recently revealed plans to integrate AI-generated users into its social media platforms, sparking debates about the future of digital… Read More »
Ryanair Seeks €15,000 in Damages Over Passenger’s Disruption
Ryanair has initiated legal action against a passenger whose disruptive behavior forced a flight to divert, incurring €15,000 ($15,500) in… Read More »
Ghana Shuts McDan Aviation FBO Over $4M Debt Dispute
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has shut down McDan Aviation’s private terminal at Accra Airport over unpaid debts amounting… Read More »
Airlink Suspends Nampula Flights Amid Aircraft Seizure Threat
Airlink (South Africa) (4Z, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) has suspended flights to and from Nampula, Mozambique, effective January 7, 2025, to… Read More »
Vertical Aerospace Achieves Pioneering eVTOL Flight Test
UK-based Vertical Aerospace is making significant strides in the electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector, becoming only the second… Read More »
Qatar Executive Seeks European AOC for Growth
Qatar Executive (QQE), the luxury jet arm of Qatar Airways based at Doha International Airport, is exploring the acquisition of… Read More »
airBaltic Dispute with Latvia Over Flight Cancellations
A significant conflict has emerged between the Latvian government and airBaltic, the country’s largest airline, following the airline’s announcement of… Read More »
A Turbulent Year Ahead for Aviation Industry in 2025
The aviation industry is bracing for another challenging year as Boeing continues to face delivery delays and persistent supply chain… Read More »
Kenya Airways Trading Resumes on Nairobi Stock Exchange
Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) has resumed trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) after a 4.5-year suspension. The… Read More »
UK Requires ETA Visas for U.S. Travelers Starting This Week
Starting Wednesday, travelers from the U.S., Canada, and over three dozen other countries will be required to apply for an… Read More »
Airlines for America Sues to Block Minnesota Sick Leave Law
Airlines for America (A4A), a prominent industry lobby group, has initiated legal action to prevent the enforcement of Minnesota’s Earned… Read More »
Max Air Temporarily Suspends Operations for Maintenance
Max Air, a Nigerian airline based at Kano International Airport, has announced a temporary suspension of part of its flight… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Amid Mounting Challenges
Spirit Airlines, a prominent player in U.S. budget air travel, has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a significant downturn… Read More »
Boeings Challenging Recovery a Year After Incident
A year after a significant safety incident involving a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft operated by Alaska Airlines, Boeing faces… Read More »
DoT Fines JetBlue $2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays
On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a $2 million fine against JetBlue Airways for persistent… Read More »
Jeju Air to Cut Routes by 10-15% Amid Crash Investigation
South Korea’s Jeju Air announced plans to reduce its network by 10-15% during the northern winter season to allocate more… Read More »
Two Killed, 19 Injured in Southern California Small Aircraft Crash
A tragic single-engine aircraft crash in Southern California on January 2, 2025, has resulted in the deaths of two people… Read More »
GOL Resolves Tax Liabilities Amid Bankruptcy Process
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3, São Paulo Congonhas) has reached agreements with Brazil’s National Treasury Attorney’s Office (PGFN) and the… Read More »