Aircastle Secures $43 Million Settlement from Russian Airlines Amidst Global Lease Disputes
In a notable development within the aviation leasing industry, Aircastle has announced a settlement agreement with two Russian airlines, amounting… Read More »
High Court Clears Former Air Zimbabwe Executives of Fraud Charges
In a significant legal turnaround, Zimbabwe’s High Court has annulled the fraud convictions of two former executives of Air Zimbabwe,… Read More »
Federal Appeals Court Nullifies $366M FedEx Race Bias Verdict
A federal appeals court on Thursday Feb. 1 dismissed a $366.2 million verdict against FedEx (FDX.N), in a lawsuit filed… Read More »
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes Grapples with $2.7 Billion Debt Amid Chapter 11 Filing
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, a leading airline based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is facing a daunting financial challenge with near-term… Read More »
Korean Air-Asiana Merger Receives Approval from Japan’s Fair Trade Commission
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has officially approved the highly anticipated merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, marking a… Read More »
SpiceJet Triumphs in Legal Dispute Against Wilmington Trust Over Insolvency Claims
In a notable legal victory for SpiceJet, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in India has rejected an insolvency petition… Read More »
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Seek Swift Appeal After Merger Block by US Court
JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines are actively pursuing an expedited appeal process, following a recent decision by the US District… Read More »
FAA Expands Boeing 737 Max Audit to Include Spirit AeroSystems’ Fuselage Production
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has broadened its audit scope of the Boeing 737 MAX manufacturing processes to encompass the… Read More »
Essential Stages of Aircraft Accident Investigations: A Guide to Enhancing Aviation Safety
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) outlines a meticulous process for aircraft accident investigations aimed at preventing future incidents rather… Read More »
COMAC Ramps Up C919 Production Challenging Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 in Competitive Market
Chinese manufacturer COMAC is starting to make bolder plans with the C919, a jetliner developed entirely in China. The aircraft,… Read More »
Pakistan International Airlines Moves Forward with Privatisation Plan as Financial Advisors Submit Key Report
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier of Pakistan, has reached a pivotal moment in its journey towards partial privatisation…. Read More »
EASA Expands A320ceo Wing Fatigue Cracking Inspections to Include All A320neo Models
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has now extended its wing inspection directive, initially covering the Airbus A320ceo family,… Read More »
Aeroméxico Set to Resume 737-9 Operations After FAA Authorization
Aeroméxico (AM), based at México City International Airport, has received authorization to restart operations with its B737-9 fleet following inspections… Read More »
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection in the US
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, a major Brazilian airline operating under the IATA code G3, has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11… Read More »
Qatar Airways Ex-Chairman and Qatari Royal Family Member Sentenced in High-Profile Corruption Case
Ali Sharif Al-Emadi, the former Chairman of the Board of Directors at Qatar Airways, has been sentenced to a 20-year… Read More »
RwandAir Elevates Safety Commitment by Joining IATA Safety Leadership Charter
RwandAir, one of Africa’s rapidly growing airlines, has taken a significant step in reinforcing its dedication to aviation safety. The… Read More »
Boeing and Seattle-Area Union Postpone Contract Negotiations Amid 737-9 Grounding
Boeing and the Seattle-area machinists union, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 751, have postponed the start… Read More »
Tax Issues Loom Over American Samoan Startup Pago Wings
Pago Wings, an emerging airline in American Samoa, is facing legal challenges over an alleged failure to pay excise tax… Read More »
US Sanctions Iraqi Airline Fly Baghdad and CEO for Alleged IRGC-QF Support
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on the Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its CEO,… Read More »
Major Changes at New Warsaw Airport: Polish Government Ousts Supervisory Board and CEO
The Polish government has dismissed the entire supervisory board of the Centralny Port Komunikacyjny Airport (CPK), the new airport under… Read More »
FAA Expands Inspections to Boeing 737-900ER Following 737-9 Max Incident
Following the recent cabin panel blowout on a Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended… Read More »
Indonesia Resumes Boeing 737-9 Flights, Lion Air Cleared for Operations
Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has lifted the temporary flight ban on the Boeing 737 MAX 9, allowing Lion Air, the… Read More »