Airbus A300 Beluga Transport Obtains AOC, Seeks US Charter Permit
Airbus Beluga Transport has achieved its Air Operator’s Certificate on November 13, 2023, marking a significant milestone for the French… Read More »
Thai Airways Nears Deal for Up to 100 Boeing Aircraft, Excluding Airbus Amid Engine Pricing Dispute
Thai Airways International (TG), the flag carrier of Thailand, is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Boeing for the acquisition of… Read More »
Volga-Dnepr Airlines Initiates Lawsuit Against Canada Over Sanctions Impact on An-124 Freighter
Russia’s Volga-Dnepr Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government challenging sanctions imposed on the airline, a move that… Read More »
Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines Faces Service Disruption as Saab 340B Suffers Ground Incident
Tonga-based Lulutai Airlines is grappling with operational challenges after a Saab 340B(Plus) aircraft, registered as A3-PUA (msn 408), experienced a… Read More »
Bamboo Airways Gears Up for Holiday Travel Peak with A320 Lease Additions
As Viet Nam anticipates the peak travel season for the upcoming New Year and Têt (Vietnamese New Year), Bamboo Airways… Read More »
ICAO Canada Audit Highlights Regulatory Compliance, Not Aircraft Safety, Say Airlines and Government
Canadian airlines and government officials are emphasizing that the recent International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) audit of Transport Canada’s implementation… Read More »
LIAT Resumes Scheduled Flights from Antigua after Addressing Maintenance Challenges
LIAT (Antigua and Barbuda) has successfully recommenced its commercial operations after a brief hiatus last month, attributing the suspension to… Read More »
Kenya Airways Warns of Possible Disruptions Amid Global Aircraft Spare Parts Shortage
Kenya Airways (KQ), one of Africa’s prominent carriers, has issued a caution regarding potential flight disruptions during the upcoming festive… Read More »
Akasa Air Sets Sights on International Operations in Late Q1 2024 and Plans Major Aircraft Order
Indian carrier Akasa Air (QP) is gearing up for international operations, with plans to commence flights by the end of… Read More »
SpiceJet Eyes ₹15 Billion Capital Boost Amid Potential Investor Interest
Indian carrier SpiceJet (SG) is reportedly exploring a substantial capital injection of around ₹15 billion (USD180 million) as it evaluates… Read More »
Malaysian Police Continue Investigation into Possible MYAirline Money Laundering Links
Malaysian authorities are persistently investigating potential links between MYAirline (MYM) and a scandal-ridden e-commerce company, focusing on MYAirline’s founder and… Read More »
PIA Returns Under-Utilized Office Space in Cost-Cutting Move Amid Privatization Preparations
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to return under-utilized office space to its owner, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA),… Read More »
Nepal Airlines Employees Protest Against CEO, Call for Resignation
A group of Nepal Airlines employees has staged a protest, blocking the CEO, Yuvraj Adhikari, from entering the company’s headquarters…. Read More »
Fly91 Plans Mid-1Q24 Launch with UDAN Routes
Indian startup Fly91 is gearing up for a February 2024 launch, targeting flights under the UDAN-5.0 scheme. The airline, a… Read More »
NG Eagle Commences Operations in Nigeria with A320-200 Lease
NG Eagle, Nigeria’s emerging carrier, initiated commercial flight operations on December 10, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s aviation… Read More »
Humo Air Set to Soar: Uzbekistan’s Newest Carrier Reveals Launch Plans
Uzbekistan’s latest airline, Humo Air (HJ), is gearing up for its inaugural flights scheduled to commence on December 15. The… Read More »
Maldivian Carrier BeOnd Aims to Raise $25 Million in Series A Round for Rapid Expansion
BeOnd (B4), the up-and-coming Maldivian carrier, is set to raise $25 million in a series A funding round to fuel… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Boosts Cargo Fleet with Airbus A350F Order and Options for 20 More
Cathay Pacific (CX), the Hong Kong-based airline, has expanded its cargo fleet with a firm order for six Airbus A350… Read More »
Jet Airways’ Consortium Appeals Order Amidst Dispute Over Boeing 777 Sale
The consortium spearheading the Jet Airways acquisition, named the Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC), has lodged an appeal against an order… Read More »
McDan Aviation (Ghana) Receives Operating License for Passenger Services
McDan Aviation (Ghana) has secured a commercial passenger air carrier’s license from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The license… Read More »
Connect Airlines Appeals DOT Decision to Revoke Certification
Connect Airlines, operated by Waltzing Matilda Aviation, LLC (WMA), is appealing the decision by the US Department of Transportation (DOT)… Read More »
US Imposes Sanctions on Three Firms Over Alleged Smuggling of Aircraft Parts to Venezuela
The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has sanctioned three firms accused of smuggling US-origin aircraft… Read More »
Volaris and Pratt & Whitney Agree on Compensation Amid Engine Inspection Woes
Mexico’s low-cost carrier, Volaris (Y4, México City International), has reached a compensation agreement with engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (P&W)… Read More »
GOL Linhas Aéreas Eyes Capital Restructuring Amid Lessor Negotiations
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3, Sao Paulo Congonhas) is embarking on a comprehensive review of its capital structure with the… Read More »
AOG Technics Scandal Unveiled: Director Arrested in UK Fraud Office Raid
In a significant turn of events, the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched a criminal investigation into the alleged… Read More »
Nepal Airlines’ Ambitious STOL Fleet Expansion: Let Kunovice, Hindustan Aeronautics, and De Havilland Respond to RFP
Nepal Airlines is set to bolster its domestic market presence with a strategic move towards short take-off and landing (STOL)… Read More »