European Commission Sets Decision Deadline for Korean Air and Asiana Airlines Merger
The European Commission (EC) has tentatively scheduled a decision on the proposed merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines for… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines Considers Replacing Boeing 717s with 737 Max Following Merger
The proposed USD1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines could lead to the replacement of Hawaiian’s current Boeing… Read More »
Privatization of Azores Airlines Suspended Amid Political Turmoil
The Portuguese regional government of the Azores has decided to suspend the ongoing privatization processes for Azores Airlines, as well… Read More »
Aegean Airlines’ Controlling Stake in Animawings Faces Regulatory Scrutiny
The Romania Competition Council is investigating the proposed takeover of a controlling 51% stake in Animawings by Christian Tour Holding,… Read More »
S7 Group Chief Warns of Engine Crunch in Russia, Advocates for Reverse Engineering
Evgeny Elin, Chairman of the Board of Directors at S7 Group, has raised concerns about the limited service life of… Read More »
SpiceJet Successfully Defeats Willis Lease Finance’s Insolvency Bid
SpiceJet, the Indian low-cost carrier, has successfully thwarted an insolvency bid initiated by Willis Lease Finance after the National Company… Read More »
BBN Airlines Indonesia Secures $6.2 Million Funding from Avia Solutions Group
BBN Airlines Indonesia, a charter startup based in Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta, has successfully secured funding of IDR 96.1 billion (USD 6.2… Read More »
Belarus Bans Landing of Aircraft from EU without Special Authorization
The government of Belarus has implemented a ban on the landing of any aircraft entering from European Union airspace, effective… Read More »
Japan Airlines to Start 767 Freighter Operations in Mid 2024
Japan Airlines (JAL) is gearing up to launch dedicated freighter operations with B767-300ER(BCF) aircraft from February 19, 2024, subject to… Read More »
Philippines’ Cebu Pacific Inks Damp Lease Deal with Bulgaria Air
Cebu Pacific Air has entered into a damp lease agreement with Bulgaria Air to lease two A320-200s for a period… Read More »
Chile’s SKY Airline Applies for US Authorisation
Chilean carrier SKY Airline has submitted an application for a US Foreign Air Carrier Permit (FACP) and exemption, with plans… Read More »
SAS Scandinavian Airlines to Begin Transition to SkyTeam in 2024
SAS Scandinavian Airlines is set to initiate the process of leaving Star Alliance and joining SkyTeam in the spring of… Read More »
Uganda Air Cargo Plans Revival with $266 Million Recapitalization
Uganda Air Cargo (UCC), a subsidiary of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) under Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) control, is… Read More »
Air France-KLM Secures €1.5 Billion in Apollo Financing for Flying Blue Loyalty Program Subsidiary
In a significant financial move, Air France-KLM and private equity firm Apollo Global Management have successfully concluded a financing transaction,… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Leaning Towards Airbus for Potential A350F Order
Cathay Pacific (CX), the world’s fifth-largest cargo airline, is reportedly favoring Airbus over Boeing as it contemplates an upcoming freighter… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Completes Retirement of CRJ200s from Regional Fleet
Delta Air Lines has officially retired its last CRJ200ER aircraft from its regional network on December 1, 2023. The retirement… Read More »
Ryanair Addresses Fake Engine Parts in Routine Checks
Ryanair has revealed the discovery and replacement of unauthorized engine parts in two of its aircraft during routine inspections. The… Read More »
Air Astana Plans Dual Listing with 1Q 2024 IPO
Air Astana (KC, Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev) is reportedly gearing up for its long-awaited Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the London… Read More »
Turkmenistan Airlines Receives First Boeing 777-300ER
Turkmenistan Airlines, based in Ashgabat, has welcomed its inaugural Boeing 777-300ER to its fleet, with the arrival of EZ-A781 (msn… Read More »
Thai Smile to Cease Operations by End of 2023
Thai Smile (WE, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi) is set to conclude all operations and shut down by December 31, 2023, as announced… Read More »
AirAsia X Plans Capital Raising Following Exit from PN17 Status
AirAsia X (D7), the long-haul low-cost carrier, is considering raising fresh capital after successfully exiting Bursa Malaysia PN17 status. CEO… Read More »
VietJet Explores Aircraft Financing and Sustainable Fuel Collaboration with Novus
VietJetAir (VJ, Hanoi Noi Bai International) has entered into two significant memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Dubai-based Novus Aviation Capital,… Read More »
Arkia and Israir Explore Merger Amidst Challenging Market Conditions
Israir (6H, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion) has entered into preliminary merger talks with Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ, Tel Aviv Ben… Read More »
Lufthansa Group Decides to Retain Full Ownership of LH Technik, Embracing New Opportunities in Evolving Engine Market
In a strategic shift, the executive board of Lufthansa Group has opted to maintain its position as the sole shareholder… Read More »
Nigeria’s Cally Air Set to Resume Operations Amid Calabar Festival Surge
Nigeria’s Cally Air, a virtual carrier based in Cross River state, is poised to recommence operations on November 30, according… Read More »
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 »