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 »
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 »