Thailand’s Really Cool Airlines Sets Sights on Q2 2024 Launch
Thailand’s ambitious Really Cool Airlines (LUV) is gearing up for its inaugural flight operations in the second quarter of 2024,… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines Welcomes First 737-8 as Part of Fleet Modernization
Malaysia Airlines (MH) has successfully received the initial B737-8 out of the twenty-five aircraft it has on order, marking a… Read More »
BBN Airlines Indonesia Expands Fleet with Four Aircraft, Ventures into Passenger Operations
Indonesian ACMI operator, BBN Airlines Indonesia (7B), is set to elevate its operations by adding four aircraft to its fleet,… Read More »
Malaysia’s SKS Airways Halts Operations Amid Funding Woes and E195-E2 Order Uncertainty
Malaysian carrier SKS Airways (KI, Johor Bahru) has suspended its scheduled flight operations due to reported funding challenges, raising concerns… Read More »
Air Belgium Bids Farewell to Last A330-200F as Focus Shifts in Fleet Restructuring
In a recent revelation by ch-aviation research, Air Belgium (KF) has officially retired its last A330-200F, marking a significant shift… Read More »
Brunei’s Gallop Air Faces Potential Delay in 2024 Launch Due to Regulatory Hurdles
Brunei-based startup Gallop Air acknowledges the possibility of a delay in its planned launch in the latter half of 2024,… Read More »
Vaayu Group Invests in India’s Pradhaan Air Express, Aims for Air Cargo Dominance
In a significant move announced at the Dubai Airshow 2023, Vaayu Group, headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, is set to… Read More »
FlyOne Expands Scheduled and Charter Flights Set to Take Off in Romania
In a strategic move, FlyOne (Romania) (OE, Chisinau) is gearing up to launch scheduled and charter operations from six key… Read More »
US Department of the Treasury Eases Sanctions on Conviasa, Grants Approval for E190 Fleet Maintenance
In a significant development, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the relaxation… Read More »
Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines Expands Fleet with Arrival of Second Twin Otter
Lulutai Airlines (L8) has strengthened its fleet with the arrival of its second DHC-6-400 Twin Otter in Tonga. Following the… Read More »
Norwegian Faces Regulatory Hurdle in Widerøe Acquisition as Watchdog Issues Interim Refusal
Norway’s competition authority (Konkurransetilsynet) has dealt a provisional setback to Norwegian’s (Oslo Gardermoen) planned acquisition of Widerøe (Bodø), expressing concerns… Read More »
Sun Country Airlines Leases Two 737-800s to flydubai
Sun Country Airlines (SY), based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, has decided to lease out two B737-800s originally slated for service in… Read More »
Founder of India’s Jet Airways Denied Bail in Fraud Case
The founder of Jet Airways, Naresh Goyal, has been denied bail by the Mumbai High Court in relation to fraud… Read More »
airBaltic Explores Potential Base in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Latvia’s airBaltic is reportedly in discussions with the Slovenian government regarding the possibility of establishing a new base in Ljubljana…. Read More »
Go First Lenders to Contest Changes in India’s Bankruptcy Laws Amidst Aircraft Repossession Concerns
Lenders grappling with the financial implications of Go First’s insolvency are gearing up to challenge the Directorate General of Civil… Read More »
Korean Air Resubmits Merger Plan to European Commission
Korean Air has submitted a revised merger plan, termed a “corrective action plan,” to the European Commission (EC) as part… Read More »
Gallop Air’s CEO Reveals Potential Delay in Launch Amid Regulatory Challenges
The CEO of Brunei’s groundbreaking startup, Gallop Air, has hinted at a possible delay in its planned launch during the… Read More »
Ernst & Young Chosen to Advise on Partial Privatisation of Pakistan’s PIA
The Pakistani government has selected Ernst & Young, a multinational business consultancy firm, to lead a consortium as its financial… Read More »
Sri Lankan Government Allocates $335.8 Million to Settle SriLankan Airlines Debt Ahead of Privatization
In preparation for the partial privatization of SriLankan Airlines, the Sri Lankan government is set to allocate LKR109.9 billion rupees… Read More »
Turkish Airlines Secures Leases for 20 Narrowbodies and 1 Widebody in Expansion Move
Turkish Airlines (TK), based at Istanbul Airport, has finalized lease agreements for a substantial fleet expansion, signing contracts with leading… Read More »
Hellenic Seaplanes Adjusts Launch Timeline to Elevate Europe’s Largest Seaplane Network Ambition
Greek start-up Hellenic Seaplanes, based in Athens, has recalibrated its flight operations launch schedule, postponing it to the second quarter… Read More »
Cebu Pacific Plans Grounding of 20 A320neo Aircraft Over Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues
Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines-based low-cost carrier, is set to ground ten A320neo Family aircraft in January 2024 for mandatory… Read More »
Pakistan Continues Talks with Qatar over PIA Stake as Privatization Efforts Progress
The Pakistani government is actively engaging in discussions with the Qatari government regarding a potential stake in Pakistan International Airlines… Read More »
Emirates Considers Extending A380 Operations Until the Early 2040s
Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, is contemplating the continued operation of its fleet of A380-800s well into the late 2030s or… Read More »
Falcon Aviation Services Expands Fleet Capabilities with DHC-8-Q400 Quick Change Conversions
In a strategic move to diversify its operations, Falcon Aviation Services (FVS), based in Abu Dhabi Bateen, has acquired two… Read More »
Setback for United Airlines as Houston Terminal B Expansion Hits Roadblock
The ambitious expansion plan for Terminal B at Houston Intercontinental Airport has hit a snag as Chris Brown, the city… Read More »