Ethiopian Airlines’ Boeing 737 Max Deal for Nigeria Air in Limbo
Ethiopian Airlines had sealed a deal to provide B737 MAX aircraft for Nigeria Air, the prospective joint venture national airline… Read More »
Portugal’s President Vetoes TAP Privatization Law Over Transparency Concerns
Portugal’s President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has exercised his veto power, stalling the pending semi-privatization of TAP Air Portugal. In… Read More »
Former Polar Air Cargo Executive Admits Guilt in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
In a significant development, former senior executive Robert Schirmer of Polar Air Cargo has pleaded guilty to participating in a… Read More »
Cayman Airways Issues New Tender for DHC-6 Acquisition After May 2023 Setback
Cayman Airways Express has relaunched its search for a single DHC-6 aircraft, following the unsuccessful call for tenders in May… Read More »
Air New Zealand Expands Fleet with 777-300ER Amid Capacity Shortfall
Air New Zealand (NZ) has sealed a deal with Air Lease Corporation to lease a Boeing 777-300ER for three years,… Read More »
Capital A Eyes $1 Billion Raise in Ambitious Plan for AirAsia and Beyond
Malaysia’s investment holding company, Capital A, led by CEO Tony Fernandes, is reportedly set to embark on a substantial fundraising… Read More »
Pakistan’s PIA A320 Lease Dispute Resolution: ECC Approves PKR 8 Billion Financing
In a significant breakthrough, Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has reportedly given the green light for bridging finance of PKR… Read More »
Genesis Aircraft Services Secures Minority Stake in Heston Airlines to Bolster Growth
Dublin-based all-narrowbody lessor, Genesis Aircraft Services, has solidified its partnership with Lithuania’s Heston Airlines by acquiring a minority investment in… Read More »
Spanish Government Considers Cuts to Short-Haul Domestic Flights
The Spanish government is contemplating reducing domestic flights with a duration of less than 2.5 hours on routes where high-speed… Read More »
Condor Expands A330-900 Fleet with Order for Three Additional Aircraft
Condor (DE), the German leisure carrier, has increased its commitment to the Airbus A330-900 by ordering three additional aircraft, bringing… Read More »
Air Inuit Expands Fleet with Order for Three Boeing 737-800SF Aircraft
Air Inuit (3H) is set to enhance its fleet with the addition of three B737-800(SF) aircraft through a conversion order… Read More »
Korean Air Boosts Airbus A321neo Fleet with Order for Additional 20 Aircraft
Korean Air (KE) has revealed plans to expand its Airbus A321neo fleet by ordering an additional 20 aircraft from Airbus,… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines Addresses A321 Engine Woes, Extends A330 Leases for Capacity Stability
Hawaiian Airlines (HA) is facing operational challenges due to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine recall issue, expecting up to… Read More »
Qantas Challenges ACCC’s Allegations of False Advertising in Federal Court Response
Qantas (QF), Australia’s flagship carrier, has formally refuted allegations made by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) regarding its… Read More »
Alii Palau Airlines Set for November Debut with Drukair-Chartered A320-200neo
Alii Palau Airlines is gearing up for its debut on November 23, 2023, with a strategic move to secure an… Read More »
Amerijet Challenges K-Aviation’s US Entry Amid Regulatory Stalemate with Seoul
In a reciprocal regulatory standoff, Amerijet International (M6) has formally urged the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to halt the… Read More »
CAAM and Malaysian Police Intensify MYAirline Financial Investigations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is set to re-audit the air operator certificate (AOC) renewal checklist for the… Read More »
Star Marianas Air Appeals Ruling in Port Authority Dispute
In an ongoing legal saga, Star Marianas Air (S2, Tinian) and the Commonwealth Ports Authority are making moves to challenge… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Grounds 25 A320 Family Aircraft for Inspections
Spirit Airlines (NK), the US-based low-cost carrier, has temporarily grounded 25 Airbus A320 Family aircraft to conduct inspections, citing an… Read More »
JetBlue Expands Airbus Fleet with Ten Additional A220s and A320s
JetBlue Airways (B6), a major US carrier, has further strengthened its partnership with BOC Aviation by entering into another sale-and-leaseback… Read More »
Thailand’s Really Cool Airlines Delays Launch to 2024 and Targets Japan as First Market
Thailand’s highly-anticipated Really Cool Airlines (LUV) has adjusted its launch timeline, with plans now set for the second quarter of… Read More »
City Airlines Set for Summer 2024 Debut, Aiming to Strengthen Lufthansa’s Short-Haul Network
City Airlines, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has officially confirmed its launch in the summer of 2024, signaling a… Read More »