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Boeing Embraces Whistleblowers, Shifts Policy Following Allegations

By | 2024-05-09T17:27:02-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Safety|

Boeing has recently signaled a shift in its stance on whistleblowers amidst a backdrop of serious allegations and scrutiny over its handling of whistleblower complaints and related safety concerns. The company's reputation had been marred by reports of retaliation against whistleblowers, who claimed that their concerns about safety and quality were ignored or suppressed. In [...]

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American Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Passenger’s Remarks: An Unusual Turnaround

By | 2024-05-09T17:13:11-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Safety|

American Airlines Flight 2557 experienced an unusual diversion last year when the pilot decided to turn the plane around due to remarks made by a passenger. The incident, which has sparked discussions on airline safety protocols and passenger behavior, highlights the complexities that can arise during air travel. This event raises questions about what constitutes [...]

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Spirit AeroSystems Considers Capital Raise Following Challenging Q1 and Boeing Turbulence

By | 2024-05-09T17:19:33-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers|

Spirit AeroSystems, a major supplier in the aerospace sector, is exploring various liquidity options, including the possibility of entering the financial markets to raise cash. This consideration follows a difficult first quarter where the company reported significant losses and experienced higher-than-anticipated cash burn. The quarter's results were heavily influenced by disruptions at Boeing, Spirit's largest [...]

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Global Jet Aruba Expands Charter Fleet with Inaugural ACJ330-200

By | 2024-05-09T17:30:49-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Airbus ACJ business jet family A350, A330neo, A321neo, A320neo, A319neo Global Jet Aruba has enhanced its charter fleet by introducing its first Airbus ACJ330-200, marking a significant expansion of its luxury air travel offerings. The aircraft is a 2002 model that was fully refurbished in 2019 to accommodate up to 31 passengers in heightened comfort [...]

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Greeley Air Charter Sells Its Sole Falcon 900EX to Ovintiv

By | 2024-05-09T17:13:12-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Greeley Air Charter, based at Denver Rocky Mountain, has offloaded its only Falcon 900EX, transitioning the aircraft to the Colorado-based petroleum company Ovintiv. The transfer of the aircraft occurred on February 29 this year, marking a significant change in Greeley’s fleet composition. The 27-year-old trijet, known for its 12 executive seats, has been a part [...]

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Abu Dhabi Aviation Establishes MRO Powerhouse with Strategic Acquisitions

By | 2024-05-09T17:20:12-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Services & MRO, Airline Business, Airport Business|

Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has significantly expanded its presence in the aviation sector by acquiring full ownership of Etihad Airways Engineering (EYE) and the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Centre (AMMROC), along with a 50% stake in Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL). This move establishes a robust UAE-based aviation conglomerate specializing in maintenance, repair, and [...]

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Aer Lingus No Longer Launch Customer for A321XLR Due to Pilot Pay Dispute

By | 2024-05-09T17:31:01-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Aer Lingus, the flag carrier of Ireland, has been removed as the launch customer for the Airbus A321-200XLR by its parent company, IAG International Airlines Group. This decision follows unresolved disputes over pilot pay that have impacted the airline's cost structure and investment returns. According to a statement provided to ch-aviation by IAG, Aer Lingus [...]

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Royal Jordanian Welcomes First E190-E2 and Faces Delays with A320neo Deliveries

By | 2024-05-09T17:17:17-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Royal Jordanian, based at Amman Queen Alia, has recently celebrated the arrival of its first E190-E2 aircraft, marking a significant step in its regional fleet expansion. The delivery, which occurred in early May 2024, involved the aircraft being ferried via Recife and Gran Canaria to its home base, as recorded by Flightradar24 ADS-B data. This [...]

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TAG Aviation Transfers Its Sole Bombardier Global Express to Maltese AOC

By | 2024-05-09T17:31:12-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation|

TAG Aviation, a prominent name in the aviation sector, has strategically relocated its only Bombardier Global Express from its United Kingdom base in Farnborough to its Malta operation. This move, disclosed by ch-aviation research, signifies a reshuffling of assets within the company's extensive network of Air Operator's Certificates (AOCs). The aircraft, registered as 9H-KDR and [...]

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Austria’s Skyemotion Seeks US Entry: Aims for DOT Approval to Expand Charter Services

By | 2024-05-09T17:13:13-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

Skyemotion, an Austrian-based jet charter and management startup, is actively seeking entry into the US market, aiming to extend its charter services to include flights to and from the United States. The company has officially filed for an exemption and a foreign air carrier permit with the US Department of Transportation (DOT). This strategic move [...]

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SpiceJet Granted Extended Deadline for Engine Lease Payments Amid Legal Challenges

By | 2024-05-09T17:13:14-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business|

SpiceJet, the Indian low-cost carrier based in Delhi, has been given an additional deadline until May 22 to settle a payment of USD 1.58 million to engine lessors Team France and Sunbird France. This extension comes after the airline previously disregarded a March 2024 court directive to fulfill its lease obligations within four weeks. The [...]

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JetBlue Revamps Older A320-200s for Fleet Expansion Amid Engine Setbacks

By | 2024-05-09T17:31:45-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business|

JetBlue Airways is strategically revitalizing twelve A320-200 aircraft, previously slated for return to lessors, as a response to immediate growth challenges linked to ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine recalls. These aircraft will be reconfigured and reintroduced into JetBlue's fleet to maintain operational capacity, as revealed by US journalist Seth Miller. One such aircraft, designated N503JB [...]

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