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SAS Scandinavian Plans Significant Expansion of Regional Jet Fleet Through SAS Link Subsidiary

By | 2024-05-02T08:47:05-04:00 April 30th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

SAS Scandinavian Airlines is setting the stage for a substantial expansion of its regional jet operations, specifically through its SAS Link subsidiary, which currently operates Embraer E195 aircraft. This was disclosed by Henrik Winell, Vice-President (Network) at SAS, during the Routes Europe conference as covered by Aviation Week. The airline, headquartered in Copenhagen, is actively [...]

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easyJet Set to Expand In-House Maintenance Operations with Acquisition of SR Technics Facility in Malta

By | 2024-05-02T08:47:05-04:00 April 30th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Services & MRO, Airline Business|

easyJet, the UK-based low-cost airline, has confirmed its plans to acquire the SR Technics aircraft maintenance facility located at Malta International Airport. This move is pending regulatory approval and aligns with the airline's strategy to bring more of its maintenance operations in-house, according to a statement provided to ch-aviation. The facility, featuring six maintenance bays, [...]

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Uganda Airlines Nears Deal with Boeing for Fleet Expansion

By | 2024-05-02T08:47:06-04:00 April 30th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

According to reports from Kampala, the Ugandan government is nearing a significant agreement with Boeing to acquire four aircraft for Uganda Airlines. This development signals a potential strategic shift from Airbus, sparking industry speculation. While no official statement has been released, insider sources claim President Yoweri Museveni approved the acquisition during a meeting on April [...]

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Bonza Faces Setbacks in Fleet Expansion Due to Aircraft Registration and Availability Issues

By | 2024-05-02T08:47:06-04:00 April 29th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Bonza, Australia's newest airline based at Sunshine Coast, is experiencing significant delays in expanding its fleet due to regulatory and logistical challenges. The airline initially wet-leased two Boeing 737-8s, C-FLHI (msn 61804) and C-FLKC (61807), from Flair Airlines during the 2023-24 Southern Hemisphere summer, with plans to transition these to dry leases for more operational [...]

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AirAsia X Outlines Strategy for AirAsia Takeover and Corporate Reorganization

By | 2024-05-02T08:47:06-04:00 April 29th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur International) has provided a detailed overview of its strategy to acquire AirAsia Bhd, the operator of AirAsia (AK, Kuala Lumpur International), and AirAsia Aviation Group, which manages the non-Malaysian AirAsia-branded airlines. The disclosure was made in a recent filing with Bursa Malaysia, outlining a comprehensive plan that includes the issuance [...]

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Aurigny Air Services Scrambles for Additional ACMI Capacity Following Aircraft Incident

By | 2024-05-02T08:47:07-04:00 April 29th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Safety|

Aurigny Air Services, based in Guernsey, is actively seeking additional aircraft capacity on an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) basis after a DHC-8-Q400 it wet-leased from Luxwing experienced a runway excursion at Guernsey airport on April 23. The incident has led to the grounding of the aircraft, 9H-LWB (msn 4332), pending an investigation, resulting [...]

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Southwest Airlines Introduces Compensation Program for Flight Delays Following DOT Settlement

By | 2024-05-03T12:39:13-04:00 April 29th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Airline Business, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight|

Southwest Airlines has initiated a compensation program for passengers affected by flight delays, following a $140 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Transportation. This move comes as a response to the operational disruptions experienced during the December 2022 holiday travel season, which significantly impacted travelers and led to widespread scrutiny of the airline's handling [...]

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China Southern Airlines Debuts Longest Direct Flight from Shenzhen to Mexico City

By | 2024-05-03T12:39:42-04:00 April 29th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

China Southern Airlines is set to make aviation history by launching the longest direct flight from China, connecting the bustling megacity of Shenzhen with Mexico City. This new route not only marks the airline’s first direct passenger flight to Mexico but also represents a significant milestone as the longest flight originating from China. The introduction [...]

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Bermuda’s Freedom II Expands Charter Services with Two E170 Aircraft

By | 2024-05-02T08:47:07-04:00 April 29th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Freedom II, a Bermuda-based airline, has enhanced its charter offerings by engaging ACC Aviation to market two Embraer E170 aircraft, augmenting an existing agreement that includes the airline's B757-200. These aircraft, VP-BEB (msn 17000146) and VP-BEC (msn 17000112), were acquired in 2022 primarily to serve the travel needs of Richard M. Schulze, founder of Best [...]

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Study Reveals Which U.S. Airline Has the Most Delays and Cancellations

By | 2024-05-02T20:58:19-04:00 April 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Airline Business, Airlines|

A recent study has identified the U.S. airline with the highest rates of delays and cancellations, providing travelers with crucial insights into which carriers are most likely to disrupt their travel plans. In addition to identifying the airline, the study offers valuable tips on how to choose flights that minimize the risk of such disruptions. [...]

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Air China Boosts Fleet with Order for 100 Extended Range COMAC C919 Aircraft

By | 2024-05-02T08:55:16-04:00 April 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Air China (CA, Beijing Capital) has confirmed a substantial order for 100 extended range C919 aircraft from Chinese manufacturer COMAC, marking a significant expansion and modernization of its fleet. The order was officially signed on April 26, 2024, with approval from the airline's board of directors following the next day. The airline plans to initiate [...]

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Jeju Air Exits Bidding for Asiana Airlines’ Cargo Division as Sale Process Narrows

By | 2024-05-02T08:55:16-04:00 April 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Jeju Air has officially withdrawn from the competition to acquire the cargo business of Asiana Airlines, leaving Eastar Jet, Air Incheon, and Air Premia as the remaining contenders. This development was confirmed through a Korean Stock Exchange filing by Jeju Air on April 25, after the airline chose not to participate in the second round [...]

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