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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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Hahn Air Agrees to $26.8 Million Settlement in US Travel Fees Dispute

By | 2024-05-08T12:54:06-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Hahn Air, along with its subsidiary Hahn Air USA Inc., has agreed to pay $26.8 million to settle allegations that it failed to remit certain travel fees collected from passengers flying into or within the United States from 2012 to 2018, according to a statement from the US Department of Justice. The allegations against Hahn [...]

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Pakistan Moves Closer to Privatizing PIA with Recent Regulatory Approvals

By | 2024-05-08T12:54:28-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The planned privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the state-owned carrier, has made significant progress with recent approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. On May 6, the commission approved a scheme of arrangement between Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited and PIA Holding Company Limited, setting the stage for the legal separation of [...]

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The Best Airline & Airport On-Time Performance: Asia Pacific

By | 2024-05-04T14:59:22-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

The top-ranking airlines in Asia Pacific in March showed significant improvements in their OTP performance over last month. Singapore Airlines (SQ) maintained its dominance in the region with an OTP of 88.31%, a 4-point increase over February’s OTP of 84.12%. AirAsia (AK) secured the second-place position this month with an OTP of 85.33%; a near [...]

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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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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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Emirates Chairman Expresses Dissatisfaction with Boeing Over 777X Delays

By | 2024-05-09T17:31:39-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

The chairman of Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, expressed dissatisfaction with Boeing regarding delays in resolving issues with its 777X program. During a statement on Tuesday, he highlighted that Boeing had previously committed to addressing these challenges but has yet to deliver on those promises. This situation adds to the complications facing the U.S. planemaker, as [...]

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FAA Launches Investigation into Boeing Over Possible Falsified 787 Inspection Records

By | 2024-05-09T17:13:15-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Safety|

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened a new investigation into Boeing following the aerospace giant's admission last month that it may have skipped mandatory inspections on some of its newly manufactured 787 planes. The FAA's probe will determine whether the required inspections were actually completed and if there were any instances of falsification of [...]

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California Mother Detained After Alleged Abuse of Toddler on Flight from Mexico

By | 2024-05-08T09:13:19-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Security|

A California mother has been arrested following accusations of abusing her 2-year-old child during a Delta flight from Mexico to Seattle. Authorities ordered her detention on Monday as investigations into the incident continue. The alleged abuse occurred on board the international flight, drawing attention from fellow passengers and crew members who reported the behavior. Law [...]

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