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Oklahoma Man Faces 12 Years in Turks and Caicos Prison for Ammunition Possession

By | 2024-04-26T17:19:26-04:00 April 25th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airport Business, Airports, Security|

This Oklahoma man's vacation turned into a nightmare when he was arrested for carrying ammunition in his carry-on bag at a Turks and Caicos airport. Now facing up to 12 years in prison, Ryan Watson's family is grappling with the daunting legal system of a foreign country. Ryan and Valerie Watson were detained on April [...]

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Jet Linx Aviation Expands with New Base in Salt Lake City to Enhance Services in Mountain West

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:02-04:00 April 24th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airport Business|

Jet Linx Aviation, a prominent business aviation operator based in Omaha, has opened its newest facility in Salt Lake City, marking the company's 22nd base in the United States. This strategic expansion aims to bolster Jet Linx's presence in the Mountain West region and offer tailored, local services to its Utah clientele. The announcement, made [...]

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Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea Launches Own Airline, Morobe Wings, to Serve Remote Areas

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:03-04:00 April 24th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory|

The government of Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea has announced the creation of a new airline, Morobe Wings (Lae Nadzab), aimed at enhancing air transport services for the region's remote communities. The provincial government plans to purchase a DHC-6 aircraft for PGK6 million (USD1.6 million) to facilitate this initiative. Governor Luther Wenge, speaking to [...]

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Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Targets Illegal Bizjet Charter Operations

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:04-04:00 April 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airport Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has intensified its efforts against unauthorized commercial flights by suspending three private operators found to be conducting commercial operations without the necessary licenses. This move is part of a broader crackdown mandated by the Nigerian government to ensure aviation safety and regulatory compliance. Chris Ona Najomo, the acting director [...]

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Air India to Launch International A350 Flights to Dubai Starting May 1

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:06-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

Air India is set to launch its first international flights using the Airbus A350-900, beginning on May 1, with services connecting Delhi International to Dubai International. This marks a significant milestone as the airline expands its A350 operations beyond domestic routes. Since the beginning of the year, Air India has been integrating A350s into its [...]

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Bangsamoro Airways to Commence Operations in the Philippines, Enhancing Regional Connectivity

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:09-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airport Business|

Bangsamoro Airways is set to launch its revenue operations on April 24, aiming to significantly improve connectivity within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), located in the southwestern part of Mindanao Island. The airline will initially operate flights from Cotabato City to Zamboanga and Jolo (Sulu), catering primarily to government officials, medical workers, [...]

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UK Civil Aviation Authority Vigilantly Monitors Middle East Conflict Impact on Air Safety

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:18-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Business & Private Aviation, Safety|

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is intensively monitoring the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to mitigate risks to flight safety, according to CAA chairman Sir Stephen Hillier. The regional instability, marked by a recent missile and drone barrage from Iran targeting Israel, has prompted significant adjustments in international flight operations, including diversions and [...]

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FAA Investigates Close Call Between JetBlue and Southwest Jets at Reagan National Airport

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:19-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating a near miss involving two passenger jets at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, that occurred on Thursday morning. This incident involved a JetBlue flight bound for Boston and a Southwest Airlines flight heading to Orlando, which nearly collided due to what appears to be an air [...]

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Saudi Arabia Considers Partnership in Privatizing Pakistan International Airlines

By | 2024-04-25T16:26:43-04:00 April 18th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory|

Saudi Arabia is currently in discussions with Pakistan regarding the potential privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), as part of broader talks to invest in various Pakistani state-owned enterprises. This development comes as a high-level Saudi delegation, led by Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, visited Pakistan to finalize a bilateral implementation mechanism aimed [...]

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Avelo Airlines Cleared for International Flights to Mexico and the Dominican Republic

By | 2024-04-25T16:26:45-04:00 April 18th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted Avelo Airlines authorization to commence scheduled international passenger flights from the United States to various destinations in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. This significant development follows the airline’s request last month to expand its operations beyond domestic routes. Avelo Airlines, based in Burbank, has been given exemption [...]

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Tasman Cargo Airlines Launches Direct Freight Service from Sydney to Hong Kong

By | 2024-04-25T16:26:46-04:00 April 17th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Airline Business, Airport Business|

Tasman Cargo Airlines, based out of Sydney Kingsford Smith, has initiated a new direct freight service to Hong Kong International, operating a wet-leased Boeing 777-200F under an agreement with DHL Express. This service, which commenced on April 16, marks a significant expansion in the airline's freight operations in Asia. The aircraft, a 14-year-old Boeing 777-200 [...]

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Join us at the Yale Club of NY for a Wings Club Luncheon with John Rodgerson, CEO, Azul

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:24-04:00 April 15th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Airport Business, Press Releases|

Please join us on Thursday, April 18, 2024,At the Yale Club of New York for ourAviation Leader Series Luncheon Our guest speaker will be John Rodgerson, Chief Executive Officer, Azul S.A. Azul is the largest airline in Brazil in terms of departures and cities served, with approximately 1,000 daily departures to over 150 destinations. The [...]

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