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Transavia CEO Contemplates Exiting Amsterdam Schiphol Over Proposed Night-Flight Ban

By | 2024-05-02T08:55:18-04:00 April 26th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory|

Transavia Airlines, the low-cost subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, may consider relocating from its primary hub at Amsterdam Schiphol if the proposed ban on night flights is implemented, according to CEO Marcel de Nooijer. During an interview with NPO Radio 1 on April 19, de Nooijer expressed concerns about the viability of maintaining operations [...]

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

By | 2024-05-02T15:12:27-04:00 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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British Airways to Introduce ATR72-600 on New Seasonal London Gatwick-Dublin Route

By | 2024-05-02T15:12:27-04:00 April 25th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

British Airways is set to enhance its route offerings by launching a new seasonal service between London Gatwick and Dublin International. This service, scheduled to run from May 20 to September 29, 2024, will utilize an ATR72-600 aircraft wet-leased from Emerald Airlines, based in Dublin. This expansion comes at a time when the route options [...]

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Southwest Airlines Ceases Operations at Four Airports Amid Mounting Losses and Boeing Delivery Delays

By | 2024-05-02T15:12:27-04:00 April 25th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

Southwest Airlines revealed on Thursday its decision to discontinue services at four airports, following a surge in losses during the first quarter and further setbacks in the delivery of aircraft from Boeing. The move comes as Southwest grapples with escalating financial challenges and ongoing disruptions in receiving aircraft from Boeing, intensifying the strain on its [...]

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

By | 2024-05-02T08:55:21-04:00 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 | 2024-05-02T08:55:21-04:00 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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FAA Mandates Increased Rest for Air Traffic Controllers

By | 2024-05-02T10:11:13-04:00 April 24th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

In response to concerns about air traffic controller exhaustion and its potential impact on safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced new regulations aimed at addressing fatigue among controllers. Enhanced Rest Requirements: The FAA directive mandates an increase in mandatory rest periods for air traffic controllers. Controllers will now be required to have a [...]

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TSA Reports Increase in Airport Security Breaches Over Past Year

By | 2024-05-02T14:45:44-04:00 April 24th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airport Business, Security|

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has reported a notable surge in airport security breaches, with over 300 incidents recorded since March 2023. In November, authorities arrested two women at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after they breached a secured exit while rushing to catch their flight. Similarly, at Palm Springs International Airport in February, a [...]

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Ohio Men Sentenced for Targeting Ohio State Highway Patrol Pilots with Laser and LED Spotlight

By | 2024-05-02T15:52:08-04:00 April 24th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airport Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

Two Ohio men faced sentencing for their involvement in targeting an Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) helicopter with a laser and LED spotlight, actions classified as a federal offense. Jason McCloskey, aged 54, pleaded guilty to attempted obstructing official business, while 42-year-old Louis Bernard was found guilty of one count of criminal damaging or endangering, [...]

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Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Targets Illegal Bizjet Charter Operations

By | 2024-05-02T10:08:02-04:00 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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Dallas Love Field Airport Set for Advanced Air Traffic Control Technology Upgrade

By | 2024-05-02T14:45:45-04:00 April 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

In a significant step toward enhancing aviation safety, Dallas Love Field Airport is poised to undergo a revolutionary transformation with the introduction of new air traffic control technology. As one of the pioneering airports in the nation to adopt modernized air traffic control systems, Love Field aims to establish a new benchmark for aviation safety. [...]

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British Airways Flight BA12 Circling Over Singapore for Four Hours After A380 Weather Radar Malfunction

By | 2024-05-02T14:45:45-04:00 April 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Safety|

Passengers aboard British Airways Flight BA12 experienced an unexpected journey when their already delayed flight from Singapore to London Heathrow was disrupted by a malfunctioning weather radar on the Airbus A380 superjumbo. Scheduled to depart Singapore at 11:20 pm on Monday, the flight faced additional delays due to technical issues, forcing passengers to endure a [...]

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