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Air Tanzania Boosts Dubai Service with New Boeing 737-9

By | 2024-04-24T15:34:02-04:00 April 14th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business|

Air Tanzania has expanded its fleet and enhanced its service to Dubai with the introduction of a new Boeing 737 MAX 9. This state-of-the-art aircraft, with a seating capacity of 181 passengers, will be deployed on the popular route between Dar es Salaam and Dubai. The addition of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 allows Air [...]

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Australian Court Denies Lawsuit Against Qatar Airways Over Invasive Airport Searches

By | 2024-04-19T07:55:27-04:00 April 14th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Security|

A Federal Court of Australia decision has rejected the plea of five women to sue Qatar Airways, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), and the Qatar Company for Airports Operations and Management (MATAR), in connection with invasive medical examinations at Doha's Hamad International Airport. This ruling stems from an incident on October 2, 2020, when [...]

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Middle East Airspace Closures Impact Flights Amid Iran’s Drone Attack on Israel

By | 2024-04-18T15:29:45-04:00 April 14th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Security|

Following a recent drone attack launched by Iran on Israel, several nations in the Middle East have decided to close their airspace, resulting in significant disruptions to international flight operations. This strategic decision has grounded numerous flights and required others to divert, affecting thousands of travelers and major airline schedules across the region. The airspace [...]

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Airline and Airport Weekly News In Brief: China Southern, Iraqi Airways, Sun Country and more

By | 2024-04-18T15:29:46-04:00 April 13th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airport Business|

As the aviation industry continues its recovery trajectory, airlines around the globe are swiftly adapting to the increasing demand for travel by expanding their networks and introducing new routes. This week's roundup highlights significant developments that promise to enhance global connectivity and cater to the burgeoning travel needs. China Southern Airlines Broadens Horizon with Budapest [...]

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US Airlines Urge Biden Administration to Halt Additional Flights to China Amid Competitive Concerns

By | 2024-04-24T15:33:29-04:00 April 12th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory|

Major U.S. airlines and aviation unions are calling on the Biden administration to refrain from approving further flights between the United States and China, citing "anti-competitive" practices imposed by China on American carriers. This request comes in response to ongoing restrictions that were initially placed during the pandemic's onset, which continue to hamper U.S. airline [...]

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Sirius India Airlines Launches with UAE Partnership to Bring Luxury Private Air Travel to India

By | 2024-04-18T15:41:50-04:00 April 11th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Sirius India Airlines Pvt. Ltd, a new venture established by the spouses of two former SpiceJet executives, has announced a partnership with UAE-based Airavat Aviation to introduce a luxury private air travel brand in India. The startup, which emerged following the resignation of the SpiceJet executives due to conflict-of-interest concerns, will begin operations with a [...]

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Mukamalah Aviation Eyes Expansion in Services and Client Base Post Saudi Aramco Spin-Off

By | 2024-04-18T15:41:50-04:00 April 11th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airport Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Following its spin-off from parent company Saudi Aramco last year, Mukamalah Aviation, based in Dammam, is poised for significant growth. Although still wholly owned by Saudi Aramco, Mukamalah has gained managerial independence which has enabled it to broaden its customer base and service offerings. According to company sources speaking to Al-Eqtisadiah, a leading Saudi business [...]

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Go First Receives Extended Deadline for Insolvency Resolution by India’s NCLT

By | 2024-04-18T15:41:50-04:00 April 11th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business|

India's Go First airline has been granted an additional 60 days to finalize its insolvency resolution process, with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) extending the deadline to June 3. This decision was made during an April 8 hearing, providing the administrator, or resolution professional, additional time to negotiate the sale of the struggling carrier. [...]

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Fiji Endorses Open Skies Policy to Expand Air Travel and Economic Growth

By | 2024-04-18T15:29:49-04:00 April 11th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Hotel Business, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

The Fijian government has officially decided to adopt an open skies policy, a significant shift announced following a cabinet meeting on April 9 in Suva. This strategic move is part of an effort to enhance Fiji's National Aviation Policy and is expected to bolster economic, strategic, and operational growth in the aviation sector. Approval of [...]

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Lufthansa Halts Flights to Iran Amid Rising Tensions, While Austrian Airlines Continues Service

By | 2024-04-24T15:29:12-04:00 April 11th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Security|

As geopolitical tensions heighten, Lufthansa has opted to cancel all flights to and from Iran up to the upcoming Saturday, according to a spokesperson from the airline. This decision comes amidst U.S. intelligence reports indicating potential imminent threats to Israeli assets by Iran or its proxies. The German flag carrier, which usually operates five weekly [...]

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Vistara Launches Five Weekly Non-Stop Flights from Mumbai to Paris

By | 2024-04-19T07:55:28-04:00 April 11th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

Vistara, India's full-service airline, has introduced a new non-stop service, operating five weekly flights between Mumbai and Paris. This expansion brings Vistara's connectivity to Paris from two major Indian cities, including Delhi, and marks its sixth direct long-haul route to Europe. Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer at Vistara, expressed enthusiasm about the new service. "We [...]

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NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy Promises Rigorous Safety Advocacy in Her Next Term

By | 2024-04-24T15:29:12-04:00 April 10th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

Jennifer Homendy, the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), is set to affirm her commitment to transportation safety in her next term, during the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday. Homendy, nominated by President Joe Biden to continue leading the NTSB, has been an active figure in the investigation of transportation accidents [...]

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