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Slovenia’s United Eagle Expands Fleet with Acquisition of First Citation CJ2+

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:03-04:00 April 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Slovenia-based United Eagle has recently expanded its fleet by acquiring its first Cessna Citation Jet CJ2+, marking a significant addition to its range of aircraft. The jet, registered as S5-CEU and bearing the manufacturer serial number 525A-0387, successfully completed its ferry flight from Calgary, Canada, to Ljubljana, Slovenia. The journey, tracked via Flightradar24 ADS-B data, [...]

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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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FAA Suspends Sawyer Aviation’s Certification Due to Staffing Shortfalls

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

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken decisive action against Sawyer Aviation, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, by suspending its Part 135 certificate. The emergency order was issued due to the private jet charter carrier's failure to meet required staffing levels, specifically the absence of a director of maintenance since October 21, 2023, and a [...]

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Sky Wings Aviation Secures Contract for Punjab Air Ambulance Service in Pakistan

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:05-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory|

Sky Wings Aviation, based at Karachi International, has been awarded a significant contract to operate a new air ambulance service in Pakistan's Punjab province. This development comes after a proposal by Punjab's Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, with the service expected to become operational in June. The air ambulance service will utilize a Piper Seneca [...]

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Gabon Faces Financial Strain from Unsettled Private Jet Debts Dating Back to Bongo Era

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:07-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory|

Gabon is grappling with significant financial liabilities resulting from extravagant private jet travels during the latter years of Omar Bongo’s presidency, according to a report from Africa Intelligence. These unsettled debts, amounting to approximately USD90 million, now threaten the government's shares in TotalEnergies Gabon. The unresolved invoices stem from numerous trips made between 2006 and [...]

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Andrew Airways’ Part 135 Certificate Revoked by US DOT for Inactivity

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:08-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has revoked the Part 135 certificate of Andrew Airways, based in Kodiak, Alaska, due to the airline's failure to initiate its authorized scheduled interstate operations. The certificate, originally issued in July 2018, permitted the carrier to conduct scheduled flights transporting people, property, and mail across state lines. The decision [...]

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Premier Air Charter Nears Completion of Reverse Merger with Investment Firm Altair International

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:09-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Premier Air Charter is on the brink of finalizing a reverse merger with Altair International Corporation, a metals and mining investment firm, as detailed in a recent update to shareholders. This strategic move is set to see Altair acquiring up to 270 million shares, representing an 85% stake in Premier Air Charter. The merger, first [...]

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Former Dutch Government Fokker 70 Aircraft Listed for Sale by Alliance Airlines

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:09-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory|

A Fokker 70 aircraft, previously used by the Dutch government and currently maintained by Australia's Alliance Airlines, has been placed on the market. The VIP-configured jet, registered VH-KBX (msn 11547), is being marketed by Fokker Aircraft Services. This 28.6-year-old aircraft has been stored at Rockhampton since August 2023 and hasn't been operated on official flights [...]

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Capital A Explores Fundraising Options for Its Aviation Business Amid Expansion Plans

By | 2024-04-25T16:26:43-04:00 April 21st, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia Aviation Group (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB), is currently exploring potential fundraising strategies to bolster its aviation sector. The company, which owns and licenses the AirAsia brand, indicated that these considerations are still in the preliminary stages, with no concrete proposals yet presented to its board of directors, [...]

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Investigation Launched After Unauthorized Person Reportedly Found in Cockpit During Colorado Rockies Flight

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:17-04:00 April 20th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

United Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are conducting investigations following reports that an unauthorized person was seated in the cockpit during a flight carrying the Colorado Rockies baseball team. The incident, which allegedly occurred on an April 10 flight to Toronto, was first reported by The Wall Street Journal and has since prompted [...]

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Nomad Aviation Expands Charter Fleet with Addition of Gulfstream G650ER

By | 2024-04-25T16:26:43-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Nomad Aviation, based in Zurich, is set to enhance its charter fleet with the introduction of its first Gulfstream G650ER. Scheduled to be available for charter by May 1, 2024, this addition marks a significant expansion in the company's high-end travel offerings. The aircraft, registered as HB-JLO (msn 6521), is currently listed under the Air [...]

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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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