Shanghai, China – September 28, 2019: A320 China Eastern Airlines Airbus A321 airplane at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) in China. Airbus is a European aircraft manufacturer based in Toulouse, France. Airbus is reportedly in discussions with China regarding a potentially significant aircraft order ahead of an upcoming visit to France by Chinese President Xi Jinping, [...]
Nigeria's aviation authority has grounded Dana Air after a recent incident involving a runway excursion at Lagos Airport, prompting concerns over the airline's safety practices and financial stability. The directive, issued by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, mandates an immediate suspension of the airline's operations to allow for a comprehensive audit. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority [...]
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 [...]
Six firms have progressed to the next stage in the process to acquire a majority stake in SriLankan Airlines, as confirmed by Sri Lanka's State Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit (SRU), an arm of the Ministry of Finance. Among the entities moving forward is a company closely linked to AirAsia (AK, Kuala Lumpur International), highlighting the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
SpiceJet is currently embroiled in a legal battle for insolvency, initiated by three special purpose vehicles (SPVs) owned by DAE Capital, at India's National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The proceedings began last month when AWAS 36698 Ireland Limited, AWAS 36695 Ireland Limited, and AWAS 36694 Ireland Limited, filed insolvency petitions against the airline. The insolvency [...]
Members of the G7, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom, are reportedly discussing new sanctions against IranAir in response to Iran's recent drone strike against Israel, according to Bloomberg. The discussions are still private, and the specifics of the potential sanctions have not been detailed. The new sanctions [...]
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 [...]
Discussions regarding a potential merger between Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes are picking up pace, with significant developments suggesting a closer integration of the two airlines. A report from Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the negotiations, indicates that Azul is exploring a scenario where Abra Group, which owns GOL and Avianca, [...]
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 [...]
