A group of eight plaintiffs has filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines at the US District Court in Hawaii, aiming to halt its proposed merger with Hawaiian Airlines on the grounds of potential antitrust violations. The lawsuit, filed on April 15, cites concerns under the United States’ Clayton Antitrust Act that the merger could "substantially [...]
An FAA-appointed panelist, Javier de Luis, an aerospace engineer and lecturer at MIT, is set to criticize Boeing Co. for its safety culture deficiencies during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing. This critique comes in the wake of a recent mid-air blowout involving a Boeing 737 Max 9, which highlighted ongoing safety concerns within the company. [...]
In a significant development, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed imposing civil penalties totaling $2.9 million on Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam), a cargo carrier based in Guam, citing a series of alleged regulatory breaches during 2022. The airline, however, disputes these allegations, emphasizing that they had previously resolved the issues in question. On April [...]
In a significant development, the Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing continuous financial backing to Kenya Airways (KQ) as the airline implements its "Plan 2028" recovery program. Here's a breakdown of the latest developments and what they mean for the national carrier: Government Pledge: The government has pledged ongoing financial support to Kenya [...]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva, together with the Air Transportation Systems Laboratory at University College London (UCL), the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP), released the Aviation Net Zero CO2Transition Pathways Comparative Review. This is the first publication to compare [...]
In a groundbreaking decision, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued its first-ever special flight authorization for the testing of a civil supersonic aircraft, the Boom XB-1. This milestone paves the way for Boom Supersonic to commence flight tests, marking a significant advancement in the development of faster-than-sound travel. The FAA's authorization is a pivotal [...]
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has implemented new aviation standards and practices designed to boost safety and facilitate the integration of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) into the global air navigation system. These changes, part of broader efforts to update international aviation rules, were solidified during ICAO’s 231st Session. The modifications include amendments to [...]
Sarawak State Premier Abang Johari Openg remains optimistic about the acquisition of regional airline MASwings, with expectations to finalize the deal by the end of 2024. A preliminary agreement has already been reached between the Sarawak government, Malaysia's federal transport ministry, the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), and Malaysia Aviation Group, the current owner of MASwings. [...]
India's National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has temporarily suspended insolvency proceedings against Deccan Charters, pending a further review set for April 26. The decision came after Deccan Charters appealed against the initiation of a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by the Bengaluru bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The NCLT had previously [...]
Estonia's government has decided to suspend the sale of the Nordic Aviation Group (NAG), the parent company of state-owned airline Nordica, due to unsatisfactory financial offers and concerns over the terms proposed by potential buyers. Climate Minister Kristen Michal made the announcement after reviewing the binding purchase offers from two companies. During a Cabinet meeting [...]
LIAT 2020, the airline set to continue the legacy of the now-defunct LIAT (Antigua and Barbuda), is approaching the final stages of receiving its air operator certificate (AOC). The carrier has recently conducted successful demonstration flights using an ATR42-600, signaling that its operational readiness is imminent. According to ADS-B data, the ATR42-600 with registration V2-LIG, [...]
Under the directive of Argentina's President Javier Milei, the state-owned oil and gas company, Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales (YPF), is set to sell two of its business jets—a Learjet 60XR and an Embraer Praetor 500. This decision reflects the new administration's efforts to curb government spending, particularly on assets deemed lavish expenditures used by elite political [...]
