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Six Companies, Including AirAsia Affiliate, Advance in Bidding for SriLankan Airlines

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

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 [...]

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Royal Air Maroc Initiates Major Aircraft Purchase Tender Ahead of 2030 World Cup

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:04-04:00 April 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has officially launched a significant tender to expand its aircraft fleet, a move aligned with the airline’s ambitious growth plans leading up to the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Abdelhamid Addou, CEO of the Moroccan national carrier, confirmed the launch of this long-anticipated tender on April 15, although details have not been [...]

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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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The New Boeing CEO Must Be an Airplane Geek, Not Just a Bean Counter

By | 2024-04-23T17:12:40-04:00 April 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business|

As Boeing prepares for a leadership change later this year, the incoming CEO faces an immense challenge: orchestrating a profound cultural shift within the company's vast workforce of over 170,000 employees, a significant portion of whom are engineers. The realm of modern air transportation stands as a testament to human ingenuity, where complex aircraft take [...]

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Russia’s GPS Jamming Affects Over 46,000 Flights Across Europe Since Ukraine Invasion

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:05-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Safety|

Since the onset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, widespread GPS interference has impacted aviation across European skies, affecting over 46,000 flights traveling over the Baltic region since last August. This disruption extends from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Black Sea in the south, creating significant navigational challenges for thousands of [...]

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Air India Finalizes Sale of Four Boeing 747-400 Aircraft to AerSale

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:05-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Air India has successfully sold four Boeing 747-400 aircraft to the United States-based aftermarket aircraft broker, AerSale, as reported by The Economic Times. This sale concludes an extensive marketing effort by the flag carrier, which ceased operating these aircraft for revenue flights back in 2021. The sale was managed by the UK-based remarketing firm Skytech-AIC. [...]

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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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SpiceJet Confronts Insolvency Claims by DAE Capital’s SPVs in India

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

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 [...]

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Air India to Launch International A350 Flights to Dubai Starting May 1

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:06-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

Air India is set to launch its first international flights using the Airbus A350-900, beginning on May 1, with services connecting Delhi International to Dubai International. This marks a significant milestone as the airline expands its A350 operations beyond domestic routes. Since the beginning of the year, Air India has been integrating A350s into its [...]

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G7 Nations Consider New Sanctions on IranAir Following Drone Attack

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:06-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory, Security|

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 [...]

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Scandinavian Seaplanes Aims for Electrification with Dovetail Electric Aviation Partnership

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:06-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Scandinavian Seaplanes, based in Norway, is set to pioneer electric aviation in the country by converting its fleet to electric powertrains developed by Dovetail Electric Aviation, an Australian-Spanish company. The seaplane operator, which currently runs a fleet of six aircraft, has committed to five conversions as part of its sustainability strategy. Dovetail Electric Aviation is [...]

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