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Nigeria Suspends Dana Air Operations Following Safety Incident and Financial Concerns

By | 2024-04-25T16:40:02-04:00 April 24th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

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 [...]

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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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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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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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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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FAA Issues New Directive for Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 Amid Safety Concerns

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:18-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Airlines, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 aircraft, addressing an electrical issue that could potentially lead to a loss of critical flight instruments. The directive, effective May 22, mandates the installation of two bonding jumpers on the standby power control unit (SPCU) to secure a [...]

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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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FAA Investigates Close Call Between JetBlue and Southwest Jets at Reagan National Airport

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:19-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating a near miss involving two passenger jets at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, that occurred on Thursday morning. This incident involved a JetBlue flight bound for Boston and a Southwest Airlines flight heading to Orlando, which nearly collided due to what appears to be an air [...]

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FAA Expert Criticizes Boeing’s Safety Practices After Mid-Air Incident

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

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. [...]

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FAA Grants Historic Authorization for Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Flight Tests

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:21-04:00 April 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

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 [...]

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Russian Airlines Adopt Domestic Software for Maintenance of Western-Made Airliners

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:21-04:00 April 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Safety|

In response to increasing international tensions, Russia's major airlines are beginning to implement domestically developed software solutions to support the maintenance of their Western-manufactured aircraft. This strategic shift aims to reduce reliance on Western technology and enhance the sustainability of Russia’s aviation operations amid global trade restrictions. The move to adopt local software alternatives reflects [...]

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