The managing director of SpiceJet (SG, Delhi International) says the airline aims to increase its fleet to 100 aircraft by the end of 2026. Ajay Singh made the comments to the Economic Times newspaper in the wake of the carrier confirming an oversubscribed INR30 billion rupee (USD359 million) capital raising. "SpiceJet is an airline that [...]
The Thai authorities will allow foreign pilots to fly domestic routes using wet-leased aircraft, according to the Bangkok Post. The policy shift, which still requires a final tick off, is a response to requirements from lessors that their pilots operate the aircraft, per the terms of a regular wet-lease agreement. Reportedly, Thai VietJetAir (VZ, Bangkok [...]
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Harbour Air Seaplanes (YB, Vancouver Coal Harbour) will debut its first-ever wheeled service connecting Vancouver International and Victoria International airports on November 4, 2024, complementing its existing seaplane services between the two cities. "Being limited to flying during daylight-only hours has prevented us from operating at key times desired during winter. The ability to fly [...]
Caribbean Airlines (BW, Port of Spain) has dry leased a B737-800 from Macquarie AirFinance, resuming the type's operations after a break of more than two years. M-ABPP (msn 35353) was ferried from Toulouse Francazal via Reykjavik Keflavik and Halifax to Port of Spain over the course of September 20-21. The 14.9-year-old aircraft, last operated by [...]
Aer Lingus (EI, Dublin International) has expressed concerns about a draft decision from Ireland's national planning appeals board, An Bord Pleanála (ABP), that proposes reductions in nighttime flights at Dublin International. In the draft, the regulator said that arriving and departing night flights - between 2300L (2200Z) and 0700L (0600Z) - should be restricted to [...]
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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi (5W, Abu Dhabi International) will take its first A321-200NY(XLR)s in 2026, deploying them mainly on routes connecting Abu Dhabi International with points in Western Europe, Wizz Air Holdings CEO József Váradi told The National, an Emirati newspaper. The low-cost holding wants to wait until Pratt & Whitney delivers upgraded GTF Advantage [...]
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