Executive Air (Barbados) (Bridgetown) has deregistered its only jet aircraft from Barbados, ch-aviation research has revealed. Cessna Citation Bravo 8P-EAB (msn 550-0807) had operated with Executive Air since 2021, initially under the US registration of N56WP before being moved to Barbados in 2022. It has not been active in recent months and is parked at [...]
SpiceJet (SG, Delhi International) faces a criminal investigation for failing to deposit over INR650 million rupees (USD7.7 million) in employee provident fund contributions, according to an Economic Times report. The newspaper says the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing lodged a first information report (FIR) on September 16 following a complaint by the Employees' Provident Fund [...]
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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating whether money funnelled to insolvent Australian operator Bonza breached US money-laundering laws. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reports that the DOJ is looking at whether Bonza's backer, Miami-based 777 Partners (and its funder, insurer A-CAP), sent money to Bonza instead of its intended destination, 777's soccer [...]
Siam Seaplane (Bangkok Don Mueang) has secured its air operator certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), paving the way for it to start commercial flights. The certificate, AOC.0032, is valid through October 1, 2026. "With our AOC certification in hand today (October 2), we are now ready to operate," said CEO [...]
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD, São Paulo Viracopos) has reached commercial agreements with select creditors to strengthen its cash generation means and improve its capital structure. The carrier said in a statement that lessors and OEMs that hold approximately 92% of the airline’s existing equity issuance obligations, have now agreed to eliminate approximately BRL3 billion [...]
Sterling Aviation (NSH, Milwaukee General Mitchell) has inducted a first Falcon 7X into its Part 135-certified fleet in the United States, ch-aviation research has revealed. At 13.4 years old, N8889 (msn 112) has been operated under the same registration in the United States since 2018. It was previously operated by Gama Aviation Signature Aircraft Management [...]
JetSelect Aviation (VJA, Columbus John Glenn, OH) has begun operating its first G300 in its Part 135-certified fleet, marking the last of its type formerly managed by its sister company, Jet Edge, as revealed by ch-aviation research. N30JE (msn 1517) completed its final flight under Jet Edge's certificate on August 24, travelling between Red Wing [...]
TAM Aviação Executiva (São Paulo Congonhas) has taken delivery of its first Embraer Executive Jets Praetor 500 for non-commercial operations, as revealed by ch-aviation research. PS-WMA (msn 55010134) is a brand-new aircraft certified to carry up to nine passengers but is not authorised for commercial air taxi operations. It underwent modification at one of Embraer [...]