JetBlue Airways (B6, New York JFK) has warned it may be compelled to end its bid to acquire Spirit Airlines (NK, Fort Lauderdale International) because of a federal judge’s decision to block the proposed USD3.8 billion deal citing competition concerns. This is despite the fact that a week ago the two carriers pledged to appeal [...]
Southwest Airlines (WN, Dallas Love Field) does not expect to deploy the B737-7 into commercial service this year as it sees continued uncertainty surrounding both its type certification as well as delivery dates. “Our 2024 capacity plans do not currently include any MAX 7 flying. So, [if] a certification of that aircraft continues to push [...]
Aeroméxico (AM, México City International) has been authorised to resume operations with its B737-9 fleet once it completes the inspections approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). However, a set date has yet to be established, Aeromexico told ch-aviation. Unlike other MAX 9 operators like Copa Airlines (CM, Panamá City Tocumen International), which resumed [...]
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UK startup Global Airlines has blamed partner delays and multiple supply chain issues for pushing back its launch to an unspecified date in the latter half of 2024. The carrier had planned to start flights in the first half of the year. "Our intention is to commence with charter flights later in 2024 with scheduled [...]
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Loganair (LM, Glasgow International) retired its last Saab 340B on January 25, 2024, with a farewell flight from Kirkwall via Inverness to Glasgow International operated by G-LGNA (msn 340B-199). "The Saab 340s have been essential to our operation of island services over the years, connecting remote communities with the mainland and delivering over 8 million [...]
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