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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Norse Atlantic Airways (N0, Oslo Gardermoen) has managed to raise gross proceeds of around NOK69.4 million kroner (USD6.64 million) in its “subsequent offering” - a repair issue aimed at shareholders who did not participate in a private placement last year. However, the sum fell short of its intended target of about NOK100 million (USD9.56 million). [...]
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Ryanair (FR, Dublin International) could open five new bases in Spain and boost passenger traffic to the country from the 55 million forecast for this year to 77 million, but only if the country has competitive airport charges in place, CEO Eddie Wilson told reporters before the FITUR tourism trade fair began in Madrid this [...]
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Royal Jordanian (RJ, Amman Queen Alia) took delivery of its first two E195-E2s on January 25. On dry lease from Azorra Aviation, the duo are the first of eight E2 regional jets due to join the airline's fleet. JY-REA (msn 19020116) and JY-REB (msn 19020123) were delivered from Sao Jose dos Campos via Recife and [...]
Pakistan's current caretaker government is looking increasingly unlikely to lock in the privatisation of PIA - Pakistan International Airlines (PK, Islamabad International) before the February 8, 2024, election. Multiple issues remain unresolved, key among them an agreement between the government and lenders on interest rates. Domestic banks want to charge a fixed annual interest rate [...]