easyJet (London Luton) has lost an appeal in a court in Rome against a EUR2.8 million euro (USD2.9 million) fine imposed on it in 2021 by Italy's competition watchdog (L'Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato - AGCM) for flouting consumer protection laws during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Italian newspapers Corriere della Sera and La [...]
Binter Canarias (NT, Gran Canaria) has placed a firm order for four ATR72-600s powered by new-generation Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT-M engines with a further five options for such aircraft. The airline intends to use the aircraft to replace four of its older ATR72-600s powered by previous-generation PW127M engines. It is the first-ever order placed [...]
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The government of Sarawak in Malaysia has formally acquired MASwings (MY, Kota Kinabalu) from Malaysia Aviation Group and will rename the regional carrier AirBorneo. State Premier Abang Johari Openg pledged that Sarawak's "new flagship airline" would boost economic growth. "Today marks a bold leap toward unlocking Sarawak's full potential," said the premier at the February [...]
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The Australian government will acquire Regional Express Holdings, trading as Rex - Regional Express (ZL, Wagga Wagga), should the carrier's administrator fail to find an alternative buyer. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it must ensure that scheduled passenger flights to regional and remote towns continue. Rex filed for voluntary administration in July 2024. "The government [...]
Hangar 7 (Las Vegas Henderson) has ceased Embraer Executive Jets charter operations following the retirement of its sole Phenom 100 from its Part 135-certified fleet, ch-aviation research shows. N669AG (msn 50000182), a 14.2-year-old aircraft configured for up to five passengers, joined Hangar 7's charter fleet in March 2024 and was based at Las Vegas Henderson. [...]
Elevate Jet (LVT, Bedford, MA) has retired its sole G650ER from its Part 135-certified fleet, according to ch-aviation research. N618PB (msn 6516) is a 2.1-year-old Gulfstream Aerospace aircraft that joined Elevate Jet's fleet in 2023 but was only added to its Part 135 certificate in May 2024. The ultra-long-range jet is not currently listed as [...]
Phoenix Air (PH, Cartersville) has retired its last GIV from its Part 135-certified fleet, ch-aviation research shows. N48GL (msn 1052) is a 35.6-year-old aircraft configured to seat up to 14 passengers. It was last active under Phoenix Air's 'GRB' code on December 29, 2024, flying from Stuttgart via Bangor International to Cartersville, where it remains [...]