Hongkong Jet (Hong Kong International) has added a Global 5000 to its San Marino-registered managed fleet, resuming operations with this aircraft type after an 11-year hiatus, according to ch-aviation research. The operator has also expanded its fleet by introducing its first Hawker 850XP to its San Marino fleet. The Bombardier Business Aircraft jet, now registered [...]
Central Airlines (I9, Haikou) has taken delivery of the two B777-200Fs sourced from DHL Air (D0, Nottingham East Midlands) as part of their new partnership with DHL Express, ch-aviation research has revealed. ADS-B data shows that in September, G-DHMA (msn 66079) and G-DHMB (msn 66080) were ferried from Manchester International and Nottingham East Midlands to [...]
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Activist investor Elliott Investment Management L.P. has called for a special shareholder meeting at Southwest Airlines (WN, Dallas Love Field) on December 10, 2024, to discuss its proposals, including the removal of eight members from the airline’s Board of Directors. In response, Southwest issued a press release criticising Elliott’s request, stating that its proposed replacement [...]
Fractional ownership company Gomes Maia Aviation has acquired its first Citation Jet and, according to ch-aviation research, the jet was the last of its type to have been operated under Trego Dugan's Part 135 fleet. PS-GME (msn 525-0108) is 29.1 years old and was previously operated as N108CJ. Its final flight under its US registration [...]
Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG, Dhaka) has issued a request for proposals (RfP) to dry lease two B737-800s for 72 months from early 2025. The documentation indicates the state-owned carrier is looking for dual-cabin CFM International CFM56-7B-powered aircraft with winglets that are no older than 15 years and can be delivered in Biman livery. The RfP [...]
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The chairman of China Airlines (CI, Taipei Taoyuan) says he expects industrial action at Boeing to have minimal impact on his aircraft deliveries. Hsieh Su-chien told Taipei-based outlets on the weekend that beyond delays to one B777-200F due this month, he does not expect any further problems. Strikes by 33,000 members of the International Association [...]