Kwon Do-gyun, CEO of Sirius Airlines, a South Korean carrier, has been sent to prosecution on charges of failing to pay wages to employees for a period of 8 months. This development has brought significant attention to the airline’s labor practices and financial management.
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De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has announced the sale of a DHC8-400 turboprop aircraft to Barrick Gold, a leading international mining company. The aircraft will be utilized to support the company’s operational activities in Pakistan, providing essential regional connectivity and logistics in remote locations tied to its mining ventures.
United Airlines has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12489. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM geared turbofan engines, supporting the airline’s fleet modernization and sustainability initiatives.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of three Airbus A320 aircraft. These planes, bearing serial numbers 3968, 3741, and 3771, are on wet lease from Avion Express, based in Lithuania, a common practice for airlines seeking to rapidly expand capacity without the immediate financial burden of direct purchases.
Spirit Airlines, a major U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12425. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, representing the latest in high-bypass geared turbofan technology, and is part of the airline’s long-term fleet modernization program.
Azman Air (Nigeria) has ceased operations of one Airbus A340-600 and one Boeing 737-700, with both aircraft recently ferried to Tehran. The move suggests potential future use of these aircraft by an Iranian carrier, although details remain undisclosed.
Congo Airways is poised for a fleet expansion, expecting the delivery of three Airbus aircraft by the end of 2024 as part of its strategic efforts to modernize and enhance its operations.
