Air Botswana, the national airline of Botswana, is set to receive an additional government support of US$4.7 millionin the upcoming financial year. This move underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the airline’s operations and ensuring its financial stability.
Turkish Airlines (THY) has had its request to operate five additional weekly flights to Canada from April 1, 2025, denied by Canadian authorities. The request, which sought extra-bilateral authority, was rejected as it would substantially modify the negotiated air service agreement outside of the formal renegotiation process.
7 Air, a newly certified U.S. cargo carrier, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Part 121 regularly scheduled operator status from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The airline received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) today, granting it approval to conduct scheduled domestic cargo flights. Revenue operations are expected to commence in early March 2025.
Z Air (Bonaire) has secured a legal victory against the Sint Maarten government, following a court ruling that determined the Civil Aviation Authority of Sint Maarten (CAA) imposed unlawful and unnecessary conditions on the airline’s flight permits.
Volga-Dnepr Group (Russia) has initiated a lawsuit against Canadian authorities over the sanctions and seizure of its An-124-100 aircraft in Toronto. The aircraft, which has been grounded in Canada since sanctions were imposed, is now at the center of a legal and diplomatic dispute.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed to authorize an alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, enabling the two carriers to engage in cooperative operations under an integrated partnership for five years.
The Brazilian government has provided an updated timeline on the proposed merger between GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, estimating that the process will be finalized within 12 months. This timeline aligns with the deadline set by CADE, Brazil’s antitrust regulator.
Ryanair has called on Spain’s Minister for Social Rights, Consumption, and Agenda 2030, Pablo Bustinduy, to “respect EU legislation” that guarantees airlines the freedom to set fares. This demand follows the imposition of a €179 million fine on Ryanair and other low-cost carriers for allegedly abusive pricing practices, including fees for carry-on baggage and seat selection.
The proposed merger between GOL and Azul, two of Brazil’s largest airlines, has received government support, with the country’s ports and airports minister stating that the move would strengthen the aviation sector and prevent either airline from facing financial difficulties.
7 Air, a US-based carrier, has received preliminary approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to commence its cargo operations. The airline will begin with two Boeing 737-800 P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) aircraft, identified by serial numbers 34799 and 33471.
