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Regional Express Secures $52.6M Government Funding to Sustain Regional Routes

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Regional Express Holdings (Rex), one of Australia’s prominent regional airlines, has secured $52.6 million in government funding to keep its essential regional routes operational during an extended voluntary administration process. The financial support underscores the government’s commitment to sustaining critical air connectivity across Australia, particularly for remote and underserved communities relying on Rex’s services. Although the exact terms…

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Lufthansa Finalizes Stake Acquisition Deal in ITA Airways

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Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship carrier, has reached an agreement with the Italian government to acquire a stake in ITA Airways following intense, last-minute negotiations. This deal marks a strategic move by Lufthansa to expand its footprint in the Italian market, gaining access to a wider customer base and strengthening its position within Europe. The acquisition is expected to bolster ITA…

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Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific’s Joint Venture Extended for Five More Years

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Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have welcomed the decision by the New Zealand Associate Minister of Transport to extend the authorization of their joint venture alliance for an additional five years. This extension allows both airlines to continue their cooperative efforts in enhancing connectivity and service options between New Zealand and Hong Kong. The renewed alliance aims to maintain and strengthen the…

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Azores Government Questioned Over SATA’s $3M Debt for Hi Fly A330 Lease

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The Azores parliamentary group has requested clarification from the Regional Government concerning a $3 million debt incurred by SATA from a wet lease agreement involving an Airbus A330 from Hi Fly, a Portuguese airline. This debt, which the parliamentary group attributes to SATA’s previous management decisions, has become a significant point of contention in the region. Recently, a court ruling favored both Hi Fly and AELF Aircraft Engine Lease…

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PCAA Warns Serene Air to Restore Grounded Fleet or Face Sanctions

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Serene Air, a Pakistan-based airline, has reportedly been warned by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) to return four of its grounded aircraft to operational status. The PCAA’s warning indicates that failure to comply could result in “serious sanctions” against the airline, potentially impacting its license or operational capabilities. However, Serene Air has denied receiving any official…

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Qantas Criticizes Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia Deal as Approval is Reviewed

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Qantas and other industry stakeholders have raised concerns about a proposed partnership between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. This agreement would see Qatar Airways operate new international routes on behalf of Virgin Australia, a move that has stirred debate within the Australian aviation industry. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is currently reviewing the deal to determine whether it aligns…

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Avion Express Brasil Advances in AOC Process, Eyes Early 2025 Launch

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Avion Express Brasil has reached a significant milestone in its journey to operational launch by successfully completing the 4th stage in the process of obtaining its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from Brazil’s civil aviation authority. With this progress, the airline anticipates starting commercial operations by the very beginning of 2025. This latest advancement brings Avion Express Brasil closer to becoming a…

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Rosaviatsia Suspends AirBridgeCargo’s AOC Amid Operational Pause

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AirBridgeCargo, a major Russian cargo airline, has had its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) suspended by Rosaviatsia, Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency. The suspension follows a prolonged halt in operations, as AirBridgeCargo has not conducted any flights since March 2022. This development effectively grounds the airline, preventing it from resuming operations until the AOC is reinstated. The suspension reflects Rosaviatsia’s…

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Nigeria Partners with Private Firm to Build Aircraft MRO Facility

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In a significant move to boost its aviation industry, Nigeria has entered into a Public Private Partnership (PPP) with an undisclosed private firm to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for aircraft. This development marks an important step for Nigeria’s aviation sector, providing local access to advanced maintenance services and reducing dependency on foreign MRO providers. The new facility…

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Lufthansa CEO to Meet Italian Economy Minister Over ITA Airways Stake Sale

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Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr and Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti are scheduled to meet this weekend to address a price dispute regarding the sale of a minority stake in ITA Airways, Italy’s national airline. This high-level meeting aims to overcome differences in valuation that have stalled Lufthansa’s acquisition of a stake in the airline, which the German carrier views as a…