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Haiti’s Airport Shuts Down After Attack on Spirit Airlines A320neo

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Haiti’s international airport in Port-au-Prince ceased operations on November 11, 2024, following an incident where armed gangs reportedly opened fire at a Spirit Airlines A320neo (serial 11188) as it was landing. The attack has raised serious security concerns, prompting some airlines to temporarily suspend services to the airport until the situation stabilizes. This incident reflects the escalating violence and instability in Haiti, impacting…

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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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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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Chalair CEO Appeals to Court of Cassation After Conviction Confirmation

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Alain Battisti, CEO of Chalair Aviation, has announced his decision to appeal to the Court of Cassation after the Limoges Court of Appeal upheld a ruling implicating him in complicity in concealed work. This legal battle has garnered attention in the aviation sector, as it addresses serious allegations of concealed work practices within Chalair. Battisti’s appeal to France’s highest court reflects…

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Alitalia Begins Mass Dismissal of 2,059 Employees in Restructuring Move

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Alitalia, the historic Italian airline, has commenced a mass dismissal process affecting 2,059 employees as part of its ongoing restructuring. This move signifies a major workforce reduction as the company continues to navigate financial difficulties and operational restructuring. The employees impacted by this dismissal will be permanently laid off, marking a significant step in Alitalia’s effort to…

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Wizz Air Reduces Aircraft Groundings Amid GTF Engine Inspections

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Wizz Air Holdings, based in Hungary, reported that as of September 30, 2024, it had 41 aircraft on the ground due to ongoing GTF engine-related inspections. This figure marks an improvement over the initial forecast for fiscal 2025, attributed to the expedited induction of quick-turn engines. Wizz Air anticipates an average of 40-45 grounded aircraft over the next 18 months as engine…

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GOL and Abra Group Reach Plan for Chapter 11 Restructuring

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GOL, the Brazilian airline, has entered into a Plan Support Agreement with the Abra Group (UK), its affiliates, and unsecured creditors to facilitate the airline’s financial restructuring under Chapter 11. This agreement will reduce GOL’s prepetition debt and obligations by approximately $2.5 billion, a substantial move aimed at stabilizing its finances and preparing for a sustainable future.

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Air Premia Shareholders Clash Over Capital Increase Plans

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South Korean airline Air Premia is currently facing internal tensions between its two largest shareholders, AP Holdings and the Daemyung Sono-JC Partners consortium. The disagreement centers on whether to pursue a capital increase within the year, an issue that could significantly impact the company’s financial trajectory and future development.

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Wizz Air Loses Challenge Against EU-Approved Aid for TAROM

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Wizz Air, a low-cost airline based in Hungary, has lost its legal challenge against a $2.1 million capital increaseprovided by the Romanian government to TAROM, Romania’s national airline. This capital injection, aimed at supporting TAROM, was approved by EU competition regulators, and the EU General Court has now dismissed Wizz Air’s objections. Wizz Air argued that the state aid breached…

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Uganda Airlines Faces Legal Threat from MixJet Over $10 Million Fuel Debt

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Uganda Airlines has been issued a 48-hour ultimatum by MixJet Flight Support, a UAE-based fuel contractor, to settle a portion of its outstanding fuel debt. MixJet demands that Uganda Airlines pay at least $6 million of the $10 million owed; otherwise, the contractor intends to initiate legal proceedings. The ultimatum underscores the financial strain facing Uganda Airlines, which is now at risk of…