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Riyadh Air and Aramco Sign MOU for Low-Carbon Fuel and Sustainability Collaboration

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Riyadh Air and Aramco, two of Saudi Arabia’s leading entities, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at exploring potential collaboration in the areas of low-carbon fuel supply and sustainability. This agreement sets the stage for both companies to jointly pursue environmental goals that align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy, which emphasizes sustainable…

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Rex Granted Reprieve in Legal Dispute with Jet Midwest Over Saab 340s

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Regional Express (Rex), an Australian airline, has been granted a temporary reprieve in legal proceedings brought by U.S.-based aviation company Jet Midwest. The dispute centers on four Saab 340 aircraft, which Jet Midwest claims were allegedly taken without proper authorization. Jet Midwest is seeking $7.2 million in damages, citing financial losses associated with the aircraft’s…

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Portugalia and TAP’s Former CEO Cited by Portuguese Court of Auditors for Contract Non-Compliance

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The Portuguese Court of Auditors has identified non-compliance by Portugalia Airlines concerning the requirement for prior inspection on two amendments to an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) contract. The Court determined that Portugalia, a subsidiary of TAP Air Portugal, neglected to follow procedural compliance by omitting required inspections before implementing contract modifications. Accountability for…

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Ireland-Based Aircraft Lessors Face Tax Scrutiny from India

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Ireland-based aircraft leasing firms, widely favored by Indian airlines for fleet expansion, are now under scrutiny from India’s tax authorities. The investigation stems from concerns that these lessors might be exploiting favorable tax treaties, specifically by structuring their businesses in Ireland to minimize tax liabilities in India. Leasing companies registered in Ireland benefit from the…

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SpiceJet Faces Insolvency Petition Amidst Creditor Settlements

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Indian airline SpiceJet is facing an insolvency petition filed by Eusu Logistics in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) over unpaid dues totaling ₹1.94 crore. This development follows ongoing financial challenges for the airline, which has recently settled multiple creditor disputes, including a significant $4.5 million agreement with Shannon Engine Support. SpiceJet’s financial restructuring efforts…

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Southwest Airlines Ordered to Face Pilots’ Union Lawsuit on Intimidation Claims

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A recent ruling by a U.S. federal appeals court mandates Southwest Airlines to face a lawsuit filed by its pilots’ union. The union alleges that Southwest violated federal labor laws by intimidating and disciplining pilots for their association with the union. The lawsuit claims Southwest’s actions breach federal protections that safeguard pilots’ rights to unionize…

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Delta Sues CrowdStrike for $500M Over July 2024 Outage Linked to 7,000 Flight Cancellations

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Delta Air Lines has filed a $500 million lawsuit against cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike, accusing the company of breach of contract and negligence after a major outage in July 2024 led to the cancellation of 7,000 flights and disrupted operations across millions of Delta’s computer systems.