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TAP Air Portugal Faces Potential $300 Million Payout After Supreme Court Ruling

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TAP Air Portugal could be forced to pay up to $300 million after a Supreme Court ruling sided with flight crew members dismissed during the airline’s restructuring plan. The legal decision represents a major financial and operational challenge for the carrier, potentially impacting its recovery strategy and financial stability.

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SkyWest Charter Defends Its Eligibility as Commuter Air Carrier Amid DOT Objections

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SkyWest Charter (US) has responded to objections raised by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), asserting that it is fully fit, willing, and able to conduct passenger operations as a commuter air carrier. The statement comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny, with the DOT questioning certain aspects of SkyWest Charter’s business model and operational structure.

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Boeing Faces Shareholder Class Action Over 737 MAX 9 Incident

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Boeing is set to face a shareholder class action lawsuit following a mid-air incident involving a 737 MAX 9. The lawsuit alleges that Boeing prioritized profits over safety and misrepresented its commitment to safe aircraft. A federal judge ruled that shareholders who held Boeing stock between January 7, 2021, and January 8, 2024, can sue for damages, citing misleading statements that artificially inflated…

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Silver Airways and Seaborne Virgin Islands Extend Section 1110 Period Amid Chapter 11 Proceedings

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Silver Airways and its subsidiary Seaborne Virgin Islands have been granted approval to extend the 60-day period under Section 1110 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code as part of their ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring efforts. This extension allows the carriers to maintain control of their aircraft and essential assets, ensuring operational continuitywhile they restructure financially.

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Turkish Airlines Denied Request for Additional Flights to Canada

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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.

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American Airlines Appeals Antitrust Ruling on JetBlue Partnership

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American Airlines has filed a petition with the US Supreme Court, seeking to reverse a lower court ruling that found its Northeast Alliance (NEA) with JetBlue Airways violated federal antitrust laws. The partnership, which allowed the two carriers to coordinate routes and schedules in the Northeastern US, was struck down by the US District Court in May 2023 following a lawsuit by the Department of Justice…

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Silver Airways and Seaborne Virgin Islands Seek Extension for Aircraft Lease Agreements Amid Asset Sale Plans

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Silver Airways and Seaborne Virgin Islands, both operating under bankruptcy proceedings, have filed a court request to extend agreements with aircraft lessors beyond the current 60-day period. The airlines seek additional time to finalize the sale of their assets, ensuring a structured transition amid financial restructuring efforts.

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MYAirline Co-Founder Allan Goh Faces Lawsuit from Investors Over $15.1 Million

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Allan Goh Hwan Hua, co-founder of MYAirline (Malaysia), and several related entities have been hit with a lawsuit from 206 investors, alleging a combined financial loss of $15.1 million. The case adds to the growing scrutiny surrounding MYAirline’s business dealings and financial stability.