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.
VoePass (Brazil) has successfully obtained temporary court protection, preventing the seizure of aircraft and creditor collection efforts for 60 days. This legal safeguard allows the airline to restructure its financial obligations and work toward stabilizing operations.
ACG Air Cargo Germany’s insolvency administrator has suffered a legal setback after the Braunschweig Regional Court ruled against its $147.6 million lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Office. The case centered on the carrier’s claim for damages following the suspension of its operating license, which it argued led to financial losses and insolvency.
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.
FLYYO, a Romanian carrier, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining UK Third Country Operator (TCO) approval. This approval allows FLYYO to operate flights into and out of the United Kingdom, marking an important step in its operational expansion.
Aeroitalia Regiona, a regional airline based in Romania, has officially been declared insolvent by the Bucharest Court. This development marks a significant financial setback for the carrier, which has faced increasing challenges in maintaining its operations.
Kwon Do-gyun, CEO of Sirius Airlines, a South Korean carrier, has been sent to prosecution on charges of failing to pay wages to employees for a period of 8 months. This development has brought significant attention to the airline’s labor practices and financial management.
Ryanair, Ireland’s largest low-cost carrier, has reimbursed subsidies previously received from Hahn Airport (Germany). The repayment follows a ruling by Brussels deeming the state aid provided to the airline as illegal. The demand for repayment was issued by Rhineland-Palatinate, the German state where Hahn Airport is located.
Airlink (South Africa) has announced the cancellation of flights to Nampula, citing a legal dispute with local authorities. The province’s court has instituted a claim for damages against the airline, accompanied by a court application to seize Airlink’s aircraft pending the resolution of the case.
Two former executives of Thai Airways International, Phrit Bupphakham and Poonsak Chumchuai, have been found guilty by corruption regulators for their involvement in the illegal approval of landing fees. The misconduct resulted in total damages of US$2 million to the airline.
