AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (AFG) has announced the appointment of Imtiaz Khot as Senior Vice President – Commercial. Khot brings extensive experience in airline marketing, aircraft transactions, and structured leasing agreements, following a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the aviation industry.
FL Technics, a Lithuanian-based MRO provider, has announced the appointment of Donatas Dockus as the new CEO of Wright International, its Canadian subsidiary. The leadership change is part of FL Technics’ strategic expansion into the North American aviation market, reinforcing its global presence in the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry.
BOC Aviation, a leading Singapore-based global aircraft leasing company, has announced the appointment of Wen Lanas its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 1, 2025. She succeeds Wu Jianguang, who is retiring after a tenure overseeing the company’s financial operations.
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.
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.
International Airlines Group (IAG) is exploring the potential launch of a new low-cost carrier (LCC) in Madrid, should salary negotiations with Iberia Express pilots fail to reach a resolution. At the same time, the Group is reconsidering its position in Air Europa, weighing the possibility of maintaining its 20% stake without participating in an upcoming capital increase.
Crestone Air Partners, a U.S.-based aircraft asset management and leasing firm, has expanded its executive leadership team with the appointment of Jason Greenberg as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel and Bernadette Ryan as Vice President of Contracts. These additions strengthen the company’s legal framework and contractual operations, reinforcing its commitment to structured growth and operational excellence.
Alaska Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new three-year labor agreement, finalizing negotiations that focused on wage increases, enhanced benefits, and improved working conditions. The agreement ensures long-term stability for the airline’s cabin crew, addressing key concerns related to compensation and scheduling flexibility.
7 Air, a newly certified U.S. cargo carrier, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Part 121 regularly scheduled operator status from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The airline received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) today, granting it approval to conduct scheduled domestic cargo flights. Revenue operations are expected to commence in early March 2025.
Recent reports suggesting that flydubai, the Dubai-based low-cost carrier, and Busy Bee Airways, an Indian aviation company, are collaborating to acquire the assets of the defunct Indian airline Go First have been refuted by both parties.
