Akasa Air (India) is grappling with a significant challenge as its pilot training timelines are expected to extend due to delays in aircraft availability. The airline currently operates a fleet of only 26 aircraft, despite employing nearly 850 pilots.
AirBaltic (Latvia) has announced the appointment of Robbert Strating as its new Senior Vice President (SVP) of Flight Operations. In addition to his primary role, Strating will also assume the position of Deputy Accountable Manager, further bolstering the airline’s leadership team.
Air Busan (South Korea) is set to hold a temporary shareholders’ meeting this week, during which it plans to appoint three new directors. These include two inside directors and one non-executive director, all of whom are affiliated with the airline’s parent company, Korean Air.
AIP Capital (US) has announced key changes to its leadership team, with significant appointments and a promotion aimed at strengthening its global operations. Chris O’Scannlain has been appointed as Chief Risk Officer, and he will be based in the company’s Stamford, Connecticut office. This role is crucial for overseeing risk management strategies as AIP Capital continues to expand its…
BOC Aviation (Singapore) has expanded the responsibilities of Paul Kent, its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), to include oversight of the company’s global airline leasing and sales teams. This expansion consolidates the leasing and sales functions in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions under his leadership, integrating them with his existing responsibilities.
Air Inuit (Canada) has filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of Quebec, seeking US$6.2 million in damages over what it claims to be negligent maintenance of Nunavik’s gravel runways. The carrier alleges that the runways, spread across 13 airports, pose operational and safety risks due to their poor condition.
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Southwest Airlines pilots’ lawsuit against Boeing concerning the airline’s use of the B737 MAX. This decision comes despite the court’s previous rejection of the case in May 2024.
The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Ramon Celestino Velasquez Araguayan, the president of Conviasa (Venezuela). Velasquez is among eight individuals targeted as part of broader US actions against key figures in Venezuela.
Cambodia Angkor Air has officially undergone a rebranding and will now operate as Air Cambodia. This move reflects the airline’s ambition to modernize its operations and enhance its market presence. As part of its growth strategy, Air Cambodia is steadily working towards expanding its fleet to 32 aircraft, positioning itself for increased capacity and improved regional connectivity.
American Airlines (US) has been found to have violated federal law by allocating employee retirement funds to investment companies that offer Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) products, according to a recent court ruling. The decision marks a significant victory for critics of ESG-focused investment strategies, who argue that such practices prioritize progressive ideologies over financial returns.
