NTSB Cites Systemic Failures In 2024 B737 MAX Incident

ByAdmin 26/06/202526/06/2025

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a scathing report citing multiple systemic failuresthat led to the midair blowout involving a Boeing 737 MAX in 2024. The report faults both Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for inadequate oversight, flawed procedures, and lapses in safety compliance.

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Estonia Advances Talks with Investor Lars Thuesen on Sale of Nordic Aviation Group

ByAdmin 01/11/202404/11/2024

The Estonian government has given preliminary approval to proceed with negotiations with aviation investor Lars Thuesen regarding the sale of Nordic Aviation Group and Transpordi Varahaldus, two significant players in Estonia’s aviation sector. This conditional approval allows for the continuation of talks, provided that the Nordic Aviation Group’s board meets specific business performance targets in…

Airlines | Flag Carrier | Governments | Legal | Sale

Italy Suspends ITA Airways Stake Sale to Lufthansa Over Price Dispute

ByAdmin 05/11/202407/11/2024

Italy’s Treasury has temporarily suspended the sale of a 41% stake in ITA Airways to Lufthansa due to a price disagreement between the two parties. The deal, originally announced in May 2023, stipulated that Lufthansa would acquire the stake for €325 million, marking a strategic move to strengthen its position in Southern Europe. However, Lufthansa…

Boeing | Fleet | Wet Lease

Bamboo Airways Signs ACMI Deal With BBN For B737-900ER

ByAdmin 28/05/202528/05/2025

Bamboo Airways, a fast-growing Vietnamese carrier, has announced an ACMI lease agreement with BBN Airlines Indonesia for the wet lease of one Boeing 737-900ER aircraft. The aircraft will enter service beginning May 2025 and is scheduled to operate throughout the Summer 2025 season.

Airlines | Crisis

Spirit Airlines Plans to Furlough 330 Pilots and Downgrade Captains Amid Cost-Cutting Measures

ByAdmin 01/11/202403/11/2024

Spirit Airlines is set to furlough approximately 330 pilots on January 31, 2025, as part of an ongoing cost-cutting strategy aimed at shoring up its finances amid a challenging aviation market. This latest round of furloughs follows an initial cut in September 2024, which saw 186 pilots furloughed. Additionally, Spirit plans to downgrade 120 captains…

Airlines | Boeing | Network

Batik Air Malaysia to Launch Direct Flights to Sandakan and Miri

ByAdmin 02/12/202404/12/2024

Batik Air Malaysia is set to expand its domestic network with the introduction of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan and Miri. The Sandakan route will commence on December 1, 2024, followed by the Miri route on January 14, 2025. Both services will be operated using the Boeing 737-800.

Airlines | Boeing | Fleet | Order

Alaska Air Confirms More B787s And B737-10s, Adds Seattle Pilot Base

ByAdmin 04/07/202507/07/2025

Alaska Air Group, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has announced plans to exercise options for five additional Boeing 787-9s, expanding its long-haul capabilities. Simultaneously, the airline will firm up additional options for Boeing 737-10s, reinforcing its narrowbody growth strategy.

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