IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has been hit with an administrative penalty of ₹22.20 crore (approximately USD 2.45 million) by the country’s aviation regulator following a severe operational disruption in December. The fine was imposed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, citing systemic failures in crew planning and regulatory compliance.
Trax has signed a multi-year contract expansion with Air Atlanta Icelandic, extending their relationship through the deployment of Trax’s eMobility suite and cloud hosting services to further modernize maintenance operations.
Thai Airways Selects Trax And Aerostrat For Digital MRO as the flag carrier moves forward with a major modernization initiative aimed at transforming its maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations through advanced digital solutions. The airline has chosen Trax and Aerostrat, both subsidiaries of AAR CORP., to support the transition toward a fully integrated, data-driven MRO environment across its global operations.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has further strengthened its fleet by wet leasing an additional Airbus A320 aircraft from SmartLynx Airlines, based in Latvia. This aircraft, with serial number 3954, is part of Air Peace’s strategy to enhance its capacity and improve its service offerings across its network.
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to end its fuel hedging policy, marking a major shift in the airline’s financial strategy. The carrier has been one of the few remaining US airlines actively engaged in the oil derivatives market, historically using fuel hedging as a key tool to protect against fuel price volatility.
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has announced plans to suspend and reduce the number of flights at seven airports in Spain. The decision comes in response to what Ryanair describes as excessive fees imposed by Aena, the state-owned airport operator.
Fly2Sky Airlines (Bulgaria) has announced the appointment of Oleg Novikov as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic addition to the airline’s executive team highlights Fly2Sky’s focus on strengthening its operational capabilities as it continues to expand its market presence. With extensive experience in aviation operations, Novikov is expected to play a critical role in enhancing Fly2Sky’s operational…
Bees Airlines (Romania) has had its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) suspended by the Romanian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) following the abrupt cancellation of all scheduled commercial flights. The suspension of the AOC marks a significant setback for Bees Airlines, halting its operations and raising concerns about its future viability. This decision by the Romanian CAA underscores the regulatory body’s commitment…
Azul (Brazil) has announced the suspension of flights at nine bases across the states of Ceara, Piaui, Maranhao, and Rio Grande do Norte. This decision also affects the operations of the airline’s subsidiary, Azul Conecta, as part of a broader operational adjustment.
Israel’s Aviation Services Law amendment, which aims to reduce passenger compensation, has successfully passed its first reading in the Knesset. This legislative change is viewed as a favorable move by international airlines, many of which have been hesitant to resume flights to Israel due to the stringent compensation rules currently in place.
