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.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended two senior executives of Akasa Air (India) for a period of six months, citing lapses in pilot training. The individuals affected are Niraj Bhatia, Director of Training, and Floyd Gracious, Director of Flight Operations. This regulatory action underscores the critical importance of maintaining rigorous standards in aviation training and operational oversight.
Regional Express (Australia), also known as Rex, is set to face legal action initiated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) over allegations of making an inaccurate claim regarding its fiscal 2023 financial outlook. The case arises from a public statement by Rex forecasting a positive fiscal outlook for 2023, which ASIC claims was inaccurate or potentially misleading….
