Ryanair Holdings, headquartered in Ireland, has confirmed that 47% of its issued share capital was held by EU nationals at the close of its financial year on 31 March 2025. The disclosure reflects the airline group’s continued monitoring and compliance efforts with European Union ownership requirements.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed to authorize an alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, enabling the two carriers to engage in cooperative operations under an integrated partnership for five years.
Air Loyaute, a regional carrier based in New Caledonia, has received renewal approval for its public air transport operating license from the government. The renewed license is valid from 01 February to 31 August 2025, ensuring the airline can continue providing essential air services.
Southwest Airlines, a leading US-based carrier, is facing legal action from the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The lawsuit accuses the airline of illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights, causing significant disruptions to passengers’ travel plans.
FlySafair, one of South Africa’s leading low-cost carriers, is confronting potential grounding following a ruling by the Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC). The council determined that the airline’s shareholding structure violates South African ownership laws, sparking a significant legal and operational challenge for the carrier.
ExpressJet Airlines (US) has faced a significant regulatory setback as the US Department of Transportation (DOT)denied its request for a waiver from the revocation-for-dormancy rule. Additionally, the DOT dismissed the air carrier’s notice to resume operations and formally revoked the certificate authority previously issued to ExpressJet.
ITA Airways (Italy) chairman Antonino Turicchi has expressed optimism that the airline will secure final approval for its acquisition by Lufthansa Group (Germany) from the European Commission (EC) before the end of 2024. This approval marks a critical step in solidifying Lufthansa’s stake in the Italian national carrier.
The Irish High Court has issued a temporary suspension on the Irish Aviation Authority‘s (IAA) decision to impose a passenger seat cap at Dublin Airport for the upcoming 2025 summer season. This seat cap, aimed at limiting airport traffic, was challenged by major airlines, including Ryanair and Aer Lingus, who argued that it would negatively…
FlySafair, a low-cost airline based in South Africa, is currently under scrutiny from the International Air Services Council (IASC) for non-compliance with local regulations regarding foreign ownership. According to the IASC, FlySafair’s current ownership structure does not align with South Africa’s regulatory limits on foreign ownership for domestic airlines. This compliance issue poses a potential…
