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Madagascar Arrests 22 in Boeing 777 Smuggling Scandal

ByAdmin 01/09/202503/09/2025

Madagascar’s Ministry of Justice has arrested 22 individuals linked to the illegal transfer of five Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft to Iran in July 2025. Among those detained are senior officials from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, individuals tied to India-based Udaan Aviation, and employees of several local companies. The arrests follow allegations of forgery and corruption that enabled Iranian carriers—restricted by Western sanctions—to acquire additional…

Airlines | ATR | Fleet | Leasing | Pratt & Whitney

Madagascar Airlines Extends Leases On Two ATR72s

ByAdmin 25/06/202526/06/2025

Madagascar Airlines has signed lease extension agreements with Abelo, an Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, for two ATR72 turboprops. The agreements cover serial number 698, an ATR72-500, which will now remain in service through January 2028, and serial number 1248, an ATR72-600, which is extended until November 2029.

Airlines | Financial | Flag Carrier | Funding

Madagascar Airlines Seeks World Bank Funding

ByAdmin 12/06/202516/06/2025

Madagascar Airlines is actively seeking financial support from the World Bank to facilitate its growth strategy, which includes expanding its fleet to seven aircraft by 2027. The move underlines the airline’s intent to improve its connectivity and service capacity across both domestic and regional markets.