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Azul, a Brazilian airline, has emerged from Chapter 11 restructuring, protected from any potential new headwinds. CEO John Rodgerson said that the company will now focus on "responsible" growth, while excluding 'any merger or acquisition plans. Azul announced Friday that it?had?exited U.S. bankruptcy after approximately nine months. It added that it had accomplished its goals during the process of strengthening its capital, increasing liquidity, and reducing debt. "I am very happy to be managing this company, now that it has been de-leveraged. Rodgerson stated that the best thing to do is run a business?that has done everything to improve its...

Corey Lewandowski, a top homeland security aide in the United States, entered a government plane's cockpit without permission during a flight, and then fired a pilot over a misplaced quilt, two people with knowledge of the situation said. Lewandowski was travelling with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Nuem when they noticed her blanket missing. New details about the incident suggest that Lewandowski might have violated safety guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard which operated the aircraft. Lewandowski entered into the cockpit before the aircraft had reached 10,000 feet (3.048 meters), and while the seatbelt signal remained on. Federal Aviation Administration...

Violence flared up near Guadalajara - one of Mexico's host cities for the 2026 World Cup - after a military operation that killed cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera on Sunday. Oseguera (60), the mastermind behind the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, died in custody following an injury sustained in a special force operation in Jalisco, a state on Mexico's Pacific Coast. Mexican league announced on social media that two games scheduled for Sunday, Queretaro against FC Juarez (men's?) and Chivas against America (women's) league, have been postponed. Local media also reported that two second division matches scheduled to be...

Mexican officials announced on Sunday that Mexican drug lord Nemesio seguera (commonly known as "El Mencho") was killed in a raid by the military. The?government of Mexico has increased pressure on cartels following?U.S. ?intervention threats. Mexico's Defense Ministry said Oseguera was seriously injured in a shooting incident that occurred in Jalisco, a western state. He died on the flight to Mexico City. The ministry stated that U.S. officials had provided "complementary" information. The operation sparked a wave violence with cars torched and gunmen blocking roads in more than a half dozen states. Oseguera, an ex-policeman, was the mysterious leader of...

Two industry sources have confirmed that DAE Capital, a Dubai-based aircraft lessor, is "closing" in on a deal to buy Macquarie AirFinance's leasing platform. Two firms declined to comment on a request. DAE, along with Saudi Arabia's AviLease and Qatar’s Lesha Bank, was reported to be a final contender for the Macquarie aircraft lease?assets in?January. The sale of aircraft follows a round of competitive bidding, as the demand for planes soars. Commercial planesmakers Boeing & Airbus are unable to meet demand. This has created a 'great opportunity for lessors who can sell their aircraft at premium multiples. In 2017, ?Dubai...

The Trump administration reversed course on Sunday and announced that the program, which allows millions of airline passengers to get expedited screenings for security purposes, will remain in operation. Earlier it had said it would be suspended due to the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department. The Department of Transportation said that the Transportation Security Administration PreCheck program would remain operational. However, the administration has apparently suspended a second programme called Global Entry, which expedites U.S. Customs and Immigration clearance for low-risk, pre-approved international travelers who enter the United States. Travel groups and airlines were alarmed by the initial announcement...

Next week, the U.S. Department of Transportation will brief Congress about the?the?. Sudden shutdown Sean Duffy, Secretary of Transportation, said on Friday that the decision to close Texas' El Paso Airport earlier this month was not a mistake. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted all traffic at the airport in February. Initially, the shutdown was to last for 10 days. However, the FAA reversed course and lifted the order within eight hours. Last week,?and others outlets reported that the FAA had closed the airspace due to?concerns about a military anti-drone laser system being tested nearby at Fort?Bliss. Duffy, the FAA's...

A federal watchdog warned on Friday that the 'Federal Aviation Administration,' which oversees United Airlines' maintenance practices, is hindered due to low staffing, ineffective training of its workforce, and obstacles to accessing data from air carriers. United Airlines' FAA supervision will be audited by the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Transportation Department in early 2024, after the FAA increased its oversight of United following a number of safety incidents. OIG stated Friday that the FAA’s oversight is "insufficient" to monitor safety risks. The agency has also conducted virtual inspections, as opposed to postponing them, because of a shortage...

The bipartisan group of U.S. House members proposed legislation on Thursday to address 50 aviation safety recommendations that were issued following a yearlong investigation into the January 2025 collision between a regional jet operated by American Airlines and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which killed 67 people. The chairmen of the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Armed Services Committees and top Democrats of the panel said that the bill aims at addressing a number of issues, including deficiencies in FAA safety culture, enhancing training and procedures for air traffic control, and strengthening the safety of airspace surrounding?Reagan Washington National Airport,...

The head of a trade group that represents major?U.S. The head of the trade group representing major?U.S. Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu said at an aviation conference that capping credit card interest rates at 10%, or reducing the small 2% charge they receive on credit cards would have a huge economic impact across the industry. Trump called on January 10, for a cap of 10% on credit card rates to be in place starting January 20. Elizabeth Warren, a Democratic senator from Massachusetts, praised Trump's request and promised to work with him. This month, unions, civil right groups, labor...

United Airlines has redesigned its frequent-flyer loyalty program to reward those who carry a United-branded card and reduce the mileage earned by members who don't. The airline stated that the changes were designed to increase adoption and usage of their card products. Loyalty programs are now major profit generators for the airline industry. Carriers earn billions of dollars each year from selling frequent-flyer mile to banks tied to their credit card portfolios. United Airlines said that primary MileagePlus cardholders of the airline will be able to earn up to two times as many miles per dollar spent on United flights,...

Harry Reid International is still buzzing on Fridays. There are rolling suitcases, crowded rideshare lines, and the usual churn. On Monday, the airport had quieted down considerably. James Chrisley is the director of Clark County Aviation Department. "Our peaks remain peaks and our valleys have softer edges," he said. Hotel prices, flight schedules, and paychecks are all showing signs of softening. This is in line with the findings from the Federal Reserve survey, as well as recent airline earnings calls: higher-income travelers continue to?book, while households that feel the pinch, pull back. Economists warn that if the market-linked, affluent spending...

A confidential order shows that India's civil Aviation Watchdog fined Air India $110 350 for flying an Airbus plane eight times without an Airworthiness Permit. The lapse, the watchdog said, had 'further undermined the public's trust in the country's second-largest airline. On November 24 and 25, an Airbus A320 carried passengers from New Delhi to Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad without the mandatory Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), a permit issued by the regulator annually after a plane has passed safety and compliance tests. Air India's internal investigation of the incident, published in December, revealed "systemic failings" with the airline. The report...

Industry sources claim that the French-US jet engine manufacturer CFM is evaluating a "more conventional" "advanced-ducted" engine design, alongside its preferred option for a radical open fan concept. The industry is debating fuel-savings as well as reducing emissions. The'venture' co-owned by GE Aerospace, France and Safran, has been promoting an open-rotor, with a large fan exposed instead of a conventional casing, for the next generation of Airbus and Boeing aircraft. This would "generate fuel savings and emissions reductions of 20% in a well-publicised research program called RISE. It is also examining a design that would contain the fan inside a...

Executives and suppliers claim that even years after the pandemic the aviation industry still struggles to recover from supply disruptions. These have been made worse by the record passenger demand, and geopolitical issues. Airbus and Boeing have had to delay some deliveries because they are juggling the competing demands of new plane assembly, maintenance and repair for existing fleets. Jeffrey Lam, chief operating officer and President of ST Engineering, the largest provider of airframe maintenance and repairs in the world, said that prolonged supply delays and bottlenecks have become "the new norm". "We fear that this new standard will remain,...

Executives and suppliers claim that even years after the pandemic the aviation industry still struggles to recover from supply disruptions. These have been made worse by the record passenger demand, and geopolitical issues. Airbus and Boeing have delayed some deliveries 'because of the competing demands for new plane assembly, maintenance and repair for existing fleets. Jeffrey Lam, chief operating officer and President of ST Engineering, the largest provider of airframe maintenance and repairs in the world, said that prolonged supply delays and bottlenecks have become "the new norm". "We fear that this new standard will remain, which is totally unacceptable,"...

'Airbus's main aircraft?production goal hangs in balance, as the planemaker is still without a deal with engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney. Industry sources confirmed this. They are stuck in a dispute about the allocation of engines to Airbus production lines versus?maintenance shops that service airlines. And they have not yet reached a vital engine supply agreement for 2026 and 2027. Airbus stated last month that engines from RTX owned Pratt & Whitney were "very,'very late". It had not yet reached an agreement with Pratt & Whitney for this year or next. Rick Deurloo said at the Singapore Airshow on Wednesday...

AMSTERDAM, 1 February - Airline KLM has resumed flights to Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. It announced this late on Saturday after announcing that it would not fly over many parts of the Middle East because of 'rising tensions in the region. We have adjusted our schedule to resume flights on February 2, 3 and 4. KLM announced that flights to Dubai will be operated from February 1 to 6, with a modified schedule. KLM, Dutch arm of Air France KLM, has announced that it has already resumed flights in other destinations, including Riyadh, and Dammam. The?airline...

Airbus announced on Thursday that it expects Indian airlines to triple the size of their fleets, to 2,250 aircraft, over the next decade. This is due to a resilient economic growth and an expanding middle class, as well as a surge in first-time flyers. Boeing's Wednesday outlook for India and South Asia projected that the airlines in this region, which is a major battleground between Airbus and Boeing, will require 3,300 new planes by 2044. IndiGo and Air India, the two largest domestic carriers in India, are closely watching the regional forecasts of the aircraft manufacturers. India is the world’s?third...

By Charlotte Van Campenhout AMSTERDAM - On Tuesday, a Dutch court overturned a ruling from 2021 that classified all Uber drivers as employers, and stated that each driver 'can be treated independently entrepreneurs. The Amsterdam court said that six drivers who joined the ride-sharing company in its appeal were self-employed and not employees. This is because they invested in their vehicles, had the freedom to decide their working hours, and could accept or refuse rides. Uber's spokesperson stated that the ruling was a "clear victory" for thousands of Dutch drivers who have fought to protect their status as "independent workers"...

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a series warnings on Friday to airlines to be cautious when flying over Central America and parts of South America. It cited the risk of possible military activities and GPS interferance. The FAA has issued Notices to Airmen for Mexico, Central America, Ecuador, Colombia, and certain portions of the eastern Pacific Ocean. The agency said that the warnings will begin on Friday and last for 60 days. These warnings are coming amid increased tensions in the region between the United States, and other regional leaders, after the Trump administration?mounted a large-scale buildup of military...

Air India has warned that possible disruptions to its A350 routes could occur due to engine damage sustained by one of their long-haul aircraft after it encountered "a foreign object" Thursday. Air India has six Airbus A350s that fly lucrative routes between India's New Delhi, London, New York, and Newark. This makes the airline susceptible to disruptions if an aircraft is suddenly grounded. The airline said that the damage occurred while the plane was taxiing through dense fog at New Delhi. The carrier did not provide any further information on the 'foreign object' or possible routes affected. Air India stated...

Airbus delivered 793?planes last year, a 4% increase, and is on track to remain the largest?planemaker in the world despite recent industrial snags. Airbus has warned that it is facing a "continued dynamic and complex operating environment", as its deliveries are edging beyond the revised goal of 790 jets. This was lowered last month from 820 due to an issue with a Spanish supplier of fuselage parts. Airbus reported that it won 1,000 'gross orders' last year or 889 net orders after cancellations, both of which are higher than 2024. Boeing is set to release its own full year data...

France's aerospace sector expressed concerns on Thursday about the "weaponisation of global supply chains" as major powers pursue their geopolitical goals. It also warned that rare earths remain a possible pressure point, despite an?U.S. - China trade truce. Olivier Andries is the president of France's GIFAS aeronautical association and CEO of Safran. He said that 90% of the industry’s needs for rare elements are supplied by China. "There's a trend to weaponise the supply chain and use the dependence on critical supplies as a means of creating a geopolitical edge. This is especially true for 'rare earths, which is a...