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US’s Spirit Airlines sells 20 A320ceo aircraft
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08Apr2026
US FAA mulls recognition of foreign maintenance certificates
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a process aimed at enabling the authority to recognise non-US maintenance organisation certificates through bilateral agreements.
In a statement to ch-aviation, the FAA said it had “reviewed the petition from industry organisations about this issue...
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a process aimed at enabling the authority to recognise non-US maintenance organisation certificates through bilateral agreements.
In a statement to ch-aviation, the FAA said it had “reviewed the petition from industry organisations about this issue and included the petition into our rulemaking process. The rulemaking process involves evaluating data and receiving stakeholder feedback.”
As reported by the Airspace Times, the proposed rulemaking would allow foreign repair stations to be recognised under US standards without requiring separate FAA approval, as currently happens with Canada, the only country with which the US has mutual recognition under existing regulations.
Industry groups, such as the Virginia-based Aeronautical Repair Station Association, have petitioned the FAA to make these changes. They emphasise that eliminating redundant audits and certifications would save costs and streamline operations while maintaining safety standards.
08Apr2026
Air Jamaica takeover hit Caribbean with $250mn loss
Since Caribbean Airlines (BW, Port of Spain) acquired Air Jamaica (Kingston Norman Manley) in 2011, the company has incurred losses of more than TTD1.7 billion Trinidadian dollars (USD250 million), while the Jamaican government has not contributed financially, with its stake in the carrier diluted from 16% to 11.8%....
Since Caribbean Airlines (BW, Port of Spain) acquired Air Jamaica (Kingston Norman Manley) in 2011, the company has incurred losses of more than TTD1.7 billion Trinidadian dollars (USD250 million), while the Jamaican government has not contributed financially, with its stake in the carrier diluted from 16% to 11.8%.
The Trinidad & Tobago Guardian newspaper reported that between the 2012 and 2025 fiscal years, Caribbean Airlines recorded cumulative losses of USD254.7 million from managing its Jamaican base. Air Jamaica merged into Caribbean Airlines in 2015.
ch-aviation contacted Caribbean Airlines for confirmation of the figures disclosed by the newspaper, but it was not immediately available for comment.
Caribbean Airlines has been a perennial loss-maker and is currently undergoing a business overhaul mandated by the government of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, which has urged the management to turn around the carrier. Since the ultimatum was issued, several C-level executives have left, and the airline is now appointing personnel in key areas and seeking a new financial rescue, ch-aviation understands.
The Jamaican government appears to have little interest in contributing financially to Caribbean Airlines. If its shareholding falls below 10%, it would lose its right to appoint a director to the board.
The Guardian reported that during the pandemic Caribbean Airlines requested financial support from Jamaica via Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Finance, but none was provided. In November 2025, the airline discontinued flights from Montego Bay and Kingston Norman Manley to Fort Lauderdale International due to poor performance.
A former director of the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority, Ramesh Lutchmedial, told the newspaper that the Jamaican government shut down Air Jamaica as part of conditions set by the International Monetary Fund under a USD1.2 billion bailout in 2010.
Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica agreed that Caribbean Airlines would operate certain North American routes from Jamaica, with the initial expectation that both brands would be maintained. The dual brand strategy was eventually dropped.
However, “the Jamaican diaspora never supported Caribbean Airlines and instead chose to fly with other airlines. Caribbean stuck to the agreement and in the first two years lost over USD200 million,” Lutchmedial said, adding that Jamaica declined to inject funds into the airline even during the pandemic and other loss-making periods.
08Apr2026
US's Valiair acquires Superior Air Charter
Wyoming-based aircraft trust Valiair has acquired Part 135-certified operator Superior Air Charter, Corporate Jet Investor reported.
“This acquisition is an important step for Valiair's charter division's growth in the very light jet segment,” said Valiair chief executive Marco Reininger, adding that Superior Air Charter's...
Wyoming-based aircraft trust Valiair has acquired Part 135-certified operator Superior Air Charter, Corporate Jet Investor reported.
“This acquisition is an important step for Valiair's charter division's growth in the very light jet segment,” said Valiair chief executive Marco Reininger, adding that Superior Air Charter's base at Dallas Love Field will allow the company to serve the Texas market.
The transaction closed in February and includes three four-seat Phenom 100s, namely N574JS (msn 50000046), N581JS (msn 50000110), and N583JS (msn 50000131), manufactured between 2009 and 2010.
In addition to the three very light jets, Superior Air Charter's operational management team and seven crew members will transfer to a Valiair subsidiary.
Specialising in aviation trust funds, import and export, and aircraft transactions, Valiair already offered charter services through the Part 135 certificate of nextair (Albuquerque International), which comprises two five-seat Phenom 100s built in 2010 and 2012.
nextair's marketing agent, Onward Jets, will also act as charter broker for Superior Air Charter.
08Apr2026
Indonesia simplifies flight security approvals
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara) is streamlining flight security approvals, particularly for unscheduled and non-scheduled Indonesian civil aircraft operations, with the launch of the Security Management System (SMS) Flight Security Clearance (FSC) application. According to the service,...
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara) is streamlining flight security approvals, particularly for unscheduled and non-scheduled Indonesian civil aircraft operations, with the launch of the Security Management System (SMS) Flight Security Clearance (FSC) application. According to the service, the new system will speed up permit processing, improve inter-agency coordination, and reduce paperwork in the security clearance process.
08Apr2026
Bahrain's Valo Aviation inducts first G650
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08Apr2026
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