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Philippine Airlines 50-year franchise renewal advances
Philippine Airlines (PR, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) moved closer to securing a renewed 50-year legislative franchise after the Philippine House of Representatives approved House Bill 10545 on second reading on August 24, 2026. The measure would renew the carrier's franchise under Presidential Decree 1590, which dates from 1978 and is...
Philippine Airlines (PR, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) moved closer to securing a renewed 50-year legislative franchise after the Philippine House of Representatives approved House Bill 10545 on second reading on August 24, 2026. The measure would renew the carrier's franchise under Presidential Decree 1590, which dates from 1978 and is due to expire in 2028. The measure still requires Senate passage and presidential approval before becoming law.
31Aug2026
Qantas seeks fix to Sydney ATC staff shortage
Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) has called for chronic air traffic controller shortages at Sydney Kingsford Smith to be addressed after related delays affected around 60,000 of its passengers in July 2026, hurting on-time performance. Chief executive Vanessa Hudson said the impact had been significant, and the staffing issue...
Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) has called for chronic air traffic controller shortages at Sydney Kingsford Smith to be addressed after related delays affected around 60,000 of its passengers in July 2026, hurting on-time performance. Chief executive Vanessa Hudson said the impact had been significant, and the staffing issue needed to be resolved. Sydney has also recorded six recent safety incidents involving at least one Qantas or Jetstar Airways aircraft. Hudson said Qantas remained confident the airport was operating safely but supported regulatory investigation of the incidents.
31Aug2026
Air Vanuatu returns sole ATR72-600 to service
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31Aug2026
US's Best Jets International secures Part 121 certification
Best Jets International (DOW, St. Paul Holman Downtown) has secured United States FAA Part 121 certification, enabling larger group charter operations with two 60-seat E170s. Two additional E170s in a 30-seat executive configuration were already operated under Part 135 regulations. The company's four-strong...
Best Jets International (DOW, St. Paul Holman Downtown) has secured United States FAA Part 121 certification, enabling larger group charter operations with two 60-seat E170s. Two additional E170s in a 30-seat executive configuration were already operated under Part 135 regulations. The company's four-strong Embraer fleet will be based in the Midwest and Florida.
“Receiving Part 121 certification allows us to expand our capabilities and better serve customers requiring larger-capacity charter solutions,” said Troy Salwei, vice president of commercial operations at Best Jets International. The company operates other midsize, super-midsize, and long-range executive jets under Part 135 regulations.
28Aug2026
George J. Priester Aviation rebrands to Priester Aviation
Priester Aviation, Mayo Aviation, Hill Private Aviation, and Omni Air Transport, previously operating under the George J. Priester Aviation brand, will be consolidated under the Priester Aviation name as part of a strategy to unify the group under a single brand. The George J. Priester Aviation brand will be retired....
Priester Aviation, Mayo Aviation, Hill Private Aviation, and Omni Air Transport, previously operating under the George J. Priester Aviation brand, will be consolidated under the Priester Aviation name as part of a strategy to unify the group under a single brand. The George J. Priester Aviation brand will be retired. Elite Jets (United States of America) and Maxair (United States of America), acquired in early 2026, will retain their names and be co-branded as “a Priester company.” The transition will be completed in the coming months.
The brand consolidation follows the planned merge of the Part 135 certificates of Mayo Aviation, acquired in 2022, and Omni Air Transport, as well as Sunrise Jets, both acquired in mid-2025, as revealed exclusively to ch-aviation by Priester Aviation.
28Aug2026
Brazil's Ortiz Táxi Aéreo extends Acre charter contract
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28Aug2026
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