US sanctions three firms for smuggling parts to Venezuela

The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has designated three firms with offices in multiple countries for the alleged smuggling of US-origin aircraft parts to sanctioned entities controlled by the Venezuelan government.

The export restrictions were imposed on the following companies:

  • Aerofalcon S.L., a Spanish aircraft parts broker,
  • Novax Group S.A., a company with offices in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela, and Russia, and
  • Zero Waste...

Hawaiian Airlines' B717s to be replaced with MAX - report

The planned USD1.9 billion buyout of Hawaiian Airlines (HA, Honolulu) by Alaska Airlines (AS, Seattle Tacoma International) could eventually see B737 MAX stock replace Hawaiian's workhorse B717-200s on...

Unlock ch-aviation contacts now.

Get one month of ch-aviation for free

If you enjoy our Sunday newsletter but are fed up with being unable to read our Pro & Exclusive content, now is an excellent time to change that. Subscribe now to ch-aviation PRO, and get an additional month free!

Read more

Overview of all aircraft on order worldwide

Take a look at the all aircraft orders from across the globe, tracked by continent, country, customer, aircraft manufacturer, engine manufacturer, market group, and aircraft variant.

Read more

Brazil’s GOL to review capital structure amid lessor talks

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3, Sao Paulo Congonhas) has hired the New York-based financial consultancy Seabury Capital to help it carry out “a broad review” of its capital structure, it said in a statement.

Among the objectives is a review of how to manage liabilities, financial transactions, and other measures aimed at improving liquidity and adjusting the fleet in the short and medium term.

The airline said that Seabury would...

Boss of AOG Technics arrested in UK Fraud Office raid

The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has commenced a criminal investigation into rogue aircraft supplier AOG Technics, raiding a London residential address on the morning of December 6, 2023, and taking one person in for...

Learn more

Take a look at our first ACMI/Wet-Lease Contract Monitor Report

Download the report that tracks global ACMI Contracts and outlines the largest Customer and Provider of ACMI Services in June 2023.

Read more

Advertise with ch-aviation.

Because our products are very industry-specific, advertising on our platforms has become a valuable tool for businesses aiming to target an audience that is most likely requiring their products and services.

Read more

Mexico’s Volaris secures P&W inspection compensation

Volaris (Y4, México City International) says it has agreed a compensation deal with Pratt & Whitney for each of the engines that are being pulled from its fleet for inspections.

The low-cost carrier’s chief executive, Enrique Beltranena, had said in an earnings call in October that talks were underway with the manufacturer on a “negotiated compensation and support package” to ease the impact of the groundings of its A320neo...

Three OEMs respond to Nepal Airlines' STOL RFP

Three OEMs have reportedly responded to a request for proposal (RFP) issued by Nepal Airlines (RA, Kathmandu) to supply three short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft, according to an airline spokesperson.

Ramesh...

Learn more

ch-aviation Data Feeds

You need raw airline industry data to integrate into your own applications (CRM, ERP, SAP, Lease Management Software, Salesforce etc), analytical models or production tools? Our Data Feeds are what you need.

Read more

Free ch-aviation PRO introduction webinar

A quick tour around ch-aviation PRO with an introduction to all its modules and best practices for a flying start. Join free webinar every week.

Read more

Judge seeks more sacrifices as JetBlue-Spirit trial ends

The closing arguments have been heard in a United States Department of Justice trial to decide on the fate of the planned USD3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines (NK, Fort Lauderdale International) by JetBlue Airways (B6, New York JFK), with US District Judge William Young hinting that the deal could go ahead if JetBlue agrees to forfeit more assets.

Leaving it open which way he would lean in the...

EC sets mid-1Q24 deadline for Korean/Asiana merger decision

The European Commission (EC) has set February 19, 2024, as the tentative date for a decision on the merger of Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) and Asiana Airlines (OZ, Seoul Incheon)....

Air New Zealand picks Beta's ALIA for first electric demo

Air New Zealand (NZ, Auckland International) has chosen the US-based BETA Technologies to supply its first electric aircraft. The airline announced on December 6, 2023, that it has purchased a single ALIA CTOL type to meet its goal of flying a commercial demonstrator by 2026. Air New Zealand also confirmed NZ as its commercial demonstrator cargo partner.

"This is a small but important step in a much larger journey for Air...

Cargo downturn bites as US's Amerijet parks planes - report

Amerijet International (M6, Miami International) is mulling parking more planes as the cargo downturn continues and is grappling with the end of two large US Post contracts, according to a FreightWaves report...

Learn More
X