Starting December 16, 2024, Avianca will introduce a daily direct flight from Bogotá, Colombia, to Havana, Cuba, aiming to boost tourism and cultural connectivity between the two nations. The route, operated by A320 family aircraft, is expected to provide over 2,500 seats weekly, accommodating both leisure and business travelers. This new service allows easier access…
airBaltic has rescheduled the start date for its Riga–Rzeszow service to November 8, 2024. Initially set for October 28, the route will now operate twice weekly, served by Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This adjustment aligns with airBaltic’s winter strategy, which features new seasonal routes across the Baltic region, including connections from Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius to…
Ireland-based aircraft leasing firms, widely favored by Indian airlines for fleet expansion, are now under scrutiny from India’s tax authorities. The investigation stems from concerns that these lessors might be exploiting favorable tax treaties, specifically by structuring their businesses in Ireland to minimize tax liabilities in India. Leasing companies registered in Ireland benefit from the…
El Salvador is strategically advancing its open skies agreements, seeking to foster economic growth, increase airline competition, and lower air travel costs. While the country enacted open skies policies in 2013, the government, under President Nayib Bukele, has amplified its efforts recently, securing 22 agreements globally, including new partnerships with Brazil and Uruguay. Vice Minister…
The Pakistani government is set to hold the final auction for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on October 30, 2024, marking a significant step in its broader economic reform agenda. This privatization move, supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), aims to alleviate the national carrier’s financial struggles while addressing broader economic challenges through structural reforms….
Portugal’s Ministry of Infrastructure has announced it will begin settling its outstanding €3.8 million debt to Sevenair, the airline that operated the Bragança-Portimão route, over the coming weeks.
Indonesia is advancing plans to develop a second airport in Bali, targeting the island’s northern Buleleng Regency to address capacity constraints at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Eritrea has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Ethiopian Airlines, seeking a total of $3.57 million in compensation.
SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based carrier, has received its Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), enabling the airline to launch operations to, from, and within the United States.
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are optimistic about receiving European Union (EU) regulatory approval for their merger by early November 2024.
