AIP Capital has reached an agreement with VIG Partners to invest in the private equity fund and controlling owner of South Korea-based Eastar Jet. Read More »

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said cargo tonne kilometres (CTK), a measure of demand, eased 0.8% in July compared with the same month in 2022. Read More »

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation for a foreign air carrier permit and approval to commence flying to New York JFK. Read More »

ATR is aiming to have between 25 and 30 of its turboprop aircraft operating in South Korea by 2030. Read More »

BBN Airlines Indonesia has cleared the final hurdle to commencing cargo, passenger and charter services after receiving its airline operator certificate (AOC) from Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation. Read More »

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) CEO, Captain Izham Ismail, said the disruptions to Malaysia Airlines schedules due to catering issues have eased since its contract with supplier Brahim’s Food Services ended on August 31, local media reported, citing comments from the CEO to reporters in Kuala Lumpur. Read More »

Today's briefs report news from Airbus, Aviation Capital Group, Boeing, China Aircraft Leasing Group, Gevo and Turkish Airways. Read More »

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