Dominik Sipinski

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IndiGo turns to international growth with more A350s

2 weeks ago | ch-aviation.com | Dominik Sipinski

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US's Sun Country bets on cargo, charters for year-round ops

3 weeks ago | ch-aviation.com | Dominik Sipinski

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Swedish Air Force orders two Global 6500s

1 month ago | ch-aviation.com | Dominik Sipinski

Försvarets Materielverk, the procurement agency of the Swedish Air Force (SVF, Linköping Saab), has ordered two Global 6500s directly from Bombardier Business Aircraft to renew the country's VIP fleet. The contract is worth SEK1.1 billion kronor (USD115 million). The two aircraft are scheduled for delivery to Sweden in November and December 2025.
US exempts Syrianair from sanctions

1 month ago | ch-aviation.com | Dominik Sipinski

The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has exempted Syrianair (RB, Damascus) and 27 other entities and individuals from sanctions, authorising all transactions with those companies and persons, as well as all companies in which they hold majority stakes. The general licence issued on May 23, 2025, confirms an earlier announcement by US President Donald Trump promising a relaxation of sanctions on Syria.
Russia abandonds the LMS-901, opts for reengined An-2s

1 month ago | ch-aviation.com | Dominik Sipinski

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US DOT drops "chronic delays" lawsuit against Southwest

1 month ago | ch-aviation.com | Dominik Sipinski

The United States Department of Transportation has dropped its January 2025 lawsuit against Southwest Airlines (WN, Dallas Love Field), which alleged that the low-cost carrier was operating "chronically delayed" flights on at least two routes. The government submitted a notice of dismissal to the Northern California District Court on May 16, 2025. It did not provide an explanation for the decision.
US's SeaPort Airlines restarts after almost nine years

1 month ago | ch-aviation.com | Dominik Sipinski

SeaPort Airlines (Seattle Boeing Field) restarted scheduled passenger operations on May 20, 2025, nearly nine years after it went out of business and liquidated. The operator is focusing on a high-frequency shuttle service between Seattle Boeing Field and Portland International with a fleet of PC-12/45s. According to its internet booking engine, SeaPort Airlines initially plans to use two PC-12 turboprops, each seating up to nine passengers: N524TW (msn 361) and N840AG (msn 296).
US Coast Guard asks for $50mn to replace GV

1 month ago | ch-aviation.com | Dominik Sipinski

The United States Coast Guard has requested an additional USD50 million in its proposed budget for the current fiscal year, ending on September 30, 2025, to replace its GV(C-37A) long-range command and control aircraft. "The current GV is over 20 years old, outside of Gulfstream Aerospace's service life, and well beyond operational usage hours for a corporate aircraft. This is a matter of safety.
Brazil's GOL secures approval for Chapter 11 plan

1 month ago | ch-aviation.com | Dominik Sipinski

A US bankruptcy court has approved the restructuring plan of GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3, São Paulo Congonhas), paving the way for the airline's exit from Chapter 11 restructuring by early June 2025. The approval was issued on May 20, shortly after the airline struck a final deal to secure USD1.9 billion in exit financing.
Brazil's GOL secures $1.9bn funding to exit Chapter 11

1 month ago | ch-aviation.com | Dominik Sipinski

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3, São Paulo Congonhas) has finalised the USD1.9 billion financing package necessary to exit Chapter 11 restructuring, with new investors providing more funds than the carrier previously anticipated. According to the airline's stock market disclosure dated May 16, the package will comprise USD570 million from new investors.