- 'Gear Was Purchased For The Benefit Of A Kyrgyz Republic-Based Transhipper Of Dual-Use Items Servicing The Russian Federation' Sanctions against Russia continue to be waged when evidence supports a violation. A Case in point… The Justice Department recently filed a forfeiture complaint against a set of aircraft landing gear for a Boeing 737-800 (file photo, below) that was detained in September 2023 at Miami International Airport by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. The gear was purchased for the benefit of a Kyrgyz Republic-based transhipper of dual-use items servicing the Russian Federation, in violation of U.S. economic sanctions.
- E-Jets Are A Part Of The Fleets Of 90 Airlines And Leasing Companies From More Than 60 Countries Embraer is staking a claim on a new delivery milestone for their small narrowbody aircraft program; the delivery of the 1800th E-Jet production aircraft. The new Azorra owned E190-E2 was handed over to Royal Jordanian Airlines today at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The delivery is the third E2 for the airline which currently also operates four first generation E-Jets. RJ will recieve a total of eight E2s under the existing deal.
- Some Good, Some Bad, but the FAA is Here to Stay The Regional Airline Association commented on the recent bipartisan reauthorization of the FAA, thanking everyone involved in keeping the industry going a few years more. RAA president and CEO Faye Malarkey Black highlighted a few of the most standout aspects of the upcoming legislation, commenting on some of the most interesting aspects of what's to come. With the RAA's pet themes seeing mprovements on one hand, and hamperings on another, this year's reauthorization seems to be a little bit of a mixed bag.
- Affordable, Irreverent Aussie Airline On the Rocks Bonza, a Low-Cost Carrier in Australia, recently announced the suspension of all flight services citing increasingly negative impressions of future viability. The carrier technically entered voluntary administration, though it's hard to say it was a graceful occurrence when it left passengers all over Australia stranded where they stood. Bonza CEO Tim Jordan said that the firm was having "discussions" regarding the carrier's "ongoing viability", making sure to tack on an apology for everyone affected.
