Sep 21 2012
Eznis Airways has acquired a previously owned Bombardier DHC-8Q-400 aircraft and has begun domestic service with the type. The aircraft was leased through Nordic Aviation Capital who obtained the aircraft from Air Nippon Network of Japan who had operated the aircraft since delivery from Bombardier. The Q400 has been certified for gravel runway operations, which …
Sep 19 2012
The FAA has proposed charging Atlantic Southeast Airlines with a $400,000 penalty for operating a Bombardier regional jet when it was not in compliance with FAA regulations. The FAA alleges Atlantic Southeast Airlines maintenance returned the aircraft to service after routine work, but without an authorized signature on the airworthiness release form and without an appropriate entry in the aircraft’s …
Sep 17 2012
On September 14th, it was announced that the Uruguayan government had delayed the planned auction of Pluna’s CRJ-900s and the airline’s other assets until some point in October. According to a news conference by the country’s Minister of Transport and Public Works, the auction was delayed because the government wanted “to give the interested parties more time.” …
Sep 16 2012
Belavia has taken delivery of the airline’s first Embraer 175 on September 14th, 2012. The aircraft is MSN 17000350 registration EW-340PO. Belavia is leasing the aircraft from Air Lease Corporation and will operate the type on European routes from Minsk National Airport. The second Embraer 175 is scheduled for delivery later this year. The aircraft is configured with 12 business class …
