Aviation Daily Roundup: August 28, 2023

August 29, 2023

American Airlines Hit With Largest Tarmac Delay Fine To Date

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The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has fined American Airlines a record $4.1 million for tarmac delays—the largest fine ever issued for such violations, the agency said.

Saudi Arabia’s AviLease Buys StanChart’s Aircraft Portfolio

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Saudi Arabia’s AviLease said on Aug. 28 that it would buy Standard Chartered’s aircraft leasing business for $3.6 billion in a move that will strengthen Riyadh’s footprint in commercial aviation. 

Air India Express Aligns Workforce Structures Before Merger

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Air India Express and AirAsia India have established a combined compensation structure, representing an important step toward their full merger.

European Cockpit Association Warns Of Pilot Fatigue After Survey

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A new survey of European pilots highlights shortcomings in how airlines manage fatigue risk, according to the European Cockpit Association (ECA), which helped collect the data from European pilots in July.   

Moldova Suspends Flag-Carrier’s AOC As Airline’s Woes Soar

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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Moldova has suspended Air Moldova’s air operator certificate (AOC) after the flag-carrier was unable to field a single operational aircraft.

AirAsia X Plans To Add Another Aircraft, Return More From Storage

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AirAsia X is continuing to rebuild its widebody fleet to support its plan to expand flights to China and other markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

Signs Point To China 737 MAX Delivery Activity

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Boeing’s prolonged pause on 737 MAX deliveries and sales to Chinese operators is showing signs of ending.

Vietnam Names Contractor For Long Thanh Airport Construction

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The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has awarded a Vietnam-Turkey (Vietur) consortium VND35 trillion ($1.45 billion) to build part of what will become the country’s largest airport.

USC To Launch Wet-Lease, Charter Flights

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German start-up airline Universal Sky Carrier (USC) plans to launch operations in the coming days using its first Airbus A340-300, according to USC CEO Klaus-Dieter Martin.

From Moldova suspending flag-carrier’s AOC as airline’s woes soar to Air India expressing aligning workforce structures before merger. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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