Air Italy Stops Flying; Shareholders Cite ‘Difficult Market Conditions’

Credit: Rob FinlaysonItaly’s second-largest airline, Air Italy, ceased operating Feb. 11, following increasingly heavy losses.

FAA ‘Narrowing Issues’ Leading To MAX Certification Flight

Credit: Ben GoldsteinFAA administrator Steve Dickson sounded a positive note on the Boeing 737 MAX recertification process, telling reporters the agency is “narrowing the issues” leading to an upcoming certification flight.

UK Government Mum On Further State Aid For Flybe

Credit: Nigel Howarth / AWSTThe UK domestic carrier entered administration on Mar. 5, the day after operating its last flight.

PNG Air Signs For Three ATR 42-600S Aircraft

Credit: ATRPapua New Guinea regional carrier PNG Air ordered three ATR 42-600S aircraft at the Singapore Airshow Feb 11, becoming the launch customer for the short takeoff and landing version of the ATR 42.

South African Airways Administrators Face Government, Labor Backlash

Credit: Rob FinlaysonSouth African Airways’ business rescue practitioners—the rough equivalent of administrators—are facing both government and labor criticism after announcing network cuts.