Argentine authorities are investigating potential collusion between Alberto Fernández’s administration officials and businesspeople to access dollars at favorable exchange rates and make significant profits from aircraft purchases. The investigation first caught attention in November 2023 after news showing images of…
A day after the European Commission announced an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of ITA Airways by Lufthansa, Brussels presents another one: IAG’s proposed acquisition of independent Spanish carrier Air Europa. Again, the EC is concerned that the acquisition might…
UPDATE 1/9 – United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have confirmed that they have identified loose bolts on door plug fittings. United confirmed a report from The Air Current that loose bolts were found on five MAX 9s after commencing preliminary…
French newspaper Le Monde put out this story today. In response Airbus responded with this: “It is a known fact that Airbus is the subject of a publicly-disclosed investigation and therefore is unable to comment in any form on the…
Last week reports surfaced regarding an investigation being conducted by the European Commission (EC) regarding a competition probe in the aviation maintenance sector. According to reports, it centers about provisions in engine service contracts, and both Rolls Royce and SAFRAN…