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FAA

FAA Proposes $15.7M Penalty Against Aery Aviation Over Unapproved Learjet Banner/Target‑Tow Modifications

The FAA has proposed a $15.7 million civil penalty against Newport News, Virginia‑based Aery Aviation, alleging the operator fitted multiple Learjets with equipment for banner- and target‑towing without required maintenance, approvals or documentation and operated unairworthy aircraft for an extended period, endangering people and property.

2025-12-22T09:19:10.939807-08:00
Leadership   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Group chair Patrick Healy to retire 13 May 2026; new chair appointed

By Cathay Pacific: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 The Cathay Group today announced that Mr. Patrick Healy will step down as Chair of the Board on 13 May 2026 and retire...

Also: Airline Economics and South China Morning Post
2025-12-23T03:40:21.885698-08:00
North America   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Airline Economics • Calum Wilson

Porter Airlines takes delivery of its 50th Embraer E195‑E2

By Airline Economics: Porter Airlines has received its 50th Embraer E195-E2 aircraft today (December 23).

Also: Aviation24, Business Wire and ukaviation.news
2025-12-23T05:19:23.644769-08:00
Antitrust   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Ryanair to appeal €256m Italian fine over alleged obstruction of travel agencies

By FlightGlobal: Budget carrier Ryanair has vowed to appeal after Italian competition regulators imposed a fine of €256 million ($302 million) on the airline, accusing it of exploiting a dominant market position.

Also: Aviation A2Z, Paddle Your Own Kanoo, Airline Economics, luxtimes.lu, Daily Sabah, ansa.it, Ryanair, Euronews, The Independent, The Guardian, Aviation Week, ansa.it and euractiv.com
2025-12-23T03:29:42.163358-08:00