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FAA proposes $15.7M penalty against Aery Aviation over unapproved Learjet banner- and target-tow modifications

The FAA says Aery Aviation installed banner- and target-tow equipment on multiple Learjets without required maintenance approvals or documentation and operated the aircraft in an unairworthy condition. The agency has proposed a $15.7 million civil penalty, alleging the unauthorized modifications endangered people and property.

2025-12-22T09:19:10.939807-08:00
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: Business Wire and LARA
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, ansa.it and euractiv.com
2025-12-23T03:29:42.163358-08:00