BizAv   Aircraft Finance & Leasing  
AINonline • Amy Wilder

Wheels Up begins Phenom connectivity retrofit and seals sale‑and‑leaseback of 10 jets to speed modernization

Wheels Up has begun retrofitting connectivity on its Embraer Phenom light‑jet fleet while completing a sale‑and‑leaseback with an institutional capital provider covering 10 aircraft. The dual actions are intended to accelerate fleet modernization and expand onboard connectivity for its light‑jet segment.

Also: Airline Economics
2025-12-23T09:12:16.986209-08:00
Leadership   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Cathay Pacific • News Release

Cathay Group chair Patrick Healy to retire 13 May 2026; Guy Bradley 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, South China Morning Post and Aviation Week
2025-12-23T03:40:21.885698-08:00
MRO   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
FAA

FAA Proposes $15.7M Civil Penalty Against Aery Aviation for Unapproved Learjet Modifications

By FAA: The FAA alleges Aery installed equipment on various Learjets for banner- and target-tow operations without performing the required maintenance or maintaining the required documentation.

2025-12-22T09:19:10.939807-08:00
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, Aviation Week, 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
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: LARA, Aviation24 and Business Wire
2025-12-23T05:19:23.644769-08:00