sexta-feira, 15 de maio de 2026
quinta-feira, 14 de maio de 2026
Allegiant completes acquisition of Sun Country Airlines
Both airlines will continue to operate as separate carriers in the near term, maintaining their respective brands as well as loyalty schemes. They have a combined fleet of 193 aircraft, comprising twenty-eight A319-100s, eighty A320-200s, and seventeen B737-8-200s under Allegiant Air’s certificate and forty-four B737-800s, three B737-900ERs (with two more coming), and twenty-one B737-800(BCF)s under Sun Country’s certificate. Allegiant also has thirty-three aircraft on order (twenty-three B737-8s and ten B737-8-200s, and eighty more on option).
Through this combined fleet, they serve nearly 175 cities. “By bringing together two strong airlines with similar business models, we are creating a more differentiated and durable airline, one well positioned to deliver lasting value for our customers, team members, and shareholders,” Anderson added.
Sun Country’s historical base in Minneapolis will remain an important operating centre for the combined company. Allegiant, meanwhile, has twenty-two bases across the United States: Allentown International, Appleton Outgamie County Regional, Asheville, Mesa Gateway Airport, Bellingham, Nashville International, Cincinnati International, Des Moines, Fort Lauderdale International, Flint, Grand Rapids, MI, Indianapolis International, Las Vegas Harry Reid, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Punta Gorda, FL, Pittsburgh International, Provo, Savannah International, Orlando Sanford, Sarasota/Bradenton, Knoxville McGhee Tyson, and Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
Financially, Allegiant expects to realise about USD140 million in annual synergies within three years after closing the deal and integration, driven by combined network, scale efficiencies, fleet optimisation, and procurement benefits.
Besides operating scheduled passenger flights, Sun Country Airlines also offers cargo operations for Amazon Prime Air, and has charter contracts with casinos, Major League Soccer, collegiate sports team, and the US Department of Defense. This will complement Allegiant’s own existing charter business and diversify the combined revenue base, the company said in a statement.
Anderson will serve as CEO of the combine company, with Robert Neal as president and chief financial officer. Jude Bricker, Sun Country’s former CEO, was appointed as a member of the board of directors.
CH Aviation / Duncan StewartCalifornia Science Center Installs The Korean Air 747 Experience In The Future Samuel Oschin Air And Space Center
Event commemorates the first artifacts installed in the Korean Air Aviation Gallery
(Los Angeles, CA, May ) – The California Science Center has reached another major milestone in the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center with the installation of the first artifacts in the Korean Air Aviation Gallery. Thanks to the generous support of Korean Air, these include one of the signature attractions of the gallery, The 747 Experience, a 70-foot forward section of a Korean Air Boeing 747-400 aircraft fuselage, alongside four dramatically suspended aircraft from the Science Center’s collection, which will eventually include approximately 20 aircraft on display. Building construction on the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center was completed in April and artifact and exhibit installation are well underway and will continue for several months. An opening date has not been set.
The upcoming Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is part of the California Science Center’s 200,000 square-foot Phase III addition, spanning four floors and including 100,000 square feet of exhibit space. The new Air and Space Center will showcase a diverse collection of 100 artifacts, including rare and historic aerospace objects, integrated with 100 new exhibits, featuring hands-on, interactive experiences across three main galleries: the Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery, the Korean Air Aviation Gallery, and the Kent Kresa Space Gallery.
The Korean Air Aviation Gallery explores how the pursuit to master the sky involves tradeoffs among four forces of flight – lift, thrust, drag, and weight – that affect every aircraft ever flown, whether it flies high, low, fast, or slow. The gallery will have three primary thematic areas: Learning to Fly, Everyday Flight, and Advanced Aviation.
Highlights will include The 747 Experience which comprises the 70-foot front section of the upper and main decks alongside the cockpit of a Korean Air Boeing 747-400 aircraft, and includes a simulated flight from Los Angeles to Seoul, Korea, in The 747 Experience Theater; the Wind Tunnels exhibit where guests will experiment in a wind tunnel lab, investigating the connections between the forces of flight through experiments with both weight and lift and thrust and lift; and the Design a Plane exhibit where guests will learn how planes can be engineered to meet the requirements of different flight missions.
The aircraft already installed and suspended from the ceiling of the Korean Air Aviation Gallery include a Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (U.S. Navy’s first supersonic fighter jet); a Convair F-106A Delta Dart (the fastest single-engine turbojet-powered airplane); a Pitts Special S-1C (aerobatic kit biplane); and a Hawker Siddeley Harrier T.4 (first jet with operational vertical/short takeoff and landing capabilities) – the first artifact installed in the gallery.
To recognize this milestone, California Science Center President and CEO Jeffrey N. Rudolph was joined by major donor Walter Cho, Chairman and CEO of Korean Air and Hanjin Group, in making commemorative remarks. Following the program, guests were invited to tour the new gallery, experiencing the first glimpse of the future Korean Air Aviation Gallery.
“We are delighted to celebrate the installation of the first artifacts in the future Korean Air Aviation Gallery, including the Korean Air Boeing 747-400, and to have Walter Cho, Chairman of Korean Air and Hanjin Group, here with us to mark this milestone, ” said Jeffrey Rudolph, President and CEO of the California Science Center. "Together, we are creating a one-of-a-kind educational resource that will benefit not only the children and youth of our shared Los Angeles community, but will inspire future generations of scientists, engineers, explorers from across the globe. We are deeply grateful to our colleagues at Korean Air for their tremendous generosity and partnership in creating a world-class science learning experience in our future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center."
“For more than five decades, Los Angeles has served as a second home for Korean Air, and we are proud to support the California Science Center’s mission of innovation,” said Walter Cho, Chairman and CEO of Korean Air and Hanjin Group. “Our vision for the Korean Air Aviation Gallery is to spark curiosity and wonder in the next generation. By showcasing the science and imagination behind flight, we want to inspire young visitors to become the pilots, engineers, and innovators of tomorrow.”
Reaching this exciting installation milestone has been enabled by the tremendous generosity of the philanthropic community – led by the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation and the State of California, along with Korean Air and the Kresa Family Foundation. Thanks to more than 1,100 individuals, foundations, and corporate donors, the California Science Center Foundation has now raised over $393 million toward the $450 million EndeavourLA Campaign goal.
The California Science Center Foundation broke ground on the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in 2022. Over a six-month period beginning in June 2023 and ending in early 2024, the entire authentic space shuttle stack was lifted into its “ready-to-launch” vertical configuration at 180 feet tall, consisting of the flown orbiter, Endeavour, mated to real solid rocket boosters and ET-94, the last remaining flight-qualified external tank, and placed inside the Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery. Building construction was completed in April 2026 and artifact and exhibit installations continue in all three major exhibit galleries. The Air and Space Center will nearly double the California Science Center’s educational exhibition space and will allow guests of all ages to investigate scientific and engineering principles of atmospheric flight and the exploration of the universe. The new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will be open to the public general admission-free.
The California Science Center’s Project Director, Dennis R. Jenkins, manages the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center project, assembling the team that installed the space shuttle stack and overseeing the building team that includes architect ZGF, general contractor hub MATT Construction, engineer Arup, steel fabricator Plas-Tal Manufacturing, scaffolding and shuttle protection by BrandSafway. Exhibit design has been led by Science Center curatorial team and Evidence Design.
For more information, visit EndeavourLA.org.
The California Science Center
NEW AIRLINE (New Zealand) - Queenstown Air Charter is a brand-new, high-end private charter arm recently launched by the long- standing New Zealand operator Glenorchy Air on 16Apr2026.
All flights are operated by Glenorchy Air, based at Queenstown Airport.
It operates with four state-of-the-art Cessna and Daher turboprop aircraft. In the winter of 2026, you will receive the Tecnam P2012, built to order, directly from Capua, Italy. This twin-engine piston aircraft will have IFR capability, allowing for even greater flexibility and reliability in all weather conditions.Mount Cook
Nelson
Blenheim
Kaikōura
Christchurch
West Coast
Te Anau + Manapouri
Dunedin
Invercargill
Napier
It operates with four state-of-the-art Cessna and Daher turboprop aircraft. In the winter of 2026, you will receive the Tecnam P2012, built to order, directly from Capua, Italy. This twin-engine piston aircraft will have IFR capability, allowing for even greater flexibility and reliability in all weather conditions.
Destinations:
South Island
Queenstown
Nelson
Blenheim
Kaikōura
Christchurch
West Coast
Te Anau + Manapouri
Dunedin
Invercargill
North Island
Wellington
TaupōNapier
Stewart Island
Oban
NEW AIRLINE (Mozambique) - Safari Air Africa is a Beira-based charter company in providing air charter and shuttle services throughout Southern Africa
Offers both scheduled seat-in-plane services and private, flexible, tailor-made charter flights.
Connects key locations in Mozambique, with a focus on tourism and remote areas.
Utilizes Cessna 206 aircraft, among others.
NEW AIRLINE - AltaWings was incorporated in late 2025, targeting the regional passenger and light cargo market
It initiated the formal application process with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) in Jan2026. The airline has recently filed its intent to add its first major aircraft, a Fokker 50 and is targeting the start of scheduled services connecting Nairobi to regional hubs like Kisumu, Eldoret, and potentially Juba (South Sudan) in late 2026
NEW AIRLINE - Andaman Airways is a planned scheduled carrier based out of Port Blair (IXZ)
NEW AIRLINE - Santo Domingo de Aviação (Sadoavi) is a new low-cost airline from the Dominican Republic, established in 2021 and in the final stages of certification in 2024-2025 to operate commercial flights
New Dominican low-cost airline takes steps to begin operations
The Sadoavi company will start with aircraft with a capacity for 150 passengers. It will establish its operations headquarters in Puerto Plata
The company will begin offering services aboard Boeing 737-300 aircraft, with a capacity for 150 passengers. This will allow it to add 300 passengers to the more than 3,100 that Dominican airlines make available for commercial aviation in the country.
AIRLINE - KaiserAir is a premier Bay Area-based aviation company offering luxury private jet charters, aircraft management, and FBO services in Oakland and Santa Rosa, operating since 1946
Photo: Duncan Stewart-LAX-KAISER AIR / BOEING 737-700 / N737KA
IATA - KI
ICAO - KAI
Callsign - KAISER
Full Name - KaiserAir, Inc.
Country - United States
Headquarters - Oakland International (OAK / KOAK)
Official Site - kaiserair.com
They operate a fleet of Boeing 737-700/800s and Gulfstream jets for private, VIP, and corporate travel, with a 76+ year perfect safety record.
Provides travel for professional sports teams (e.g., San Jose Sharks), corporations, and government clients.
quarta-feira, 13 de maio de 2026
FLEET - Uganda Airlines Adds Two Wet-Leased Boeing 737- 800s
Boeing April 2026 orders & deliveries
Photo: Duncan Stewart - N8790Q-Southwest Airlines-Boeing 737 MAX 8
Ordered were:
• 4 B737MAX by Biman Bangladesh Airlines
• 2 B787-9s by Biman Bangladesh Airlines
• 8 B787-10s by Biman Bangladesh Airlines
• 5 B787-9s by El Al
• 1 B787-10 by El Al
• 6 B787-9s by Ethiopian Airlines
• 1 B737MAX by TUI
• 52 B737MAXs by Undisclosed customer(s)
• 28 B777Xs by Undisclosed customer(s)
• 4 B787-9s by Undisclosed customer(s)
• 25 B787-10s by Undisclosed customer(s)
Of the undisclosed customers-orders, it is expected that 50 B737MAXs, all B777Xs and all B787-10s are the ones previously announced by Korean Air.
Cancelled was:
• 1 B737MAX by BOC Aviation
• 1 B737MAX by BOC Aviation
Delivered were:
• 2 B737MAXs to AerCap
• 3 B787-9s to AerCap
• 1 B737MAX to Air India Express
• 1 B737MAX to Air Lease Corporation
• 1 B737MAX to Akasa Air
• 4 B737MAXs to American Airlines
• 2 B737MAXs to Aviation Capital Group
• 3 B737MAXs to Avolon Aerospace Leasing
• 6 B737MAXs to CDB Leasing
• 1 B737MAX to Copa Airlines
• 2 B777Fs to Emirates
• 1 B767-300F to FedEx
• 2 B737MAXs to Jackson Square Aviation
• 1 B787-10 to Korean Air
• 1 B787-9 to Lufthansa
• 1 B777F to National Airlines
• 1 B737MAX to Norwegian
• 1 B787-9 to Qatar Airways
• 1 B737MAX to Singapore Airlines
• 1 B737MAX to Southwest Airlines
• 1 B737MAX to TUI
• 3 KC-46As to the USAF
• 6 B737MAXs to United Airlines
SPECIAL COLOURS - Sun Country Unveils Retro Livery Honoring 43-Year Legacy
The design pays tribute to Sun Country’s Minnesota roots and the customers and employees who shaped its journey
The special livery, inspired by Sun Country’s 1994 design, honors the airline’s Minnesota roots and the generations of employees and customers who helped shape its story. What began as a small hometown carrier founded by a passionate group of aviators has grown into an airline deeply woven into the fabric of the Twin Cities and the communities it serves.
“It is rare for an airline to be in business for 43 years,” said Jude Bricker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Country Airlines. “Sun Country’s founders were scrappy, and the airline weathered competition, economic downturns, 9/11, wars, multiple owners, bankruptcies, the pandemic, and the surging consumer desire to prioritize travel. Sun Country survived and thrived. That grittiness, pride, and entrepreneurial spirit continued for decades because our team members have been passionate about the uniqueness of this airline. Sun Country’s deep roots in the Twin Cities mean that our employees are serving customers we know, because they are our relatives, friends, and neighbors. Throughout the community, everyone has a story about the first time they flew Sun Country, the iconic cheeseburgers, or maybe even sipping a local brew at 35,000 feet. Our customer support shaped the growth of the airline and increased destinations.”
The aircraft is also dedicated to Sun Country pilot, co-founder, and first president Jim Olsen, who passed away in April 2026. Alongside his fellow founding members, Olsen defied the odds, building the airline from the ground up. Uniforms were hand-sewn, flights were catered with wholesale goods, and aircraft were cleaned every Tuesday by the very crews that flew them. That roll-up-your-sleeves spirit that defined Sun Country in its earliest days and remains central to the airline today.
This livery, while a nod to the past, is also meant to represent a bridge for the future. While much of the livery is the original 1994 design, the tail features the current Sun Country compass logomark as a nod to the current brand, which is set to be acquired by Allegiant Air in a deal expected to close May 13. Both brands represent strong value airlines, and their combination will bring more value and more service to their customers, with Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport being the largest hub of the future combined company. Following deal close, there will be no change in service or schedules for either Sun Country or Allegiant customers.
The aircraft is expected to touch down in Minneapolis for the first time on Wednesday, May 13. A photo and videos of the livery can be found here. Additional multimedia will be posted to Sun Country social media channels following its arrival.
Falcon Aviation Holdings LLC (a SpaceX subsidiary) / Boeing 737-800 / N154TS
Photo: Duncan Stewart
terça-feira, 12 de maio de 2026
NEW AIRLINE / FLEET - Britten-Norman delivers BN2T-4S Islander Aircraft to Xen Aviation
Britten-Norman has delivered a BN2T-4S Islander to Xen Aviation & Services, marking the operator’s introduction of its first Islander aircraft as it prepares to launch regional operations in Guyana.
The aircraft was completed at Britten-Norman’s UK facility and will support Xen Aviation’s planned commuter services in Georgetown, becoming the first BN2T-4S Islander to operate in the country. The BN2T-4S is the enlarged turboprop variant of the Islander, offering approximately 30% more cabin space and an increased Maximum Take-Off Weight of 8,925lbs (4,408kg).
This delivery demonstrates our ability to provide operators with aircraft configured to a consistent, OEM-defined standard. The BN2T-4S combines turbine performance, modern avionics and the Islander’s proven short-field capability, supporting reliable operations in demanding environments worldwide.
Corrin Stapleton, Director of MRO, Britten-Norman
Purpose-designed for reliable, day-to-day operations from short, challenging and infrastructure-limited airstrips, the BN2T-4S supports consistent access in environments where runway length, surface condition and weather variability are routine considerations. This capability is well-established across regions such as Guyana and the wider Caribbean, where the Islander has supported short-field operations from demanding and unprepared airstrips for decades.
The aircraft is equipped with a modern Garmin glass cockpit and integrated avionics suite, supporting enhanced situational awareness, operational safety and long-term supportability. The BN2T-4S can also be configured with full airframe de-icing, extending operational capability in more variable and demanding climates.
Britten-Norman continues to support operators worldwide with aircraft delivered to current operational standards, backed by OEM engineering, certification and through-life support. The BN2T-4S Islander is certified in the UK, EU, US, Canada and Guyana. The aircraft is approved for up to ten passengers, subject to local air operations regulations.
A spokesperson for Xen Aviation added: “Our operations depend on reliable access to remote and challenging airstrips, often in variable conditions. The BN2T-4S offers the twin-engine safety, performance, robustness and modern systems we wish to offer to our customers, while retaining the Islander’s well-established short-field capability. Completing the refurbishment directly with the manufacturer gave us additional assurance as we introduce the aircraft into service.”
FLEET - Air Mauritius Targets the B737 MAX or the A321 And Expects Three A350s by 2028
Newsaero / Air Mauritius
FLEET - Medsky Airways Strengthen Fleet With an Embraer E190
Newaero
Rano Air suspends routes
Images: Rano Air
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