Ascend Airways Malaysia obtains its full AOC and Air Service Permit (ASP)
Ascend Airways Malaysia, a Malaysia-based airline and part of the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, Avia Solutions Group, has officially received its AOC and ASP licenses. It will begin operations this November. The airline was first granted its Conditional Air Service Permit (CASP) in 2024. Throughout this year, it worked closely […]
Virgin Australia Group’s first Embraer E190-E2 takes off in Western Australia
Virgin Australia Group on October 27, 2025 introduced the first brand new aircraft to Western Australia’s charter market this century with the entry into service of its first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft ‘Coral Bay’. Coral Bay completed its inaugural commercial flight (VA9217) operated by Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) departing Perth at 7:15am and arriving in […]
AirJapan brand to be retired
On October 30, 2025, All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced it will retire the AirJapan brand, citing global business challenges and a need to streamline operations. While AirJapan will retain its own air operator certificate, its flights, staff, and aircraft will be absorbed into the ANA mainline, effectively ending its independent branding and commercial presence. AirJapan was launched in 2022 as a hybrid, value-oriented […]
A new kind of airline – coming in 2026
BlueLight Humanitarian Airlines is a groundbreaking non-profit aviation initiative based in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated exclusively to humanitarian missions. Unlike traditional carriers, BlueLight operates without a profit motive, focusing instead on delivering emergency aid, evacuating casualties, and transporting humanitarian personnel to crisis zones and underserved regions. Its mission is rooted in neutrality, transparency, and the principles […]