Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Qantas formalises divestment of Jetstar Japan

Deal expected to be completed by June 2027.  The Qantas Group has signed a binding agreement to divest its entire shareholding in low-cost operator Jetstar Japan, in a deal valued at around Y8.2 billion ($52 million). The agreement sees Qantas sell its 33.3% stake in Jetstar Japan through a share buyback, with the Development Bank…

FAA certificates Boeing’s 737 Max 7

The approval follows a multi-year delay that frustrated airline customers. The Federal Aviation Administration has certificated Boeing’s 737 Max 7, ending a yearslong process that has been held up by design changes and heightened regulatory oversight. The agency said it issued an amended type certificate for the smallest variant of the 737 narrowbody aircraft family…

Tour flight firm’s operations suspended in wake of fatal Caravan crash in Nazca

Sightseeing carrier Aerodiana subjected to temporary measure while authorities check regulatory compliance. Peruvian authorities have suspended the operations of air tourism operator Aerodiana while an inquiry looks to determine the cause of a fatal Cessna 208 Caravan accident at Nazca. The country’s directorate-general of civil aviation has taken the “preventative measure”, says the ministry of…