Malaysia’s Rayani Air has had its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) suspended for a period of three months, effective 11 April 2016 as a result of the carrier’s failure to meet safety and service standards, according to a Bernama news agency report. Rayani Air became one of only four Muslim shariah-compliant airlines - including Royal Brunei Airlines, Saudia and IranAir - in the world and touted itself as a carrier which offers assurance to Muslim travelers of upholding religious values. All … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s new shariah airline gets wings clipped
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SW Italia secures its air operators certificate
SW Italia has secured its air operators certificate (AOC) from the Italian civil aviation authority, following the arrival of its first aircraft, B747-400(F) I-SWIA (msn 29729) formerly 4K-SW800 with parent Silk Way West Airlines. With its certification now complete, the Italian freight start-up plans to offer flights from Milan Malpensa to Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok via Baku initially before expanding to the US and Latin America. … [Read more...] about SW Italia secures its air operators certificate
Cargoitalia receives AOC but postpones scheduled services
Cargoitalia, the Italian international all-cargo carrier relaunched under new ownership, has received its AOC (Air Operator's Certificate) but has said it will now delay the planned start of scheduled services until September. The carrier said the receipt of its AOC meant flights could now commence using Cargoitalia's recently-delivered first MD11F. Although it had originally intended to begin services in May, the carrier said that due to the depressed air cargo market it would instead operate a … [Read more...] about Cargoitalia receives AOC but postpones scheduled services