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New Straits Times
13 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
MMAG's unit buys Boeing freighter for RM109.18mil from GASL Ireland
KUALA LUMPUR: MMAG Holdings Bhd's Labuan-based indirect unit MMAG SkyAssets has signed an agreement to buy a Boeing 737-800 converted freighter for US$25.9 million (about RM109.18 million). The seller is GASL Ireland Leasing A-1, a special purpose vehicle managed by Ireland-based Genesis Aircraft Services Ltd. The aircraft, currently leased for its aviation arm MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd's airfreight operations under MJets Air, will become the third-owned freighter. Combined with four leased aircraft, this brings MMAG's total fleet to seven. Two earlier aircraft acquisitions from JPA No.161 Co Ltd were signed in December 2024 and January 2025, signalling MMAG's deliberate and phased transition toward greater asset control and internalisation of key fleet infrastructure. In a statement, MMAG Aviation chairman Woo Kam Weng said the acquisition represents the intent to evolve into a fully empowered aviation operator. "With greater control over our assets, we're strengthening our ability to respond swiftly to market needs, optimise internal fleet utilisation, and explore new revenue channels. "It's a deliberate step toward long-term resilience and sustainable growth in a competitive logistics landscape," he added. Subject to shareholders' approval, the acquisition will be completed via a structured cash payment arrangement, allowing for phased instalments over a 14-month period, followed by a final settlement upon transfer of ownership. MMAG said this staged approach ensures optimal cash flow management while securing long-term access to a valuable aviation asset. The company said the freighter, manufactured in 2005, is significantly younger compared to MMAG's two previously acquired freighters, which were over 30 years old at the time of purchase. It said the newer asset strengthens overall fleet profile, offering improved reliability, residual value and operational efficiency over the long term. It added that the growing fleet under ownership reflects a broader strategy to reduce dependency on third-party lessors, gain fleet deployment agility, and strengthen financial resilience through asset ownership.
The Herald Scotland
19 hours ago
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Delta flight slams on brakes when another plane lands on same runway
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft had 144 passengers on board, including two pilots and four flight attendants, Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant told USA TODAY. The plane had just started to roll for takeoff when a regional Aeromexico jet flew over the Delta flight and landed in front of it on the same runway, forcing the Delta pilots to hit the brakes. Aeromexico Flight 1691 arrived from the city of Aguascalientes, online tracking shows. "As the flight crew was initiating the takeoff, they observed another aircraft landing in front of their aircraft on the same runway," Durrant said. No injuries were reported. More news: Social media users are proving why nothing beats a Jet2 holiday. What's that? Delta near-collision reported to FAA, NTSB After taking on additional fuel and conferring with Delta safety and flight operations officials, the plane eventually departed for Atlanta at 9:42 a.m. local time and arrived at 3:20 p.m. ET, Durrant said. "Because nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people, Delta will fully cooperate with authorities as the circumstances around this flight are investigated," Delta released in a statement on Wednesday, July 23. "We appreciate the flight crew's actions to maintain situational awareness and act quickly." According to Delta, the airline reported the incident to the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board. USA TODAY has reached out to both federal agencies. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
Canada News.Net
21 hours ago
- Canada News.Net
Jeju Air crash probe points to engine shutdown error after bird strike
SEOUL, South Korea: South Korean investigators probing the deadly Jeju Air crash in December have uncovered what they describe as "clear evidence" that the flight crew may have mistakenly shut down the aircraft's functioning engine following a bird strike. A source familiar with the ongoing investigation revealed on July 21 that data from cockpit voice recordings, flight computers, and a physical engine switch recovered from the wreckage indicate the crew turned off the left engine—despite more severe damage having occurred to the right engine. The Boeing 737-800 was en route from Bangkok when it attempted an emergency landing at South Korea's Muan Airport on December 29. The aircraft crashed into a navigation equipment embankment after overshooting the runway, igniting a fire and causing a partial explosion. Of the 181 people on board, only two survived, making it the deadliest aviation accident on South Korean soil. Investigators informed family members of victims over the weekend that the bird strike damaged the right engine more severely. However, preliminary findings suggest the left engine, which sustained less damage, was shut down during the emergency response. This misstep may have played a crucial role in the crash. A government source confirmed that no mechanical faults were found in either engine prior to the bird strike and crash. The preliminary report released in January mentioned that duck remains were found in both engines but did not specify the extent of damage to each. A scheduled media briefing to release further updates was canceled after relatives of the victims raised objections. Lawyers representing the victims' families said the unpublished report appeared to place undue blame on the pilots without thoroughly investigating other contributing factors. "All facts surrounding the incident must be clarified," a spokesperson for a group representing the bereaved families stated. Jeju Air, the airline operating the ill-fated flight, said it continues to fully cooperate with the probe led by South Korea's Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB). The board has not yet issued an official comment or detailed report on the latest findings. Under international aviation protocols, a final report is typically released within a year of the accident. Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, referred all inquiries to ARAIB. CFM International, which produced the aircraft's engines in a joint venture between GE and France's Safran, also declined to comment. Tensions surrounding the investigation have grown. The Jeju Air pilots' union accused ARAIB of "misleading the public" by implying that the left engine was unaffected, despite both engines showing signs of bird strike. The union further criticized the investigation for failing to establish clear scientific or technical grounds to support the notion that the aircraft could have landed safely using only one engine. It alleged that the investigation was attempting to make scapegoats of the pilots without addressing broader organizational failings. Experts and family members alike are also questioning the role of airport infrastructure in the disaster. The crash occurred after the plane collided with an embankment containing navigation equipment, a design feature that some aviation specialists argue contributed significantly to the high fatality rate. Both the pilots' union and victims' families have called for a thorough investigation into how the embankment may have exacerbated the crash's consequences. As the investigation continues, public scrutiny is intensifying—not only over potential pilot error but also over systemic failures and safety shortcomings that may have contributed to the tragedy.
Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- General
- Vancouver Sun
Delta jet aborts takeoff to avoid collision with plane landing in Mexico City
Pilots of a Delta Air Lines jet with 144 passengers on board and bound for Atlanta from Mexico City on Monday morning had to slam the brakes on during takeoff to avoid colliding with a jet landing on the same runway. Delta flight 590 was taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico's largest and busiest airport, when AeroMéxico Connect flight 1631 appeared overhead and in front of them, according to Delta and data from Flightradar24 confirmed by National Post. At 7:28 a.m., the two-person flight crew of the Delta Boeing 737-800 had accelerated to 62 knots (115 km/h) when the AeroMéxico Embraer 190 regional jet, a slightly smaller aircraft, proceeded to land ahead of it and decelerate. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Data shows the two planes came within 200 feet (61 metres) of one another. In air traffic control recordings obtained by ABC , one of the Delta pilots is heard saying they will hold on the runway, followed by another thus-far unidentified voice saying 'Wow' and another chiming in with 'Increíble,' Spanish for incredible. It's not immediately clear how many people were aboard the Embraer, but it typically seats 96 to 114. Delta said its aircraft promptly returned to the gate after the close call, where it took on additional fuel and conferred with its safety and flight operations officials. It sent flight 590 on its way about two hours later. 'We appreciate the flight crew's actions to maintain situational awareness and act quickly,' the airline wrote in a statement to National Post. It promised to work with authorities and said it has already contacted aviation authorities in Mexico, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. In a statement provided to CBS, AeroMéxico said it, too, was liaising with authorities. National Post has contacted the airline, the NTSB and Mexico's Federal Civil Aviation Agency. The FAA, when contacted, deferred to the airline and Mexican officials. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Calgary Herald
a day ago
- General
- Calgary Herald
Delta jet aborts takeoff to avoid collision with plane landing in Mexico City
Pilots of a Delta Air Lines jet with 144 passengers on board and bound for Atlanta from Mexico City on Monday morning had to slam the brakes on during takeoff to avoid colliding with a jet landing on the same runway. Article content Delta flight 590 was taking off from Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico's largest and busiest airport, when AeroMéxico Connect flight 1631 appeared overhead and in front of them, according to Delta and data from Flightradar24 confirmed by National Post. Article content Article content Article content At 7:28 a.m., the two-person flight crew of the Delta Boeing 737-800 had accelerated to 62 knots (115 km/h) when the AeroMéxico Embraer 190 regional jet, a slightly smaller aircraft, proceeded to land ahead of it and decelerate. Article content In air traffic control recordings obtained by ABC, one of the Delta pilots is heard saying they will hold on the runway, followed by another thus-far unidentified voice saying 'Wow' and another chiming in with 'Increíble,' Spanish for incredible. Article content Article content Delta said its aircraft promptly returned to the gate after the close call, where it took on additional fuel and conferred with its safety and flight operations officials. It sent flight 590 on its way about two hours later. Article content Article content 'We appreciate the flight crew's actions to maintain situational awareness and act quickly,' the airline wrote in a statement to National Post. Article content It promised to work with authorities and said it has already contacted aviation authorities in Mexico, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. Article content In a statement provided to CBS, AeroMéxico said it, too, was liaising with authorities. Article content National Post has contacted the airline, the NTSB and Mexico's Federal Civil Aviation Agency. The FAA, when contacted, deferred to the airline and Mexican officials.
