After several years of disagreements, state carrier, Philippine Airlines, announced it would pay an estimated USD 117 Million to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) over unpaid airport and air navigation fees. The move reportedly came following a threat issued by the Philippine president, who stated that the airline would be shut down if the debt is not repaid. Repayment negotiations had begun in mid 2016, which resulted in the Department of Transport threatening serious legal repercussions if the issue was not resolved.

The sanctions placed on Sudan Airways and other Sudanese government owned companies was lifted in mid October after a ruling by the US Government. The country had previously been subject to several economic sanctions due to the suspicions of terrorist support and involvement. Sudan’s Ministry of Transport welcomed the changes and noted the adverse effect the sanctions had on the country’s airlines and economy. It was stated that the main priority at this time would be to recover the funding and aircraft spare parts that were confiscated during the initial wave of sanctions

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to face a parliamentary inquiry from the country’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over its poor management and increasing financial losses. Reports indicated the airline had incurred a loss of over USD 1.38 Billion over the past 4 years. Furthermore, it was announced in mid-October that flights to the US would be terminated. The airline’s final twice-weekly Lahore to New York service will operate until the 28th of October, after which the airline will only operate to the US via codeshare agreements with partners. The airline will continue to service Toronto (Canada) with its regular four times weekly services.