Australia’s Rex May Exit More Regional Routes
Regional Express (Rex) is reviewing its regional network, a move that comes as it faces increased competition. A Rex spokesperson confirms to Smart Aviation Asia Pacific that its regional network…
Indonesia’s Lion Air To Serve Eastern Indonesia’s Kai Islands
Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air is looking to compete on the route connecting Ambon city to Langgur town, supporting the government’s efforts to increase regional connectivity. Danang Mandala Prihantoro, Lion…
Indonesia’s Pelita Air Launching Another New Air Service
State-owned Pelita Air Service plans to launch services next month connecting Jakarta to Yogyakarta, citing increased travel demand. The airline says in a statement it will add a daily service…
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways To Boost Tourism In Gia Lai Province
Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways and Gia Lai province will cooperate to develop aviation networks and grow the province’s tourism industry. The airline says it has signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation…
Malaysia’s Firefly To Resume Subang-Singapore Flights
Firefly, the regional airline of flag carrier Malaysia Airlines, is reinstating flights to Singapore’s Seletar Airport from Malaysia’s Subang Airport using ATRs from mid-June. The low-cost carrier and subsidiary of…
Philippines’ Cebu Pacific Appoints New Management For Engineering And Maintenance
Cebu Pacific Air has appointed Shevantha Weerasekera (Shev), who was previously SriLankan Airlines’ head of engineering and maintenance, as senior advisor for engineering and fleet management with a remit to…