Govt Says Garuda Indonesia Being Liquidated Is A Possibility
Debt-ridden flag carrier Garuda Indonesia could go bankrupt if restructuring agreements with creditors fail, leaving another state-owned carrier Pelita Air Service to fill the void. Deputy minister of state-owned enterprises,…
Speed Indication Discrepancies Causes Kazakhstan’s Air Astana To Abort Flight
An Air Astana pilot aborted a flight in Kazakhstan and had the Embraer 190 E2 return to the departure airport shortly after takeoff, citing issues with a speed indicator. Kazakhstan…
French Polynesia’s New Domestic Carrier Motu Link Gets Govt Go-Ahead
French Polynesia has approved a new domestic carrier called Motu Link Airline, which plans to provide budget flights using two ATRs. The French Polynesia president’s communication office says in a…
PNG’s Air Sanga Adds First Beechcraft 1900
Papua New Guinean domestic charter operator Air Sanga has added a Beechcraft 1900D to meet anticipated travel demand, and aims to acquire more by year-end. The privately-owned airline, founded in…
Indonesian Aerospace Completes Bio-Fuel Test Flight For CN-235 Turboprop Aircraft
State-owned aircraft manufacturer Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI) has successfully flown its CN-235 turboprop aircraft using biofuel. The company says in a press release that a series of technical tests were conducted…
Indonesia’s Pelita Air Plans To Expand Into Scheduled Flights Using Airbus A320s
Government-owned charter operator Pelita Air Service aims to move into scheduled passenger operations, a move that comes as other airlines have reduced their network. The airline would like to move…