Thailand’s Wisdom Airways Hopes To Add ATRs Eventually
Thai domestic regional carrier Wisdom Airways aims to step up to larger turboprop aircraft. The airline’s CEO, Picharn Kwangchuchai, tells Smart Aviation APAC that it has no immediate plans to get larger aircraft, but hopes to eventually add ATR aircraft. …
Manufacturers Moving to Meet Upcoming ADS-B Out Requirements
Aircraft manufacturers are preparing to meet upcoming ADS-B Out mandates such as the 2020 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) deadline for all aircraft with a maximum cruise speed of over 250kts or take-off weight of over 12,566lb. EASA says such…
Analysis: Buying The CRJ Program Fails To Solve Mitsubishi’s Problem
Bombardier’s decision to exit the commercial aircraft business by selling the CRJ program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, leaves the regional jet market open now to three main players: Boeing-Embraer with the E-Jet E2, Airbus with the A220 and Mitsubishi with…
Opinion: Dornier 228 versus Twin Otter
From speaking to operators in Asia Pacific, the top two choices for new short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft, seating up to 19 passengers, is the Viking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 and the Dornier 228. These two types…
Piloting New Zealand’s Regional Aviation Market
A key issue facing regional airlines in New Zealand is a shortage of pilots, because many leave to join Air New Zealand. The chief executive of local regional carrier Fly My Sky, Keith McKenzie, says his pilots stay with his…
Tropicair Appoints New CEO
Papua New Guinean charter carrier Tropicair has appointed Craig Chapple as CEO, with a remit to grow the airline. Chapple was previously general manager of safety and corporate strategy at PNG Air and replaces Tim Madgwick who has re-joined the…
