Domestic Air Services Take Off In Laos
An influx of international tourists into Laos and the emergence of the mining industry is fuelling demand for domestic air travel. Laos’ number two carrier, Lao Skyway, appears to be…
Tourism To Malaysia’s Island Resorts Needs A Booster
This is a follow-up post to Leithen Francis’ recent article on the opportunities present in developing regional air routes to drive demand for Malaysia’s island resorts. I would like to offer my…
PNG Air Resumes International Services Using Turboprops
Papua New Guinean domestic carrier PNG Air is now resuming international air services thanks to winning a mining charter contract from Newcrest Mining. It has launched a thrice weekly service…
Regional Air Routes Key to Driving Demand for Malaysia’s Island Resorts
Malaysia has some fantastic island get-aways but many are hard to reach, because it involves catching multiple modes of transport that can end up being too troublesome and time-consuming for…
Report Highlights Importance of Maritime Patrol in Combating Piracy
The incidence of piracy in Asia has been reduced – thanks to increased maritime patrols – but authorities need to remain vigilant because the decline in pirate activity may also…
How GAM Air’s Search & Rescue Mission Came About By Accident
GAM Air does freight runs using Dornier 228 and Aero Commander aircraft, but the capability of fixed wing propeller driven aircraft, for maritime search and rescue missions, came to the…