Exclusive Interview: Solomon Airlines to Retain Fleet, Maintain Support for Local Tourism
National carrier Solomon Airlines plans to maintain its fleet even though it faces financial challenges, arguing regional air connectivity is vital for economic activity. Brett Gebers, Solomon Airlines CEO, tells…
Solomon Airlines Calling for Govt Aid
Solomon Airlines’ CEO has issued an open letter describing the major financial challenges the carrier faces and the measures it is taking to preserve its business, including staff cuts. Brett…
Talofa Airways Receives Cabotage Exemption in American Samoa
Samoa’s Talofa Airways has received a cabotage exemption from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to fly domestically within neighboring American Samoa. The new intra-American Samoa route is between Pago…
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SpiceJet launches 62 new domestic and international flights https://ultra.news/t-t/51535/spicejet-announces-62-new-flights India’s SpiceJet has started taking bookings for 62 new domestic and international flights. The airline says the flights include the industry’s…
COMAC Chooses France’s Expliseat For ARJ21
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China’s (COMAC) ARJ21 programme has chosen French seat manufacturer Expliseat as a supplier for its aircraft. Expliseat says in a statement the seat chosen for…
Malaysia’s Malindo Air Downsizing Further
Lion Air group’s Malaysian joint-venture Malindo Air is reportedly downsizing its fleet and staff dramatically as part of plans to cut costs in the wake of the pandemic. Local newspaper…