Airlines Supporting COVID-19 Relief Efforts in the Himalayas
Nepalese operators are using their short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft to support non-government organizations, embassies and government ministries in relief efforts, even as all domestic commercial travel has been…
Mitsubishi Hopes To Ferry Flight its Latest M90 Aircraft Soon
Mitsubishi Aircraft is hoping it can do a ferry flight soon to the US for Flight Test Vehicle 10, of the SpaceJet M90, which is the first M90 aircraft produced…
Australian Regional Operators Call For Funding Aid
Australian regional airlines argue the government’s A$715 million (US$438 million) aviation industry support package is misdirected and will fail to prevent the collapse of several regional airlines. FlyPelican CEO Marty…
Regional Operators Race to Preserve Businesses Amidst Pandemic
Regional operators are struggling to survive financially, as cash dries up amidst the coronavirus crisis. These airlines are finding it particularly difficult to survive the financial fall-out from the coronavirus…
Regional Aircraft Makers Pause Production
Regional aircraft manufacturers are pausing assembly lines worldwide, citing the need to contain the virus spread on their premises as well as in response to the sudden downturn in the…
Developing Countries Cut Domestic Flights Completely to Stem Virus Transmission
Developing nations in the Asia-Pacific have forced domestic operators to ground entire fleets as authorities worry that local coronavirus transmission could overwhelm public health systems like it has in parts…