Australian Regional Airline Industry Says Rescue Package Is Insufficient
Australia’s regional airline industry is arguing that the government’s rescue package is insufficient given the weaker balance sheets of smaller regional operators. Jim Davis, Regional Airline Association of Australia (RAAA)…
PNG’s Air Niugini Resumes Dash 8-400 Flights
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) national carrier Air Niugini has resumed operating De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprops following a three-year hiatus. The airline recently received the first of two Dash…
Analysis: What the Temporary Closure of De Havilland Canada’s Production Line Means
The crisis that the global aviation industry is experiencing, brought on by the coronavirus, is unprecedented. Demand for air travel has plummeted and many governments around the world have banned…
Dash 8 and Twin Otter Production Temporarily Suspended
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) and Viking Air have temporarily suspended manufacturing of new production Dash 8-400 and the Series 400 Twin Otters at their respective facilities in Canada….
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China Aircraft Leasing Group Buys 35.68 Percent Stake in Indonesia’s TransNusaCentre for Aviation Hong Hong-listed China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has bought a 35.68 percent stake in Indonesian regional airline…
Thailand’s Siam Seaplane Plans 2020 Debut
Seaplane startup Siam Seaplane plans to launch seaplane flights between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and nearby destinations that can otherwise only be reached by boat. It intends to launch this year,…