Malaysia’s SKS Airways Prepares Twin Otter Operation Launch
Malaysian startup SKS Airways is preparing to launch services using de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otters in the next few weeks. SKS Airways spokesman, Nidzam Norwani, says the airline, which…
Fiji’s Pacific Island Air Sticking with Single-Engine Otter Seaplanes
Fijian tourist charter operator Pacific Island Air is planning to keep to its current fleet, citing the state of the country’s tourism industry. Tuni Beddoes, Pacific Island Air general manager,…
Flying to Marlon Brando’s Polynesian Private Island
The Brando; the 35-villa resort on the French Polynesian atoll of Tetiaroa, which was formerly owned by actor Marlon Brando; is one of the farthest-flung holiday destinations in the world….
Best on the Web | June 2019
Our round-up of Asia-Pacific regional aviation news this month includes interesting stories on ATR in the South Pacific, Qazaq Air’s new Dash 8, Sangley Airport in the Philippines, and Fuji…
Pilot’s Diary: Ferry Flight to Japan
Domestic Japanese carrier New Central Airservice (NCA) recently took delivery of a new Dornier 228, which arrived from RUAG MRO International’s manufacturing centre in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. Steffen Gemsa, the captain…
Regional Express Eyeing Northern Territory Expansion
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will be meeting business and local government stakeholders in the Northern Territory in the coming weeks as it considers starting regional operations out of Darwin. Rex…