Bangladeshi Start-Up Air Astra About Receive First ATR
Bangladeshi start-up Air Astra is poised to receive its first aircraft, an ATR 72-600 that appears to be leased from DAE Capital. Air Astra’s statement makes no mention of the…
Indonesia’s Lion Group Hits Back At Local Govt Complaints Over Higher Airfares
Lion Group, Indonesia’s largest airline group, has responded to local government complaints – over recent airfare hikes, particularly to remote areas – arguing it increased air fares due to higher…
Deutsche Aircraft and Heggemann Unveil New Landing Gear For Dornier 328
Deutsche Aircraft and Germany’s Heggemann have developed a new landing gear that can be retrofitted on existing Dornier 328 turboprop and Dornier 328Jet aircraft. The two companies say in a…
Australia’s Alliance Sells Five Fokker 50s For US$3.2 Million To Focus On Jets
Australian charter carrier Alliance Airlines has agreed to sell its five Fokker 50 aircraft and related equipment for A$4.6 million (US$3.2 million). Brisbane-based Alliance Airlines says in a statement to…
Air New Zealand To Cut CO2 Emissions 16% By 2030
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has joined the United Nations-backed Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and set the target of reducing the airline’s carbon emissions 16% by 2030. The Star Alliance…
ANALYSIS: Why Vietnam Airlines Adding A320neos May Scuttle Plans For RJs
Vietnam Airlines has issued a tender for three Airbus A320neos on lease, which raises questions over whether the airline will still add regional jets. The national carrier says in a…