Nepal’s Buddha Air Adding ATRs, Launching New Subsidiary
Nepal’s largest domestic carrier, Buddha Air, is growing its route network by adding two more ATRs and launching a new short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft subsidiary. Buddha Air will be receiving two ATR 72s, previously operated by India’s Jet…
Best on the Web | August 2019
US Allows ATR To Supply Spare Parts to IranAir Transport World The US has given regional turboprop maker ATR permission to ship aircraft spare parts, tools and software to Iran to support ATR operators such as Iran Air and Iran…
New East Malaysian carrier Equus Air Aims to Launch This Year
A new charter airline called Equus Air plans to target tourists in Malaysia’s Sabah state when it launches later this year. Equus Air’s chief operating officer, Capt. Adam Abdullah, says the airline’s initial operations will be passenger charters between state…
Scenic Flights Driving Business at Vietnam’s Only Seaplane Operator
Scenic flights are an increasingly popular activity for tourists visiting Vietnam’s coastal cities, thanks to booming beach resorts, natural and cultural heritage attractions. Phan Bao Chi, marketing manager of Vietnam’s only seaplane operator Hai Au Aviation, says it expects the…
Vanuatu Upgrading Runways to Boost Domestic Travel
Air Vanuatu is working with the national government to ensure runways are upgraded in time to receive its fleet larger domestic aircraft. Air Vanuatu CEO Derek Nice says the government has identified Norsup, Lonoror and Motalava as the first runways…
Best on the Web | July 2019
New South Korean Airline Hi Air Takes Delivery of Two ATR 72-500sAir Transport World A proposed South Korean regional airline called Hi Air has taken delivery of two ATR 72-500 turboprops. It will be based in the southeastern city of…
