Military-backed Startup Vietstar Airlines Receives AOC
Vietstar Airlines, a joint venture between the Vietnamese military and two private companies, has received its air operator’s certificate (AOC) to become the country’s sixth airline. The airline says it will begin offering charter, air taxi and cargo transport services…
Indonesia’s Spirit Avia Sentosa Ends 19-Seat Operations
Indonesian charter carrier Spirit Avia Sentosa has ended 19-seat operations and returned its de Havilland Canada Series 300 Twin Otters to the lessor. The charter operator, which focuses on Indonesia’s West Papua province, had been operating three Series 300 Twin…
Air Niugini Plans Fleet Revamp
Papua New Guinean national carrier Air Niugini is planning to change its domestic and international fleet as it aims to return to profitability. The airline will replace its narrowbody and widebody jet aircraft first, before looking to replace its regional…
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 is a subsidiary of property developer SKS Group, is weeks…
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, says tourist numbers are at new lows this year, so…
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. This distance is part of The Brando’s appeal, although good…
