Garuda Indonesia Proposes Extension For Debt Restructuring
Debt-ridden flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has once again asked for an extension of time to complete its postponement of debt payment obligations (PKPU), citing a need to sort out remaining details with creditors. Irfan Setiaputra, CEO of Garuda Indonesia, told…
Garuda Airlines Corruption Case Files Handed To Public Prosecutor
Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office (AGO), which has been investigating alleged corruption at Garuda Indonesia involving the acquisition of some regional aircraft, has handed the case over to Indonesia’s public prosecutor. Ketut Sumedana, head of the AGO’s legal information centre, says the…
Air Niugini Resumes Flights To Mount Hagen
Papua New Guinea’s national airline Air Niugini resumed flights to Mount Hagen today after suspending flights yesterday due to safety concerns. Air Niugini says in a statement it has resumed flights to Mount Hagen’s Kagamuga airport and is closely monitoring…
China Eastern Airlines Raising Funds For Fleet Expansion
China Eastern Airlines is looking to raise billions for 38 new aircraft, including Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) ARJ21s and C919s. The airline says in a Shanghai stock exchange filing that it is planning to raise up to 15…
Malaysia’s Malindo To Add 737s Following Rebranding
Updated story with regards to specific 737 variants Malaysian carrier Malindo, which is rebranding as Batik Air, plans to expand its 737 fleet but has no plans to add more ATRs. Malindo’s spokesman tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific most of its Boeing…
Lao Airlines Expands Operations As Borders Reopen
Flag carrier Lao Airlines, which the government has earmarked for restructuring, is resuming services and adding more international flights following Laos’ reopening. The country re-opened its borders, including all 32 international checkpoints, on 9 May. Laos nationals, foreigners and even…
