Nose Dive And Silence From The Cockpit Raises Questions About China Eastern Airlines Air Crash
The Boeing 737’s rapid nose dive and lack of communication from the cockpit has raised questions about the China Eastern Airlines’ air crash that killed all 132 on board. Ron Bartsch, managing director of Sydney-based AvLaw International Consulting and a…
Indonesia’s Pelita Air Service And Its Maintenance Arm Suspected Of Illegal Activities
State-owned charter airline Pelita Air Service and its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm Indopelita Aircraft Services are suspected of paying for fictitious projects. Indonesian media outlet Detik News reports that the Banten High Court is investigating Pelita Air Service…
Vietnam’s Con Dao Island’s Airport Likely To Close Next Year For Upgrading Works
The Civil Aviation of Vietnam (CAAV) plans to shut Con Dao Island’s airport for nine months next year, so its runway can be widened and taxiways upgraded to accommodate larger aircraft. Media reports in Vietnam say the upgrading will allow…
China Eastern Airlines Confirms Casualties In Air Crash
China Eastern Airlines is grounding its Boeing 737-800 fleet and has also confirmed there are fatalities from the crash of its Boeing 737-800 that had 132 people onboard. The airline says in a statement that there are fatalities and expresses…
China’s Xing Gang Investment Buys Large Minority Stake In Cambodia Angkor Air
State-owned Xing Gang Investment Group (XIG) has acquired 28% of Cambodia’s national carrier Cambodia Angkor Air, as part of XIG’s broad strategy to develop Henan’s capital Zhengzhou as an international air hub. Chinese media outlet Sohu, without naming its sources,…
VIDEO: China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 Crashes Carrying 132 People
A Boeing 737 operated by China Eastern Airlines has crashed in a mountainous area of southern China carrying more than 130 passengers and crew. Chinese news reports say the Boeing 737-800, local registration number B-1791, departed Kunming Wujiaba International Airport…
