National Airways Corporation Acquires South African Based Awesome Flight Logistics
Aircraft lessor and charter operator National Airways Corporation (NAC) has acquired 100% of the shares of South African based dry lessor Awesome Flight Logistics (AFL) and is looking to expand the business. NAC says in a statement, AFL was established…
China’s AG600 Flying Boat Program Gets Financial Support
State-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)’s general aviation division China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) is working with China Everbright Bank subsidiary Everbright Financial Leasing to push forth the development of the AG600 “Kunlong” amphibious aircraft program. AVIC-owned news…
China’s AVIC Appoints New Head
Hao Zhiping has been appointed as the new president, chairman of the board and deputy party secretary of state-owned aerospace and defence conglomerate Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) effective immediately. AVIC says in a statement the company held a…
Newly Created Flag Carrier Madagascar Airlines Eyes Embraer E190-E2
Madagascar Airlines, the new national carrier that will replace Air Madagascar, could potentially use the Embraer E190-E2 for its domestic and short-haul flights, citing the aircraft’s capabilities a great fit for its needs. Mamy Rakotondraibe, CEO of Air Madagascar, which…
Vietnam’s Sun Group Expanding Into Aviation With Seaplanes, Helicopters and BizJets
Vietnamese leisure, tourism and property conglomerate Sun Group is establishing a passenger aircraft business, arguing it helps to support its leisure and tourism businesses. Sun Group says on its social media that Sun Air will be a prestigious, modern and…
Former Officials Of Taiwan’s Daily Air Slapped With Fraud Charges
Guo Zi Xing and Huang Chun Fa, two former directors of regional airline and charter operator Daily Air, have been charged in court for defrauding Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) of NTD$916 million (US$33 million) over a 14-year period. Local…
