Malaysia’s Sarawak Could Have A State Airline In The Near Future
The Malaysian state of Sarawak has plans to turn charter operator Hornbill Skyways, which it owns, into a scheduled airline, so as to reduce the state’s reliance on other operators and to facilitate tourism. Abang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg,…
Australia’s QantasLink Secures Final Regulated Queensland Route
QantasLink, the regional brand of Qantas Airways has retained the rights to serve one regulated route connecting cities in central Queensland to Brisbane. Qantas says in a statement that the Queensland government has awarded the airline the rights to continue…
Australia’s Heston MRO Buys General Dynamics’ Jet Aviation Cairns MRO Business
General Dynamics’ business aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company Jet Aviation has sold its heavy MRO organisation in Cairns, Australia to Heston MRO, an independent Australian MRO that is more synonymous with line maintenance. Industry sources close to the…
Solomon Airlines Resumes Flights Following Country’s Civil Unrest
The Solomon Islands’ flag carrier Solomon Airlines has resumed its flight operations after suspending it previously due to the riots in the capital Honiara. The airline has resumed its regular domestic operations since yesterday, but it will be flying a…
Indonesia’s Pelita Air Service Starts Recruitment For A320 Pilots And Cabin Crew
Government-owned charter operator Pelita Air Service is now hiring Airbus A320 pilots and cabin crew, a further step in its move towards launching scheduled passenger operations. Media outlet Tribun Bisnis reports that the permits were granted by the ministry of transportation, which…
Myanmar Airways International Adds Additional Aircraft To Its Fleet
Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has added an Airbus A320 and Embraer E-190 to its fleet, which are set to start flying soon. Aircraft lessor Truenoord says it has delivered an E-190 on lease to MAI, and the aircraft will serve domestic routes…
