Australia’s Competition Watchdog Raises Concerns
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has voiced concerns that Australia’s aviation market is highly concentrated, a move that comes just days after Qantas Airways announced it was buying Adelaide-based regional carrier National Jet Systems. “The Australian aviation industry…
Engineering Talent That Allows Ideas To Take Flight
Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is on May 24, a day first celebrated in the US but, because of the global nature of the aviation industry, one that is increasingly recognized by aerospace companies around the world. May 24 was chosen,…
ANALYSIS: Mitsubishi Shelving The M100 And What It Means
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) decision to shelve plans to develop the M100, gives a fillip to Embraer. The Brazilian aircraft-maker is, and will be for the foreseeable future, the only regional jet-maker in the 70-seat category and one with a 76-seat…
Nepal Airlines Seeks Govt Funding To Buy STOL Aircraft
Nepal Airlines is again requesting government funds to purchase aircraft so it can develop the domestic market given the collapse in international tourism. The country’s flag carrier is holding off the development of its international network, and is asking for…
De Havilland Canada Focuses on Aircraft Deliveries as Some Work Resumes
Activities focusing on fulfillment of aircraft deliveries have resumed at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada’s Dash 8-400 production facilities as the manufacturer adjusts to the impact on industry of COVID-19. The Canadian manufacturer’s spokeswoman, Philippa King, tells Smart Aviation APAC…
Japan’s MHI Completing Acquisition of CRJ Programme
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is completing its acquisition of Bombardier’s Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) programme on 1 June, with both sides agreeing that all transaction conditions have been met. The 1 June acquisition deal comprises “the maintenance, support, refurbishment, marketing,…
