AirAsia Still Hoping to Establish Airline in Vietnam
AirAsia has signed a memorandum of cooperation reaffirming its interest in entering the Vietnamese low-cost market via a joint venture with seaplane operator Thien Minh Group (TMG). The memorandum was…
India’s Jet Airways Suspends Regional Flights in Bid to Slash Costs
Debt-saddled Indian carrier Jet Airways has suspended some services to northeast India in a bid to trim losses. The airlines says the northeast destinations being suspended include Silchar, Aizwal, Imphal…
Malaysian Government Says It Wants to Take Back South Johor Airspace Delegated to Singapore
Malaysia’s government, in protest of Seletar Airport’s intention to operate a new instrument landing system (ILS), says it wants to take back airspace over south Johor that has been delegated…
Garuda Launches New Singapore-Belitung Service
Garuda Indonesia has launched a new service between Singapore and Belitung Island, off the southeastern coast of Sumatra. The airline says the service is part of its commitment to improving…
Hawker Pacific Expands Cairns MRO Facility
Hawker Pacific has completed an expansion of its Cairns hangar, opening up new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) opportunities for aircraft from Australia and Southeast Asia. Jason Burzacott, Hawker Pacific’s…
Australian Mining Charters Robust as Resource Sector Rebounds
Australia’s mining charter business is experiencing good growth again thanks to a rebound in the resource sector. So says Lee Schofield, the CEO of Brisbane-based charter operator, Alliance Airlines, which…