Best On The Web – 9th to 17th September 2017
In this issue, we have an interesting round-up of news that include Bangkok Airways, Silangit Airport, Embraer, ATR and Pratt & Whitney. 1. Bangkok Airways looking to build new airport north of Phuket Source: Phuket Gazette Bangkok Airways is quietly working…
Southeast Asia Ripe For Regional Aircraft: Rex’s Chairman
Southeast Asia is a market ideally suited to regional aircraft and regional aviation, says Lim Kim Hai, chairman of Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) who also happens to be Singaporean. “I see there are opportunities in many areas in Southeast Asia….
Indonesia’s Premiair Plans To Expand Its MRO Business
Premiair, which is the largest business jet operator in Indonesia, plans to grow its maintenance business and is also seeking US FAA certification. Managing director of Premiair, Capt Tony Hadi, tells Smart Aviation they have completed all the documentation required…
Best On The Web – 2nd to 8th September 2017
Here’s a round-up of interesting aviation news that include Thailand’s Khon Kaen Airport, Malaysia’s Prima Air, Jakarta Airport, Letung Airport and XpressAir. 1. Thailand’s Khon Kaen Airport Undergoing Expansion Source: Bangkok Post Thailand’s Department of Airports has announced plans to…
New International Gateways Key To Philippine Regional Aviation
Slot constraints at Manila International Airport means that operators of turboprop aircraft need to develop more regional routes from alternative hubs in the Philippines such as Clark. So says Iren Dornier, co-founder and director of Philippine carrier Seair International, who…
Thai Authorities Still Keen To Develop Smaller Regional Routes
Thailand is working to improve safety and regulatory oversight of its airlines, but also remains committed to developing short-haul regional routes linking second and third-tier cities. When airlines apply for an air operator certificate (AOC) with the Civil Aviation Authority…
