Former Nordic Aviation Capital Executives Take Over Management of Elix Aviation
Three senior executives formerly from regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) have taken over management control of rival aircraft lessor Elix Aviation, and rebranded the business Abelo. The three ex-NAC executives are Stephen Gorman, Michael Hayden and Mathieu Duquesnoy….
Vietnam Airlines To Sell Down Pacific Airlines Stake To Raise Cash
Loss-making national carrier Vietnam Airlines, which is trying to improve its balance sheet, says it is seeking investors for its low-cost carrier Pacific Airlines now that it has acquired near full ownership of the business. Vietnam Airlines says in a…
Australia’s Rex Pilots Poised To Take Industrial Action
Regional Express’ (Rex) Saab 340 pilots, who are unhappy with pay negotiations, have voted in favour of taking industrial action. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) released the results of the vote showing 230 of the 247 AFAP members…
New Int’l Carrier To Launch In Northern Marianas Using 757s
Would-be international carrier Marianas Pacific Airlines is waiting on next month’s launch of its sibling, short-haul inter-island carrier Marianas Southern Airways, before pushing forward with its own launch. The focus is to launch Saipan-based Marianas Southern’s domestic inter-island operation and…
Malaysia’s SKS Airways Ups Flights To Tioman and Redang
Malaysia’s SKS Airways is increasing its flights from Kuala Lumpur Subang to Malaysia’s Redang Island and Tioman Island next month due to rising demand with the lifting of travel restrictions. SKS Airways says in a statement it will increase flights…
Japan Airlines’ Move To Replace Embraer RJs May Create Uncertainty For Mitsubishi SpaceJet Program
Japan Airlines (JAL) plans to decide within the next 24 months on the replacement aircraft for its ageing Boeing 767 and Embraer regional jets, apparently omitting the Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 as an option. Ross Leggett, JAL head of route marketing,…
