Indonesia’s Pelita Air Service Launches First Scheduled Flights
Updated story to say the airline successfully launched its first scheduled flight on 28 April State-owned Pelita Air Service has successfully launched its first scheduled service, which was a return…
Vietnam Regulator Proposes Ca Mau Airport Upgrade To Accommodate Regional Jets
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) aims to upgrade Ca Mau Airport so it can accommodate regional jets instead of just ATRs, citing a need to meet travel demand….
Indonesian Legislators Ask Garuda Indonesia’s Citilink To Launch Services To North Kalimantan To Boost Competition
Indonesian politicians have called on Garuda Indonesia’s low-cost carrier Citilink to launch to launch services to North Kalimantan, after the incumbent carriers’ ticket prices soared during the approaching Islamic holiday period….
Philippines’ MRO Organization Dornier Technology Appoints New COO
Philippines-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company Dornier Technology has appointed Joseph Espiritu as chief operating officer (COO), and is looking to further expand its business. Dornier Technology says in…
Lessor Elix Aviation Repossessing ATR Aircraft From India’s TruJet
Ireland-based aircraft lessor Elix Aviation is working to repossess three aircraft from Indian regional carrier TruJet. A source familiar with the situation tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific two ATR 72-500s have already…
Malaysia’s SKS Airways Launches New Route To Tioman Island
Malaysian domestic airline SKS Airways is launching a new service next month connecting Kuala Lumpur Subang to Tioman Island using De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Twin Otters. SKS Airways says…