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 in a statement it is continuing its expansion and will…
Indonesian Govt To Inject More Money Into Ailing Garuda
Indonesian lawmakers have approved a government plan to inject 7.5 trillion rupiah (US$522 million) state capital into flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, once it reaches a debt settlement with creditors. Local media reports say the working committee of Indonesia’s House of…
Indonesia’s TransNusa Aims To Fly This July
Indonesian carrier TransNusa is looking to take delivery of its second and third Airbus A320 next month, and aims to launch operations in July. Bayu Sutanto, TransNusa managing director, tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific the airline is still in the process of…
Start-Up IndiaOne Air Aims To Launch Services Soon
IndiaOne Air, a new regional carrier in India, plans to start flying in the next two months connecting unserved and underserved regions of the country, citing the growth potential of tier-two, tier-three cities and the need for regional connectivity. Arun…
Nordic Aviation Capital Aims To Exit Bankruptcy In May After Restructuring
Aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has received approvals from the US Bankruptcy Court on its restructuring plan, which will reduce its debt by US$4.1 billion, as it seeks to exit bankruptcy proceedings in May. NAC says in a statement…
Golden Myanmar Airlines Suspends All Flight Operations
Myanmar carrier Golden Myanmar Airlines has suspended its flight operations until end of April. An official at Golden Myanmar Airlines has confirmed with Smart Aviation Asia Pacific that the airline is not operating any flights currently. “We have been on…
