SriLankan Airlines To Lease More Than 40 Aircraft
Sri Lanka’s flag carrier SriLankan Airlines is making a big move in the market by seeking to dry lease a large range of aircraft, including regional jets, narrowbodies and widebodies. The airline says in a statement it intends to dry…
Air Tahiti Schedule Continues To Be Affected By Grounded ATR 72
An Air Tahiti ATR 72 has been grounded for repairs following a hard landing, affecting thousands of passengers due to changes in subsequent flight schedules. Air Tahiti told local media that about 40 commercial flights, approximately half its flights, may…
Indonesia’s North Kalimantan Govt Calls For More Airline Market Competition
Indonesia’s North Kalimantan government is encouraging more airlines to provide air services to its province, that is currently dominated by Lion Air Group, so as to provide alternatives for local residents. The provincial government in North Kalimantan says it has…
New Caledonian Military Transport Airlifting Supplies to COVID-Stricken Vanuatu
France and New Caledonia are airlifting medical supplies to Vanuatu to help the Pacific island nation, which is experiencing a new surge in the pandemic that has caused it to suspend commercial flights and implement a curfews to prevent further…
Australia’s Competition Watchdog Drops Case Against Qantas’ Purchase Of Alliance Airlines’ Shares
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is refraining from taking any action against Qantas Airways for its acquisition of 19.9% of charter operator Alliance Airlines. Alliance says in a statement the ACCC has written to the airline, stating that…
Thailand’s Nok Air Announces Plan To Avoid Delisting From Stock Exchange
Possible delisting scares from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has led Thai budget carrier Nok Air to disclose that it will be raising more capital, to shore up its finances, and it will be restructuring its business to generate…
