Australia’s Alliance Airlines’ Maintenance Base To Open Next Year
Alliance Airlines’ new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) base in the far north Queensland town of Rockhampton is now under construction and will open next year. The Queensland government says in a statement the A$60 million (US$45 million) MRO centre…
India’s Flybig To Buy De Havilland Aircraft Twin Otters
Indian regional carrier Flybig has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to purchase up to ten new De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Twin Otter 400 Series aircraft for small and remote destinations. De Havilland Aircraft of Canada says in a…
Philippines’ MRO Organization Dornier Technology Appoints New CEO
Nikos Gitsis has been appointed as the new CEO of Philippines-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company Dornier Technology and is looking to expand the organization’s business. Dornier Technology says in a statement industry veteran Gitsis was previously the president…
Nose Dive And Silence From The Cockpit Raises Questions About China Eastern Airlines Air Crash
The Boeing 737’s rapid nose dive and lack of communication from the cockpit has raised questions about the China Eastern Airlines’ air crash that killed all 132 on board. Ron Bartsch, managing director of Sydney-based AvLaw International Consulting and a…
Indonesia’s Pelita Air Service And Its Maintenance Arm Suspected Of Illegal Activities
State-owned charter airline Pelita Air Service and its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm Indopelita Aircraft Services are suspected of paying for fictitious projects. Indonesian media outlet Detik News reports that the Banten High Court is investigating Pelita Air Service…
Vietnam’s Con Dao Island’s Airport Likely To Close Next Year For Upgrading Works
The Civil Aviation of Vietnam (CAAV) plans to shut Con Dao Island’s airport for nine months next year, so its runway can be widened and taxiways upgraded to accommodate larger aircraft. Media reports in Vietnam say the upgrading will allow…
