Bangladesh’s NXT Air Cargo Receives AOC
Start-up NXT Air Cargo has received its air operator’s certificate (AOC) and expects to launch services at the end of this month to four domestic destinations. Nizam Ahmad, CEO and managing director of NXT Air Cargo, tells Smart Aviation Asia…
New Zealand’s Pacific Aerospace Restarts Production Under New Owners
Hamilton-based aircraft manufacturer Pacific Aerospace, which has undergone an ownership change, is now resuming production and plans to produce six aircraft this year, including the long-anticipated Super-PAC XL. Stephen Burrows, acting CEO of Pacific Aerospace, tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific…
Maldivian To Lease More ATRs
Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives is planning to lease two ATR 72-600 very soon and is inviting parties to submit proposals. Island Aviation Services, the owner and operator of Maldivian, says in a statement the airline forecasts there will…
Massive Relocation For Jakarta’s Halim Airport Operators
As many as 21 flight operators are moving their operations from Indonesia’s Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport to five other locations, following a temporary closure starting end of this month. Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation and the Indonesian Air Force says Halim…
Indonesia’s Travira Air Adds Viking Air Twin Otter For Mining Charters
Indonesian charter operator Travira Air has acquired a Viking Air Twin Otter Series 400 Amphibian, and is using it for mining charters. Muhammad Ihsan Salim, business development and commercial executive at Travira Air, confirms to Smart Aviation Asia Pacific that it…
Nordic Aviation Capital Writes Down Value Of Its Aircraft Portfolio By Nearly A Third
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), which is currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has disclosed to the US Bankruptcy Court that it has written down the value of its aircraft portfolio by nearly a third, adding that this has caused the…
