Bangkok Airways Downsizing Fleet Following Loans Requests Denial
Bangkok Airways has announced that it will reduce its fleet by around 20% and may streamline its workforce next year, following the government’s rejection of soft loan requests from local airlines. The Bangkok Post quotes Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, president of Bangkok…
New Indonesian Airport To Finish Construction Next Year
Indonesia’s Ministry of Transport plans to complete construction next year of a new airport in Sumatra, which can accommodate bigger aircraft types. The new Mentawai Airport is in Mentawai regency, within west Sumatra, and is scheduled to finish works in…
Bangladesh To Add Two More Domestic Airlines Next Year
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has approved the initial certifications for Fly Dhaka Airlines and Air Astra, which will allow both airlines to potentially fly next year, a move that the Bangladesh government appears to support. Bangladesh newspaper New Age…
Solar Helping Airports To Reach Net Zero Carbon Goals
Asia Pacific airport operators, working to decarbonize their operation, are turning to solar power as a solution. Ken Conway, head of environment and sustainability of aviation consultancy Airbiz, says there is growing momentum towards onsite solar energy systems at airports…
Cambodia Airports’ Move Towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions Goal
Cambodia’s three international airports, which have already installed energy saving devices, are looking to further reduce their carbon footprint by installing solar panels in future. Cambodia Airports – which is part of Vinci Group – operates Phnom Penh, Siem Reap…
China’s AVIC Establishes Lab To Research Noise Reduction Technologies For Turboprop Aircraft
State-owned aerospace and defence conglomerate Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) plans to collaborate with aviation industry stakeholders to research noise and vibration reduction technologies catered for turboprop aircraft. AVIC says in a statement that a joint laboratory will be…
