Interview: India’s Flybig To Play Problem-Solver For Regional Connectivity
New Indian regional airline Flybig plans to develop two niche markets: intercity travel between central India’s tier-three cities and services linking remote northeast India with major cities like New Delhi….
Royal Brunei Appoints New CEO
Royal Brunei Airlines has undergone a management change with its deputy chief operating officer replacing Karam Chand as CEO, a move that comes as the national carrier grapples low passenger…
China Aircraft Leasing Orders 30 ARJ21s, Plans to Lease Aircraft to Indonesian Airline TransNusa
China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) plans to lease 30 Commercial Aircraft Corporation (Comac) ARJ21 regional jets to Indonesian regional carrier TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, representing a renewed push by China aircraft manufacturers…
Nauru Airlines Issues RFP To Buy Pre-Owned 737s
The 17th paragraph of this article has been edited to clarify that Exim refers to Taiwan’s Export and Import Bank. South Pacific national carrier Nauru Airlines has issued a request…
Bangkok Airways Suspends Some Services, Delays Launch of New Routes Due to COVID-19
Bangkok Airways has delayed the launch of three new routes and suspended or reduced services on some existing routes because of a new outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. The…
Buddha Air’s New Venture Yashodhara Air To Develop Ramechhap As An Alternative Hub In Nepal
Buddha Air’s new short-takeoff-and-landing (STOL) subsidiary Yashodhara Air, which will be based at Ramechhap, is set to launch operations next year and offer airfare and accommodation packages. Yashodhara Air will start in…