Australia’s Competition Watchdog Raises Concerns
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has voiced concerns that Australia’s aviation market is highly concentrated, a move that comes just days after Qantas Airways announced it was buying Adelaide-based regional carrier National Jet Systems. “The Australian aviation industry…
Engineering Talent That Allows Ideas To Take Flight
Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is on May 24, a day first celebrated in the US but, because of the global nature of the aviation industry, one that is increasingly recognized by aerospace companies around the world. May 24 was chosen,…
ANALYSIS: Mitsubishi Shelving The M100 And What It Means
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) decision to shelve plans to develop the M100, gives a fillip to Embraer. The Brazilian aircraft-maker is, and will be for the foreseeable future, the only regional jet-maker in the 70-seat category and one with a 76-seat…
Nepal Airlines Seeks Govt Funding To Buy STOL Aircraft
Nepal Airlines is again requesting government funds to purchase aircraft so it can develop the domestic market given the collapse in international tourism. The country’s flag carrier is holding off the development of its international network, and is asking for…
De Havilland Canada Focuses on Aircraft Deliveries as Some Work Resumes
Activities focusing on fulfillment of aircraft deliveries have resumed at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada’s Dash 8-400 production facilities as the manufacturer adjusts to the impact on industry of COVID-19. The Canadian manufacturer’s spokeswoman, Philippa King, tells Smart Aviation APAC…
Japan’s MHI Completing Acquisition of CRJ Programme
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is completing its acquisition of Bombardier’s Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) programme on 1 June, with both sides agreeing that all transaction conditions have been met. The 1 June acquisition deal comprises “the maintenance, support, refurbishment, marketing,…
Bangkok Airways Introduces New Safety Measures For COVID-19
Bangkok Airways – which plans to resume its first domestic air service on 15 May – has notified passengers about new safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. The airline says in a statement it “will pre-allocate seats onboard…
Australia’s GAM Air Flying Essential Freight During Pandemic
Australian freight and charter operator GAM Air is providing regional and remote towns with air services for time-sensitive and essential freight throughout the pandemic period. The priority now is flying medical supplies and pathology samples, says GAM Air marketing manager,…
Embraer Looking To Asia To Drive Growth
Embraer’s CEO is hoping to get more sales from Asia now that income levels in some countries in the region are higher. “For the first time – pragmatically – I see a serious opportunity for ‘right size’ aircraft to go…
Airlines Will Utilize RJs In Current Crisis: Embraer’s Slattery
Embraer argues that smaller aircraft will be utilized more during the current crisis and recovery phase, than larger aircraft, and that it will take the aviation industry three to five years to recover. Embraer commercial aircraft president and CEO, John…
Embraer Making No Effort To Seek New Partner
Embraer is focusing on how to compete on its own rather than actively seeking a new partner, now that it has been left alone by Boeing. “I am very disappointed, as are our customers, that the transaction [with Boeing] has…
Embraer Scraps Plan To Develop Commercial Turboprop Aircraft
Embraer has put on hold indefinitely plans to develop a new commercial turboprop aircraft, arguing that now is a bad time to be embarking on a new aircraft program and the company lacks the money to do so. “I am…
