Thailand’s Wisdom Airways Hopes To Add ATRs Eventually
Thai domestic regional carrier Wisdom Airways aims to step up to larger turboprop aircraft. The airline’s CEO, Picharn Kwangchuchai, tells Smart Aviation APAC that it has no immediate plans to…
Vanuatu Upgrading Runways to Boost Domestic Travel
Air Vanuatu is working with the national government to ensure runways are upgraded in time to receive its fleet larger domestic aircraft. Air Vanuatu CEO Derek Nice says the government…
Best on the Web | July 2019
New South Korean Airline Hi Air Takes Delivery of Two ATR 72-500sAir Transport World A proposed South Korean regional airline called Hi Air has taken delivery of two ATR 72-500…
Military-backed Startup Vietstar Airlines Receives AOC
Vietstar Airlines, a joint venture between the Vietnamese military and two private companies, has received its air operator’s certificate (AOC) to become the country’s sixth airline. The airline says it…
Indonesia’s Spirit Avia Sentosa Ends 19-Seat Operations
Indonesian charter carrier Spirit Avia Sentosa has ended 19-seat operations and returned its de Havilland Canada Series 300 Twin Otters to the lessor. The charter operator, which focuses on Indonesia’s…
Manufacturers Moving to Meet Upcoming ADS-B Out Requirements
Aircraft manufacturers are preparing to meet upcoming ADS-B Out mandates such as the 2020 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) deadline for all aircraft with a maximum cruise speed of over…
Air Niugini Plans Fleet Revamp
Papua New Guinean national carrier Air Niugini is planning to change its domestic and international fleet as it aims to return to profitability. The airline will replace its narrowbody and…
Malaysia’s SKS Airways Prepares Twin Otter Operation Launch
Malaysian startup SKS Airways is preparing to launch services using de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otters in the next few weeks. SKS Airways spokesman, Nidzam Norwani, says the airline, which…
Fiji’s Pacific Island Air Sticking with Single-Engine Otter Seaplanes
Fijian tourist charter operator Pacific Island Air is planning to keep to its current fleet, citing the state of the country’s tourism industry. Tuni Beddoes, Pacific Island Air general manager,…
Flying to Marlon Brando’s Polynesian Private Island
The Brando; the 35-villa resort on the French Polynesian atoll of Tetiaroa, which was formerly owned by actor Marlon Brando; is one of the farthest-flung holiday destinations in the world….
Best on the Web | June 2019
Our round-up of Asia-Pacific regional aviation news this month includes interesting stories on ATR in the South Pacific, Qazaq Air’s new Dash 8, Sangley Airport in the Philippines, and Fuji…
Pilot’s Diary: Ferry Flight to Japan
Domestic Japanese carrier New Central Airservice (NCA) recently took delivery of a new Dornier 228, which arrived from RUAG MRO International’s manufacturing centre in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. Steffen Gemsa, the captain…