Observing Ecology from a Dornier 228
The Arizona State University (ASU) Centre for Global Discovery and Conservation Science is using a modified Dornier 228 turboprop aircraft to map and study ecological systems for governments and non-profit…
Sapura Technics Launches New MRO in Johor
Sapura Technics, a new commercial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company that is part of Malaysia’s Sapura Group, has launched its new business at Senai International Airport in Johor. Syahril…
Best on the Web | March 2019
Our round-up of Asia-Pacific regional aviation news this month includes interesting stories on Japan’s Nakanihon Air Service, the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture, Nepal Airlines, and the Chinese Navy Japan’s Nakanihon…
Best on the Web | February 2019
Our round-up of Asia-Pacific regional aviation news this month includes interesting stories on Mitsubishi Aircraft, Laos Airlines, Bacolod Airport in the Philippines, and Virgin Australia Mitsubishi Aircraft Countersues Bombardier Over…
ADS-B Implementation in Full Swing Across Asia-Pacific
Implementation of mandatory Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment is spreading across the Asia-Pacific as an alternative to conventional radar systems. ADS-B Out equipment allows aircraft to automatically determine and broadcast…
Bangok Airways Developing Chiang Mai as Gateway to Thailand and Indochina
Bangkok Airways is launching two new routes from its secondary hub in Chiang Mai so it can differentiate itself from other carriers and offer passengers an alternative way to visit…
Qantas’ Move on Alliance Air and What It Means
Qantas has purchased a 19.9 percent stake in major Australian charter operator Alliance Airlines, with long-term plans to build a controlling position in the operator. Qantas says the stake was…
Singapore’s Avation Bets on ATR with Growing Regional Market
Singapore-based lessor Avation is focused on building its ATR fleet to capture growth in the Asia-Pacific regional aircraft market. Executive chairman of Avation, Jeff Chatfield, tells Smart Aviation APAC that…
MASwings Renews Rural Air Services Contracts
Malaysia Airlines’ turboprop operator in East Malaysia, MASwings, has signed an agreement with the Malaysian government to continue providing rural air services (RAS). The new agreement covers air services in…
Thai Airways Considers Funding Ailing Nok Air
Thai Airways International is considering injecting fresh funds into low-cost carrier Nok Air which is issuing new shares to raise funds. Thai Airways chairman, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, tells the Bangkok Post…
Best on the Web | January 2019
Our round-up of Asia-Pacific regional aviation news this month includes interesting stories on the Indian Navy, the Asian regional aviation market, Bamboo Airlines and Singapore lessor Avation India Approves New…
Unlocking Philippines’ Potential as an International Air Hub
New airports planned for the greater Manila region have potential to unlock the Philippines’ potential as a new regional hub in the Asia-Pacific region. Cebu Pacific board advisor, Garry Kingshott,…