Maldives’ Flyme Poised to Start Seaplane Operations
Maldivian domestic carrier Flyme (Villa Air) will start seaplane operations soon after Malé International Airport opens a new seaplane terminal. Flyme, the airline subsidiary of Maldivian conglomerate Villa Group, has bought four de Havilland Canada Series 300 Twin Otter floatplanes,…
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 organisations. The director of the centre, Greg Asner, tells Smart…
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 Shariff, Sapura Technics’ head of sales and marketing, tells Smart…
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 Air Service Evaluating Tiltrotor Services https://asianaviation.com/leonardo-working-to-bring-the-aw609-tiltrotor-to-the-japanese-market/ Leonardo and 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 MRJ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bombardier-lawsuit-mitsubishi/mitsubishi-aircraft-accuses-bombardier-of-trying-to-limit-competition-for-regional-jets-idUSKCN1PN02U Mitsubishi Aircraft has countersued Bombardier alleging that the…
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 their positions using satellite navigation. ADS-B In equipment further enables…
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 different destinations in Thailand and neighbouring countries. The full-service carrier…
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 acquired at A$2.40 (US$1.70) a share for a total of…
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 the lessor is continuing to favour the ATR turboprop over…
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 Sabah, Sarawak and the federal territory of Labuan under a…
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 that the airline’s management and board will discuss its shareholding…
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 Dornier 228 Naval Air Squadrons https://www.naval-technology.com/news/india-naval-dornier-aircraft/ The Indian government has…
