Southeast Asia Ripe For Regional Aircraft: Rex’s Chairman
Southeast Asia is a market ideally suited to regional aircraft and regional aviation, says Lim Kim Hai, chairman of Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) who also happens to be Singaporean. “I…
Indonesia’s Premiair Plans To Expand Its MRO Business
Premiair, which is the largest business jet operator in Indonesia, plans to grow its maintenance business and is also seeking US FAA certification. Managing director of Premiair, Capt Tony Hadi,…
Best On The Web – 2nd to 8th September 2017
Here’s a round-up of interesting aviation news that include Thailand’s Khon Kaen Airport, Malaysia’s Prima Air, Jakarta Airport, Letung Airport and XpressAir. 1. Thailand’s Khon Kaen Airport Undergoing Expansion Source:…
New International Gateways Key To Philippine Regional Aviation
Slot constraints at Manila International Airport means that operators of turboprop aircraft need to develop more regional routes from alternative hubs in the Philippines such as Clark. So says Iren…
Thai Authorities Still Keen To Develop Smaller Regional Routes
Thailand is working to improve safety and regulatory oversight of its airlines, but also remains committed to developing short-haul regional routes linking second and third-tier cities. When airlines apply for…
Hevilift Sees Pick-up In Australia’s Mining Charter Market
Air charter operator Hevilift has gained an air operator certificate (AOC) in Australia for fixed-wing operations and will be operating ATR 42s and de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters there….
Australia’s Regional Express Posts Huge Profits Thanks To Economic Recovery
Australia’s largest regional carrier Regional Express (Rex) has experienced a massive profit rebound thanks to higher passenger numbers and yields. Rex posted a pre-tax profit of A$17.8 million (US$14.2 million),…
Domestic Air Services Take Off In Laos
An influx of international tourists into Laos and the emergence of the mining industry is fuelling demand for domestic air travel. Laos’ number two carrier, Lao Skyway, appears to be…
Tourism To Malaysia’s Island Resorts Needs A Booster
This is a follow-up post to Leithen Francis’ recent article on the opportunities present in developing regional air routes to drive demand for Malaysia’s island resorts. I would like to offer my…
PNG Air Resumes International Services Using Turboprops
Papua New Guinean domestic carrier PNG Air is now resuming international air services thanks to winning a mining charter contract from Newcrest Mining. It has launched a thrice weekly service…
Regional Air Routes Key to Driving Demand for Malaysia’s Island Resorts
Malaysia has some fantastic island get-aways but many are hard to reach, because it involves catching multiple modes of transport that can end up being too troublesome and time-consuming for…
How GAM Air’s Search & Rescue Mission Came About By Accident
GAM Air does freight runs using Dornier 228 and Aero Commander aircraft, but the capability of fixed wing propeller driven aircraft, for maritime search and rescue missions, came to the…