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 Dornier, co-founder and director of Philippine carrier Seair International, who…
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 an air operator certificate (AOC) with the Civil Aviation Authority…
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. Hevilift Australia CEO, Robbert Strating, says the company has already…
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), for the 12 months ending 30 June, which compares to…
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 the main beneficiary thanks to the fact that the national…
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 take on the issue from a traveller’s perspective. When one…
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 from Lihir Island in Papua New Guinea to Cairns in…
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 those seeking a quick and easy holiday. CNN Travel recently…
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 fore late last year, when a GAM Air Aero Commander…
Australia’s GAM Air Sees Opportunity To Do More Air Tours Using Dornier 228s
Australian operator GAM Air uses Dornier 228s for freight runs, but continues to scout for opportunities in the mining charter market and it also sees opportunity in the tourism charter market. GAM Air CEO, Carl Jepsen, says: “I think there…
