Bangladesh Navy Expands Dornier 228 Fleet
The Bangladesh Navy has ordered two more Dornier 228 aircraft from RUAG Aviation, increasing the navy’s fleet of Dornier 228’s to four. RUAG Aviation says the Bangladesh Navy has signed…
Best On The Web – 18th to 24th September 2017
In this issue we have an interesting round-up of news that include Bombardier, Boeing, Sriwijaya Air, the Malaysian state of Perak, and the US government. 1. US government decision on…
Best On The Web – 9th to 17th September 2017
In this issue, we have an interesting round-up of news that include Bangkok Airways, Silangit Airport, Embraer, ATR and Pratt & Whitney. 1. Bangkok Airways looking to build new airport…
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:…
Report Highlights Importance of Maritime Patrol in Combating Piracy
The incidence of piracy in Asia has been reduced – thanks to increased maritime patrols – but authorities need to remain vigilant because the decline in pirate activity may also…
NZ In No Hurry To Decide On Military Transports
New Zealand will be replacing its ageing Lockheed Martin C-130H military transports, but the country’s defence minister anticipates a decision will not be so soon. “For the C-130 [replacement], I…
NZ Appears Likely To Order Boeing P8
New Zealand plans to decide towards the end of this year on a new maritime surveillance aircraft to replace its ageing Lockheed P-3K2 aircraft, and it seems the Boeing P-8…