NZ’s Air Chathams Sees Growth In Regional Services
Air Chathams is seeing a return to normal demand for its regional domestic services as international border closures bring a boost to local tourism. The airline is the only operator flying to the Chatham Islands, 800km (432nm) east of New…
Air New Zealand Introduces RNP On ATR Flights
Air New Zealand has introduced required navigation performance (RNP AR) technology on ATR 72-600 flights, starting with flights in and out of Queenstown, a small city on the south island surrounded by high mountains. The airline’s chief operational integrity and…
DLR, MTU To Work on Hydrogen-Electric Dornier 228 Demonstrator
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Munich-based engine-maker MTU Aero Engines are jointly developing a hydrogen fuel cell-powered drivetrain to be demonstrated on a Dornier 228. The joint research project aims to develop a complete drivetrain for zero-emission flight, which…
ANALYSIS: Virgin Australia Restructuring Creates Void For New Entrants
Virgin Australia, which is exiting voluntary administration, has confirmed it plans to turn around its business by simplifying its fleet to focus on Boeing 737 operations, which means it will no longer operate ATRs. The airline says in a statement…
Aircalin Upgraded Twin Otters For Wallis and Futuna
New Caledonia’s national carrier Aircalin is modernising the de Havilland Canada Series 300 Twin Otters it operates in Wallis and Futuna, a French overseas collectivity near Fiji and Tonga in the South Pacific. The two Twin Otters are being upgraded…
Australia’s Alliance Buys Bargain Basement Embraer RJs
Alliance Airlines is buying 14 ex-Copa Airlines Embraer 190 jets from US lessor Azorra Aviation, with options for a further five. The US$79.4 million deal also includes: six spare GE CF34 engines, ground support equipment, training equipment, as well as…
