De Havilland and Lessor NAC Take Brunt Of COVID-19 Crisis
There has been a sudden flurry of airlines, with regional aircraft in their fleets, going into voluntary administration and the data reveals that this first wave is impacting some aircraft-makers and lessors more than others. The collapse of UK carrier…
Airlines Supporting COVID-19 Relief Efforts in the Himalayas
Nepalese operators are using their short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft to support non-government organizations, embassies and government ministries in relief efforts, even as all domestic commercial travel has been banned. Managing director of Sita Air, Rajendra Singh, says, “We…
Mitsubishi Hopes To Ferry Flight its Latest M90 Aircraft Soon
Mitsubishi Aircraft is hoping it can do a ferry flight soon to the US for Flight Test Vehicle 10, of the SpaceJet M90, which is the first M90 aircraft produced in certifiable baseline configuration. The aircraft-maker’s spokeswoman, Hitomi Sato, says…
Longer-term Impact of COVID-19 Crisis On Regional Aviation
The coronavirus pandemic will leave its mark on the aviation industry forever. The crisis’ impact on the aviation industry is unprecedented and it has happened very suddenly. Airlines have had to very quickly ground most of their fleet and, in…
Australian Government Underwriting Regional Air Services
Australia’s Federal Government has released two more aid packages for Australia’s regional airlines in addition to the A$715 million (US$438 million) package announced earlier. A statement from the ministry of transport says the Federal Government will be providing an A$198 million…
Australian Regional Operators Call For Funding Aid
Australian regional airlines argue the government’s A$715 million (US$438 million) aviation industry support package is misdirected and will fail to prevent the collapse of several regional airlines. FlyPelican CEO Marty Hawley says – in an open letter to Australia’s deputy…
