South Korea’s First Seaplane Operator Receives AOC
South Korea’s NF Air, has received an air operator’s certificate (AOC) and plans to provide scenic flights to Cheongpung Lake using Cessna floatplanes, making it the country’s first seaplane operator….
Connecting Nepal’s Mountains with STOL Aircraft
Tara Air, a subsidiary of Nepal’s Yeti Airlines that operates short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, is one of a handful of air operators focused on serving mountain airstrips. The…
Nepal’s Buddha Air Adding ATRs, Launching New Subsidiary
Nepal’s largest domestic carrier, Buddha Air, is growing its route network by adding two more ATRs and launching a new short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft subsidiary. Buddha Air will…
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US Allows ATR To Supply Spare Parts to IranAir Transport World The US has given regional turboprop maker ATR permission to ship aircraft spare parts, tools and software to Iran…
New East Malaysian carrier Equus Air Aims to Launch This Year
A new charter airline called Equus Air plans to target tourists in Malaysia’s Sabah state when it launches later this year. Equus Air’s chief operating officer, Capt. Adam Abdullah, says…
Scenic Flights Driving Business at Vietnam’s Only Seaplane Operator
Scenic flights are an increasingly popular activity for tourists visiting Vietnam’s coastal cities, thanks to booming beach resorts, natural and cultural heritage attractions. Phan Bao Chi, marketing manager of Vietnam’s…