Operators of Smaller Regional Aircraft Need to Stay Ahead of the Competition: Strombeck
There will always be a role for smaller turboprop aircraft, because these aircraft can access airports larger aircraft are unable to land at, and smaller aircraft are the right size…
PNG Air Cautiously Optimistic Despite Weak Economy
Papua New Guinea’s PNG Air expects its business to improve slightly in the coming years even as economic conditions remain weak. In his interview with Smart Aviation APAC, PNG Air’s…
Best On The Web | December 2018
Our first round-up of Asia-Pacific regional aviation news this month includes interesting stories on Indonesia’s Wings Air, Air New Zealand, Russia’s Aeroflot and Yakutia, and the Pakistan Navy. 1. Indonesia’s…
PNG Air Performing Heavy Maintenance In-House
PNG Air is now performing heavy maintenance on ATR and Bombadier Dash 8 aircraft. PNG Air’s acting CEO, Paul Abbot, tells Smart Aviation APAC the decision to perform C-checks is…
Philippines’ IAI Plans To Buy More Dornier 228s
Philippine passenger charter operator Island Aviation Inc (IAI) plans to buy a Dornier 228 to replace one of its older aircraft. The airline operates three Dornier 228-202K aircraft, but plans…
China to Have 450 Airports by 2035
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) says it aims to have 450 airports by 2035, adding over 200 new airports in order to keep up with airline demand and…