Two Regencies In Eastern Indonesia Pushing For More Air Services
The Indonesian regencies of Kaimana and West Kotawaringin are lobbying for more flights to cater to demand and to boost local industry. Kaimana, which is in West Papua province, is…
Australia’s Regional Express Buying Cobham Aviation Services’ FIFO Charter Business
Regional Express (Rex) is purchasing Cobham Aviation Services Australia’s fly-in fly-out (FIFO) charter business for A$48 million (US$32 million), a move that expands its market presence across Australia. Rex says…
Indonesian SAM Air’s Bullet Damaged Caravan Airlifted For Repairs
The SAM Air Cessna Caravan that was shot by militant separatists in West Papua has been airlifted from Kenyam Airport for repairs. SAM Air planned to airlift the Caravan on…
Air Niugini Resumes Fokker Jet Services To Upgraded Kavieng Airport
Papua New Guinea’s national carrier Air Niugini is resuming Fokker 70/100 jet services to Kavieng Airport on 1 August, following the completion the airport’s upgrade. Kavieng Airport is in and…
Hawaii’s Mokulele Airlines Adding Saab 340s
Hawaii’s Mokulele Airlines is adding two Saab 340s, a new aircraft type for its fleet, to better serve the islands as the sole provider on certain routes. Mokulele in a…
Air China’s Boeing 737 MAX Test Flights Raises Expectation Of Imminent Return To Service
Air China has been test flying its Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in China, but it is still unclear when the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) will allow the…