MASwings Scraps Its Only International Destination
MASwings has decided to permanently scrap its service from the eastern Malaysian town of Tawau to the nearby Indonesia island of Tarakan, arguing that passenger volumes were too low. The airline says the service has been suspended for more than…
ACCC To Block Virgin Australia’s Partnership With Alliance Airlines In Mining Charter Market
Australia’s competition watchdog plans to block a tie-up between Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways’ Alliance Airlines, arguing the tie-up will diminish competition. The ACCC says “a draft determination has been issued proposing to deny authorisation to an extension of a…
Japan’s Oriental Air Bridge Experiences Engine Shut-Down
Japanese regional operator Oriental Air Bridge is investigating the cause of an engine problem on one of its De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8 turboprop aircraft. The airline says the aircraft was doing a scheduled flight from Iki Island…
India’s Indigo Launching New Domestic Routes As SpiceJet Continues To Withdraw
Indian low-cost carrier Indigo, which is already India’s largest domestic carrier, is launching four new domestic routes, at a time when SpiceJet continues to exit some routes. Indigo says in a statement it is launching four-times weekly non-stop services on…
Australia’s RAAA Calls For Foreign Immigration To Alleviate Skills Shortage In MRO Sector
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) – in response to the ongoing shortage of aviation maintenance engineers – has released a study with seven key recommendations including that foreign aircraft engineers be recognised and be allowed to work in…
NZ Billionaire Behind Eviation Pitching For Aircraft Sales From Air New Zealand
The New Zealand billionaire behind electric aviation pioneer companies Eviation and MagniX is lobbying Air New Zealand, which is in the market to buy lower emission aircraft. A report in New Zealand news outlet Stuff, without citing sources, says New…
