Malaysia’s Sarawak Begins Land Acquisition Exercise For New Lawas Airport
Malaysia’s Sarawak state government has begun the land acquisition exercise for the construction of a new Lawas airport due to the current airport’s frequent flooding. The current airstrip is flood prone, flooding three times in the last year alone says…
North Pacific Start-Up Aims To Begin In July
US carrier Southern Airways Express plans to have interisland commuter service in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in July in joint-venture partnership with local company MP Enterprises. Southern Airways Express is a commuter airline based in Florida that operates…
India’s SpiceJet Settles Dispute With Credit Suisse Over Engine Maintenance
India’s SpiceJet has ended its legal battle with Credit Suisse – which is representing Swiss maintenance, repair and overhaul company SR Technics – pertaining to monies owed for engine overhaul. SpiceJet says in a statement the airline and Credit Suisse…
Aircraft Found In Nepal’s Tara Air Crash
Authorities in Nepal have found the De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Twin Otter passenger aircraft from Tara Air, which went missing over mountainous terrain yesterday. A Nepal Army spokesperson says on social media the crash site is at Sanosware, Thasang-2,…
Tara Air Twin Otter Goes Missing In Nepal With 22 On Board
Corrected story to say there were 22 people on board. Authorities in Nepal are searching for a Tara Air De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Twin Otter passenger aircraft, with 22 people on board, that went missing today over mountainous terrain….
Airline Monopoly In Indonesia’s East Kalimantan Berau Regency Draws Attention
A community leader in East Kalimantan’s Berau regency has called for the regency government to encourage more airlines to serve Raja Alam International Airport to boost airline competition and reduce air fares. Hardianayah, chairman of the Indonesian National Youth Committee…
