Australia’s Rex Attributes Closure Of Route Due To Qantas
Regional Express (Rex) is ceasing its flights between Albury and Melbourne, a route that it has served for nearly four decades, citing Qantas Airways’ move into the market as reason for terminating the service. John Sharp, Rex deputy chairman, says…
Chinese Commentators Blast Western Media For Reports Suggesting China Eastern 737-800 Nose Dive Crash May Be Result Of A Deliberate Act
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has responded to The Wall Street Journal and other western media which published a story saying the preliminary data from the investigation suggests the crash of the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 may…
Japan’s Hokkaido Air System Cancels Flights Due To ATR 42-600 Incident
Japan Airlines’ Hokkaido Air System (HAC) is providing alternative flights on sister carrier J-Air after an incident involves a HAC ATR 42-600. The ATR 42-600, local registration JA13HC, has problems with its left main landing gear, resulting in the carrier…
Malaysia’s Berjaya Air To Have Flights Between Redang Island And Singapore
Malaysia’s Taaras Beach & Spa Resort is launching a twice-weekly air service next month, connecting Singapore to Malaysia’s Redang Island using an ATR 42-500 operated by Berjaya Air. Taaras Beach & Spa Resort and Berjaya Air are under the Berjaya…
Sri Lanka Proposes Privatization Of National Airline
Sri Lanka’s newly appointed prime minister has proposed privatizing loss-making national carrier SriLankan Airlines, amidst the economic crisis now ravaging the country. Ranil Wickremesinghe, who became prime minister less than a week ago, says in a televised address he proposes…
Japan’s Oriental Air Bridge Buying Two New ATR 42-600s
Updated with latest details on delivery schedule for ATR 42-600 and clarified that the ATR 42-600s are purchased rather than leased. Also clarified details with regards to pilot qualifications sought. Japanese regional carrier Oriental Air Bridge is buying two…
