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…
Media Report About Aircraft Corrosion Draws Ire Of Air Mauritius
National carrier Air Mauritius has publicly rebutted an article in the media that drew into question the airworthiness of its ATR fleet. Local newspaper L’Express published an article on 15 October quoting whistle-blowers within the airline as well as the…
Air Tahiti Firms Order For ATR Aircraft For Islands With Short Runways
Air Tahiti, a national carrier of French Polynesia that operates turboprop aircraft, has firmed up an order for two ATR 42-600S aircraft and an additional ATR 72-600. ATR confirmed the firm orders in a statement that also highlights that the…
New Seaplane Operators On The Horizon In Southeast Asia
Seaplanes are growing in popularity in Southeast Asia with several new operators on the horizon and existing operators seeing strong demand for their air services. Malaysian property developer Ikhasas is opening a five-star resort on Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands next year…
Garuda’s Citilink Expands In Kupang, Filling Void Left By TransNusa
Garuda Indonesia’s low-cost carrier Citilink is resuming ATR services on some routes in eastern Indonesia, especially from the city of Kupang which used to be a major hub for rival turboprop operator TransNusa. Citilink president director Dewa Kadek Rai, says…
