Trans Maldivian Twin Otter Hits Resort
A Trans Maldivian Airways Twin Otter floatplane collided with a resort bungalow during takeoff. Local media outlet Aviators Maldives says the incident, which occurred on 13 November, involved one of the airline’s…
Japan ANA Wings Dash 8-400 Descends After Loss Of Cabin Pressure
A De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8-400, operated by regional airline ANA Wings, suffered pressurization issues mid-flight yesterday, forcing the pilot to make an emergency descent. Local Japanese news…
Nimbus Aerospace To Retrofit Antonov An-2 Aircraft With Pratt And Whitney Canada PT6 Engines
Aerospace company Nimbus Aerospace has announced that it will retrofit Antonov An-2 utility aircraft with Pratt and Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6 turboprop engines and aims to sell more than 100…
Australia’s Pionair Sells Its Sole Embraer E190-E1
Sydney-based wet-lease and charter airline Pionair is selling its Embraer E190-E1, the only one in its fleet, through a third-party, citing the aircraft as surplus for its operations. US-based aftermarket…
Airports Going Green
Aviation only accounts for 2-3% of global CO2 emissions, but as the electricity generation industry and car industry switch to renewable energy there is a very real danger that the…
Indonesian Govt Announces Plan To Save Garuda Indonesia Through Down-Sizing And Creditors Taking Haircut
Indonesia’s government is trying to save Garuda Indonesia by asking creditors – including aircraft lessors – to extinguish some debt or accept swapping debt for equity. Indonesia’s deputy minister for…