Former Qantas Safety Chief Warns That Complacency Among Furloughed Pilots Returning To Work Is A Safety Risk
A former head of safety for Qantas Airways has highlighted how international airlines face an enormous challenge getting their pilots up to speed to fly again and warns that if…
Nordic Aviation Capital Appoints As President Former GECAS Chief Norman Liu
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the world’s largest regional aircraft lessor, has appointed Norman Liu as president with immediate effect, a move that comes after the lessor reported a US$2.36 billion…
Nordic Aviation Capital Posts US$2.36 Billion Loss, Asks Creditors To Turn Debt Into Equity
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the world’s largest lessor of regional aircraft, has reported a US$2.36 billion loss, due largely to a write down in the value of its aircraft assets,…
New Bangladeshi Airline Looking To Fly Next Year
Privately-owned Bangladeshi start-up Air Astra has applied for a no-objection certificate (NOC) and plans to operate ATR 72-600s. The airline says on its Facebook it has applied for the NOC…
New Zealand’s Origin Air Plans To Start New Routes Next Month
Regional airline Origin Air is looking to commence a new service to Napier in late October, as travel demand gradually picks up. Robert Inglis, CEO of Origin Air, tells Smart…
Mauritius Govt To Pump US$283 Million To Bail Out Flag Carrier Air Mauritius
The Mauritius government will provide 12 billion Mauritian rupees (US$283 Million) in financial assistance to flag carrier Air Mauritius to pay off debts and help revive the airline. In the…