Tahiti’s Air Moana Targets September Start Of Operations
Tahiti’s Air Moana hopes to launch operations in September to boost domestic air services in French Polynesia. The French Polynesian government issued a press release on a meeting between transport minister René Temeharo and Air Moana senior executives: president Karl…
Malaysia’s Malindo To Add 737s Following Rebranding
Updated story with regards to specific 737 variants Malaysian carrier Malindo, which is rebranding as Batik Air, plans to expand its 737 fleet but has no plans to add more ATRs. Malindo’s spokesman tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific most of its Boeing…
Philippines’ Cebu Pacific Boosting Capacity On Some ATR Routes Using A320s
Cebu Pacific Air has now restored its domestic passenger capacity to pre-COVID levels and is increasing capacity even further by putting Airbus A320s on some routes traditionally served by its ATR fleet. “[Cebu Pacific] has now restored 100% of its…
Vietnam Airlines Puts Aircraft Up For Sale
Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is selling 15 aircraft consisting of Airbus A320s and ATRs. The airline says in a statement it is auctioning nine A321ceo aircraft – manufacture serial numbers 2974, 3005, 3013, 3022, 3198, 3315, 3355, 3600 and 3737…
Vietnam Airlines To Wet-Lease Two Regional Jets To Deploy On ATR Routes
Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is seeking to wet-lease two regional jets starting next month and plans to use the aircraft on routes it currently serves using ATR 72 turboprops. The airline says in a statement it invites interested parties to…
India’s Alliance Air Seeks To Lease Two ATR 42-600s
Air India’s regional subsidiary Alliance Air is seeking to lease two brand new ATR 42-600 aircraft, a move that suggests the carrier is planning to expand into thinner routes with more challenging airports. The carrier has issued a tender that…
