Aircraft Lessor Rockton Pivots To Carbon-Neutral Aerospace Technologies
Aircraft lessor Rockton, which was once the world’s biggest independent lessor of Saab aircraft and had signed a letter-of-intent for Mitsubishi Aircraft’s SpaceJet, is largely exiting the aircraft leasing business and instead investing to develop hybrid electric aircraft technologies. It…
Thailand’s Nok Air Issues RFP Suggesting It May Switch To ATR
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for aircraft that suggests that it is considering switching to ATR from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada. The airline’s RFP calls for operating leases for 19 Boeing 737-800s,…
Longer-Term Future of De Haviland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8-400 Program Unclear
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has yet to decide on a future roadmap for its Dash 8-400 program, which has a dwindling order back-log because it has failed to secure significant sales in recent times. The Canadian aircraft-maker is in…
Regional Aviation Association of Australia Calls For Continued Govt Support For Regional Aviation During Pandemic
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) is lobbying the Federal Government for continued assistance for regional airlines during the pandemic period, and would also like Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Agency (CASA) to be more receptive to the needs of…
Royal Brunei Appoints New CEO
Royal Brunei Airlines has undergone a management change with its deputy chief operating officer replacing Karam Chand as CEO, a move that comes as the national carrier grapples low passenger volumes caused international travel restrictions caused by COVID-19. The airline…
China Aircraft Leasing Orders 30 ARJ21s, Plans to Lease Aircraft to Indonesian Airline TransNusa
China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) plans to lease 30 Commercial Aircraft Corporation (Comac) ARJ21 regional jets to Indonesian regional carrier TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, representing a renewed push by China aircraft manufacturers to gain traction in the largest aviation market in Southeast…
