Viewpoint: Airbus-Bombardier Partnership May Spur Leonardo To Do Its Own Turboprop Aircraft
Airbus’ decision to take a 50.01% stake in Bombardier’s CSeries program could have some major ramifications for ATR, Airbus’ other joint-venture in the regional aircraft market. Leonardo of Italy has been lobbying for years now to develop new turboprop aircraft…
Indonesia’s NAM Air Using ATRs For West Papua
Sriwijaya Group’s NAM Air is adding another four ATR 72-600s this year, which will increase its ATR fleet to six, says NAM Air president director, Jeff Jauwena. NAM is using the ATR 72-600s to expand operations in West Papua, he…
Hevilift Sees Pick-up In Australia’s Mining Charter Market
Air charter operator Hevilift has gained an air operator certificate (AOC) in Australia for fixed-wing operations and will be operating ATR 42s and de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters there. Hevilift Australia CEO, Robbert Strating, says the company has already…
