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…
Malaysia’s Firefly Forsees Full Recovery In Domestic Market Soon
Firefly, the regional airline of flag carrier Malaysia Airlines, is expanding internationally now that it has a positive outlook with regards to the Malaysia overseas airline market recovery. Philip See, CEO of Firefly, tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific the Malaysian…
Vietnam Regulator Proposes Ca Mau Airport Upgrade To Accommodate Regional Jets
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) aims to upgrade Ca Mau Airport so it can accommodate regional jets instead of just ATRs, citing a need to meet travel demand. CAAV tells local media it is seeking government funding, via…
Lessor Elix Aviation Repossessing ATR Aircraft From India’s TruJet
Ireland-based aircraft lessor Elix Aviation is working to repossess three aircraft from Indian regional carrier TruJet. A source familiar with the situation tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific two ATR 72-500s have already been deregistered and the third ATR 72-500 is in the…
Golden Myanmar Airlines Suspends All Flight Operations
Myanmar carrier Golden Myanmar Airlines has suspended its flight operations until end of April. An official at Golden Myanmar Airlines has confirmed with Smart Aviation Asia Pacific that the airline is not operating any flights currently. “We have been on…
Taiwan MRO Organization Air Asia Company Limited Gets Approval For ATR Aircraft
Air Asia Company Limited – an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider based in Taiwan – has received approvals from regulatory authorities to service ATRs. An official from Air Asia Company Limited tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific the…
