Thailand’s Civil Aviation Regulator Certifies Bangkok Airways’ MRO Organisation
Bangkok Airways, which is restructuring its fleet in response to lower passenger volumes caused by the pandemic, has moved forward with its plan to provide third-party heavy maintenance services, part of the group’s strategy to diversify its business. The airline,…
Philippines’ Cebu Pacific ATR 72 Veers Off Manila Runway
A Cebu Pacific Air ATR 72-600 came off the airport runway at Manila’s airport, causing some other flights to be delayed and rerouted to other destinations. The runway excursion occurred at 11:45hr local time yesterday when one of the airline’s…
Vietnam Airlines To Wet-Lease Two ATR 72s
Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is seeking to wet-lease two ATR 72-500s for a half year period, starting this March. The airline has issued a statement inviting interested parties to respond to its tender for a six-month wet-lease on two ATR…
Seychelles’ Islands Development Company Brings Forth Plans To Add ATR
Islands Development Company (IDC), a state-owned company in the Seychelles that manages the archipelago’s outlying islands, is planning to add its first ATR next year, attributing the move to a rise in demand for air freight. Smart Aviation Asia Pacific…
Hevilift Australia Wins New Mining Contract
Charter operator Hevilift Australia has been awarded a new contract to provide fly-in fly-out (FIFO) services for mining company Covalent Lithium, and will be using ATR aircraft. Ashley Roy, CEO of Hevilift Australia tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific that the…
India’s Flybig Plans Big Expansion
Indian regional carrier Flybig has plans to add up to 36 more aircraft to its fleet, as domestic demand for travel remains strong, with huge potential coming from the country’s remote regions. A Flybig spokesperson tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific…
