Solar Helping Airports To Reach Net Zero Carbon Goals
Asia Pacific airport operators, working to decarbonize their operation, are turning to solar power as a solution. Ken Conway, head of environment and sustainability of aviation consultancy Airbiz, says there is growing momentum towards onsite solar energy systems at airports…
Australia’s Pionair Sells Its Sole Embraer E190-E1
Sydney-based wet-lease and charter airline Pionair is selling its Embraer E190-E1, the only one in its fleet, through a third-party, citing the aircraft as surplus for its operations. US-based aftermarket support provider and aircraft remarketing company C&L Aviation Group has…
Australia’s QantasLink To Continue Serving Lord Howe Island
QantasLink, the regional airline of Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways, has received approval to continue air services to Lord Howe Island for the next three years, with the government stressing the importance of maintaining regional air connectivity. QantasLink’s license extension…
Australia’s Cobham Announces Management Changes
Charter, scheduled and specialist flight operator Cobham Aviation Services Australia has appointed new managing directors and a head of southeast Australia, as it continues its growth journey. Cobham CEO, John Boag, says in a press release that: “We are progressively…
Qantas Airways In Final Stages To Renew Its Narrowbody Fleet
Australia’s national carrier and largest airline Qantas Airways is expected to order more than 100 new aircraft to replace the Boeing 737-800s and Boeing 717s that it uses for its domestic operations. Qantas says in a press release today that…
Australia’s Maroomba Airlines Expanding Dash 8 Fleet
Perth-based regional carrier Maroomba Airlines has added its first De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 to meet the domestic charter market’s surge in demand, and plans to expand its fleet further. Rob Swann, CEO of Maroomba Airlines tells Smart Aviation Asia…
