Developing the Seaplane Business in Indonesia
The seaplane business is still in its infancy as operators continue to find it difficult managing operations with the seaplane stalwart de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter. Managing director of Jakarta-based charter airline Airfast Indonesia, Arif Wibowo, says the main…
Tropicair Appoints New CEO
Papua New Guinean charter carrier Tropicair has appointed Craig Chapple as CEO, with a remit to grow the airline. Chapple was previously general manager of safety and corporate strategy at PNG Air and replaces Tim Madgwick who has re-joined the…
Australian Mining Charters Robust as Resource Sector Rebounds
Australia’s mining charter business is experiencing good growth again thanks to a rebound in the resource sector. So says Lee Schofield, the CEO of Brisbane-based charter operator, Alliance Airlines, which has just announced that mining company BHP has extended its…
