Sri Lanka’s FitsAir To Expand Into International Passenger Ops with De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s
Privately-owned Sri Lankan carrier FitsAir plans to move into scheduled international passenger services using De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8-400s on dry lease. Omar Kayaam, managing director of FitsAir,…
India’s Spicejet Could Cease Operations Over Unpaid Debts
The Madras High Court in India has ordered Spicejet to be wound up and liquidated due to its debt to SR Technics, unless the airline deposits US$5 million within the…
New Philippines Airport Set To Open In Two Years’ Time
The Philippines government is developing a new airport in the southern Philippines to serve aircraft as large as ATR 72s and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8-400s, allowing locals…
Bangladesh’s US-Bangla Phasing Out Dash 8-400s
Bangladesh’s US-Bangla Airlines is simplifying its fleet and raising cash by selling its three De Havilland Aircraft Dash 8-400s, the type it used when it first launched. UK-based aircraft asset…
India SpiceJet’s Opens Seven New Domestic Routes
India’s second largest airline SpiceJet has launched seven new nonstop routes in the country, with six being an industry first, giving smaller cities a place on the aviation map. The…
Hevilift Expands Into Western Australia
Charter operator Hevilift Australia, which is based in Brisbane, has expanded into Western Australia doing charter work for the mining and resource sector. The airline’s CEO, Ashley Roy, says it…