SriLankan Airlines Explains Fleet Expansion Plan, Clarifies That Multiple RFPs Issued For Comparison
Sri Lanka’s national carrier SriLankan Airlines has clarified that it plans to add up to 21 leased aircraft, rather than up to 42 as earlier reported, and that some of the aircraft will be replacements. The airline has issued four…
SriLankan Airlines To Lease More Than 40 Aircraft
Sri Lanka’s flag carrier SriLankan Airlines is making a big move in the market by seeking to dry lease a large range of aircraft, including regional jets, narrowbodies and widebodies. The airline says in a statement it intends to dry…
Australian Corporate Jet Centres Adds Embraer ERJ-145s
Charter operator Australian Corporate Jet Centres has added two Embraer ERJ-145LR regional jets, citing a gap in the corporate charter market for larger capacity aircraft. Sam Iliades, CEO of Australian Corporate Jet Centres, tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific they acquired…
Qantas Airways Expands Domestic Network
Australia’s flag carrier Qantas Airways has launched five new domestic routes this week to boost connectivity between regional centres and capital cities. The airline says in a statement it has launched a non-stop four-times weekly service connecting Sydney and Ayers…
National Airways Corporation Acquires South African Based Awesome Flight Logistics
Aircraft lessor and charter operator National Airways Corporation (NAC) has acquired 100% of the shares of South African based dry lessor Awesome Flight Logistics (AFL) and is looking to expand the business. NAC says in a statement, AFL was established…
Newly Created Flag Carrier Madagascar Airlines Eyes Embraer E190-E2
Madagascar Airlines, the new national carrier that will replace Air Madagascar, could potentially use the Embraer E190-E2 for its domestic and short-haul flights, citing the aircraft’s capabilities a great fit for its needs. Mamy Rakotondraibe, CEO of Air Madagascar, which…
