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…
TransNusa Acquiring Five More ATRs
Indonesia’s TransNusa is doubling its ATR fleet by acquiring five ATR 72-600s and is also phasing out its Fokker 50 and BAe 146 aircraft this year. The airline has one…
Operators of Smaller Regional Aircraft Need to Stay Ahead of the Competition: Strombeck
There will always be a role for smaller turboprop aircraft, because these aircraft can access airports larger aircraft are unable to land at, and smaller aircraft are the right size…
Garuda Launches New Singapore-Belitung Service
Garuda Indonesia has launched a new service between Singapore and Belitung Island, off the southeastern coast of Sumatra. The airline says the service is part of its commitment to improving…
Best On The Web | Sep 2018
This month’s round-up in regional aviation include stories from Philippines’ Cebu Pacific, India’s SpiceJet, CIB Leasing, Indonesia’s CN295, ATR and China’s AG600. 1. Turboprop freighter aircraft: Cebu Pacific becomes…
Best On The Web | May 2018
This month’s round-up in regional aviation include stories from Indonesia’s Wings Air, Philippines, Kangaroo Island, Thai Airways, New Zealand, Regional Australia, and China. 1.Wings Air flies to Melaka Source: TTR…