Lion Air Flight Diverts After People Block Indonesian Airport Runway
A Lion Air Boeing 737-900 in Indonesia’s West Papua province was forced to return to the province’s capital Jayapura when the destination airport’s runway was closed due to people being on the runway. Lion Air received a notice to airmen…
Indonesia’s Lion Air To Serve Eastern Indonesia’s Kai Islands
Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air is looking to compete on the route connecting Ambon city to Langgur town, supporting the government’s efforts to increase regional connectivity. Danang Mandala Prihantoro, Lion Air’s spokesman, says in a statement to Antara that Lion Air will…
Malaysia’s Malindo To Add 737s Following Rebranding
Updated story with regards to specific 737 variants Malaysian carrier Malindo, which is rebranding as Batik Air, plans to expand its 737 fleet but has no plans to add more ATRs. Malindo’s spokesman tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific most of its Boeing…
Indonesian Legislators Ask Garuda Indonesia’s Citilink To Launch Services To North Kalimantan To Boost Competition
Indonesian politicians have called on Garuda Indonesia’s low-cost carrier Citilink to launch to launch services to North Kalimantan, after the incumbent carriers’ ticket prices soared during the approaching Islamic holiday period. Deddy Yevri Hanteru Sitorus, who represents the North Kalimantan province…
Indonesia’s North Kalimantan Govt Calls For More Airline Market Competition
Indonesia’s North Kalimantan government is encouraging more airlines to provide air services to its province, that is currently dominated by Lion Air Group, so as to provide alternatives for local residents. The provincial government in North Kalimantan says it has…
Indonesia’s Wings Air Serving Newly Upgraded Ewer Airport In West Papua
Wings Air, the domestic regional subsidiary of carrier Lion Air, begins serving today Ewer Airport, a newly upgraded airport in West Papua. Indonesia’s state-owned news agency Antara says Wings Air was due to launch a service today linking the West…
