How Russia’s Il-114-300 Program May Come In From The Cold
Russia’s Ilyushin Il-114-300 commercial turboprop aircraft is reportedly in the final stages of certification now that it is undergoing extreme cold weather testing at Siberia’s Yakutsk Airport, one of the earth’s coldest places. Russian media, without citing specific sources, says…
Nepal Airlines Tries To Lease Out Its Unwanted Chinese-Made Aircraft
National carrier Nepal Airlines is trying to lease out its fleet of Chinese-made aircraft but if it finds no takers, it plans to sell the aircraft. The airline has issued a tender document on its website seeking lessees for its…
China Aircraft Leasing Orders 30 ARJ21s, Plans to Lease Aircraft to Indonesian Airline TransNusa
China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) plans to lease 30 Commercial Aircraft Corporation (Comac) ARJ21 regional jets to Indonesian regional carrier TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, representing a renewed push by China aircraft manufacturers to gain traction in the largest aviation market in Southeast…
Real Tonga Anticipates Chinese-led Tourism Boom
Real Tonga, the carrier of the Pacific island kingdom of Tonga, expects further growth in tourism numbers as more Chinese tourists arrive. “Tourism is obviously starting from a low base, but it is clear that the Chinese coming through Fiji…
