Thailand’s Nok Air Issues RFP Suggesting It May Switch To ATR
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for aircraft that suggests that it is considering switching to ATR from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada. The…
Air Niugini Receives Second De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) national carrier Air Niugini has received its second De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400. The aircraft leased from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) will be operated by Air…
Australia’s Longer Fire Season Means Getting A Dedicated National Fire-Fighting Fleet Is Crucial
The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements has called for a national aerial fire-fighting fleet because the longer fire seasons in Australia and North America means sharing aircraft is…
Dash 8-400 Air Tanker To Be Used To Fight Fires In Australia
A De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 air tanker has arrived in Queensland, Australia on contract with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) for the upcoming bushfire season. The Dash…
MagniX Spear-heading Technological Shift in Aviation
MagniX expects to complete certification of its electric-powered de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver and Cessna Grand Caravan by early-2022, with certification of a larger 2MW electric motor for Universal Hydrogen’s…
QantasLink to Boost Regional Services as Virgin Australia Cuts Back
QantasLink is boosting its regional services to maintain connectivity with regional towns and cities, following Virgin Australia’s announcement that it will exit nine domestic routes. The airline says it will…