Maldivian Buying Three ATRs To Replace Dash 8s
Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives, is buying three ATRs to replace some of its ageing turboprops, with the new aircraft to arrive this year. ATR says in a statement…
Nepal’s Buddha Air Plans Fleet Expansion
Nepal’s largest domestic airline Buddha Air is adding four more ATRs to its fleet to serve additional destinations as more locals are turning to air transport for travel. Buddha Air’s…
Nepal’s Yeti Airlines Set To Add More ATRs
Domestic carrier Yeti Airlines intends to add four ATRs this year because travel demand is recovering. Yeti Airlines’ spokesperson, Sudarshan Bartaula, tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific the airline is looking to dry…
Australia’s Heston MRO Signs Agreement To Buy Jet Aviation’s Cairns MRO Facility
Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organisation Heston MRO has signed a purchase agreement to buy General Dynamics’ Jet Aviation Cairns MRO facility, with the acquisition to be finalised end of…
India’s Alliance Air To Refurbish ATR Fleet
State-owned Indian regional carrier Alliance Air has issued a tender to refurbish its fleet of 18 ATRs. Alliance Air says in the tender document that service providers – approved by…
Nepal Breaks Domestic Travel Record
Nepal recorded an all-time high in domestic passenger numbers last year, largely due to cheap air fares causing a surge in demand. Local media outlet The Kathmandu Post – quoting official statistics…