Garuda Indonesia will introduce 35 new ATR 72-600s into its fleet under a leasing arrangement with Danish leasing firm Nordic Aviation Capital. The deal, which comprises 25 firm aircraft and options for further 10, will see the first aircraft delivered in November this year. The ATRs will be configured with 70 seats, and will be
The first of 50 Airbus Military A400Ms for the French air force has been delivered, marking the first customer delivery of the new generation airlifter. More than 700 people celebrated the delivery at a ceremony at the Airbus Military final assembly line at Seville, Spain on September 30. The first French air force aircraft, the
Cathay Pacific will introduce significant improvements to its Australian schedules from early next year with a raft of adjustments that increases the number of nonstop services and capacity between Australian and Hong Kong. Under the new schedules Cathay Pacific will serve Melbourne three times daily and Brisbane daily, and will make all Adelaide and Cairns
The stakes in the regional aircraft market have edged higher, with Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac saying its ARJ21 will enter service next year. Chengdu Airlines, launch customer for the 78 to 90-seat regional twinjet, is said to be targeting entry into service in late 2014 following certification by the CAAC mid-year. According to FlightGlobal, the
Tigerair Australia will begin direct services between Sydney and Perth from December 19, marking a further significant development in the airline’s route structure. The airline will fly up to six weekly return flights between Sydney and Perth and complements the existing Melbourne-Perth route, which Tigerair flies twice daily and up to three times daily in
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) has announced the winners of its 2013 scholarships. RAAA Ansett Aviation Training Scholarship: With a total value of $22,000, winners will complete a full endorsement on either the Beechcraft Super Kingair B200 or Fairchild Metroliner III/23 aircraft types. The 2013 winners are: Scott Gregory from Regional Express and
