Category Archives: General news

Vietnam considers third private airline

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Prahok

Thahn Nien Daily reports that the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) is considering an application for Mekong Aviation Company to become Vietnam’s third private airline operator. The airline is awaiting Ministry of Transport approval. The carrier, which will have … Continue reading →

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Vietnam approves first private airline

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Prahok

AP reports that Vietnam’s PM has agreed to license the country’s first privately owned airline, the govt said in an announcement on its official Web site. Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Co. plans to begin operating domestic routes in 2008 linking … Continue reading →

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Airlines against AOT plan

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Prahok

The Nation reports that Aviation industry representatives Monday supported THAI union members in their opposition to plans to use Don Mueang as an international airport again. The union has threatened industrial action if the idea is not scrapped. An Airports … Continue reading →

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Cambodia tries again

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Prahok

AFP reports that Cambodia is to yet again try a national airline — its previous effort folded in 2001, officials said Friday. The government will ally with two private Indonesian firms, which will provide all the investment and absorb any … Continue reading →

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Sing to KL opens

Posted on November 25, 2007 by Prahok

The Star reports that from Feb 2, 2008 , low-cost carriers from Singapore and Malaysia will be able to operate a total of four daily flights on the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route. The Singapore govt also announced Friday that carriers from … Continue reading →

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Indonesian airlines go local

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Prahok

The Jakarta Post reports that the Indonesian govt is considering the use of locally-made airplane parts, Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal said Monday. “Indonesia is capable of designing an aircraft and its parts,” Jusman said. Jusman said most national carriers … Continue reading →

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Indonesian airlines sign safety agreement

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Prahok

DpA reports that dozens of Indonesian airlines Friday signed an agreement with the Indonesian govt to bring aviation safety in line with international standards, ahead of a review of a EU ban on the country’s carriers. The agreement was signed … Continue reading →

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Back in business!

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Prahok

Ok, after a long hiatus, we’re back in business!

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EU bans all Indonesian carriers

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Prahok

ATW Online reports that the European Commission has banned all 51 registered Indonesian carriers from operating into the EU. While no Indonesian airlines currently fly to EU member states, an EU spokesperson warned that “European citisens should avoid flying with … Continue reading →

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Don Muang to reopen this weekend

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Prahok

The Bangkok Post reports that Don Muang will be officially reopening this weekend. Initially both Nok Air and Orient Thai Airlines will be using it for all their flights while THAI will be using it for their non-connecting domestic flights … Continue reading →

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