Wagga Wagga-based Kendell Airlines, owned by Ansett partners News Corp and TNT, has confirmed orders for two new Saab 340Bs for July delivery.
The two aircraft, which had been under preparation for another operator, will be flown on two New South Wales regional routes which Kendell now operates using Ansett Fokker 50s.
Firm orders for the twin General Electric CT7-powered model 340 total more than 400, says Saab.
Source: Flight International
The AirAsia Aviation Group intends to launch 23 new routes across its five units in Southeast Asia by end-September, a significant expansion that comes amid an improvement in earnings.
Malaysia’s AirAsia X expects to fully reactivate its fleet of 18 Airbus A330s by the end of the year, clearing what it calls a “final hurdle” for network expansion.
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has found a “significant” rise in leisure travel demand in July, helped by a relaxation of visa policies, and despite ongoing supply chain challenges.
