Sep 14 2012
The regional subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, called Firefly, is investigating, according to reports, a fleet purchase program with the goal of reequipping it’s turboprop fleet. The airline currently operates with ATR72-500 aircraft regionally after the airline ceased operating jet equipment. One report indicated that a type decision had not been made, but that ATR72 and …
Sep 13 2012
SkyWest Airlines announced on September 12th, 2012 that an agreement had been reached with American Airlines to operate 23 Bombardier CRJ200 regional jet aircraft under the American Eagle designation. SkyWest plans to operate the first CRJ flight for American Eagle on November 15, 2012, with all 23 aircraft being in service prior to end of …
Sep 12 2012
SpiceJet has postponed the delivery of three of the seven DHC-8Q-400 aircraft it has on order as a result of Delhi International Airport’s decision to raise airport and user development charges. SpiceJet had planned to make Delhi its hub for the three new Q400s, but says this will be impossible with the increased fees. The airline …
Sep 11 2012
Pinnacle Airlines is in the process of establishing a CRJ-200 and CRJ-900 maintenance base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The airline has hired a number of former Comair employees and according to reports will be looking to fill a wide range of positions in its new operation at CVG in the near future. The maintenance …
