Merpati Nusantara Airlines serves the pioneer flights in Maluku

The Aviation News. 9 pioneer flights in Maluku is now served again by Merpati Nusantara Airlines using aircraft types a Casa 212. 9 pioneer flights in Maluku that served by Merpati Nusantara Airlines is namely Saumlaki-Larat, Ambon-Namrole, Ambon-Kisar, Ambon-Banda, Ambon-Amahai, Ambon-Namlea, Ambon-Wahai, Kisar-Saumlaki, and Larat-Langgur.

Merpati Nusantara Airlines. AeroTourismNews | Merpati Nusantara Airlines serves the pioneer flights in Maluku..

The pioneer flights in Maluku has operated again after four months suspended due to a new contract with the bidder winning airline has not been signed. "Since the end of April 2013, Merpati Nusantara Airlines, which won the tender for the aviation pioneer in the Moluccas, and is now was operated again," said the head of the branch Merpati Nusantara Airlines in Ambon, Lano Suprayitno, Tuesday, May 28, 2013.

Previously, the pioneer flights in Maluku has been suspended since the beginning of 2013 until the end of April 2013. It happened because the contract between the government and the airlines that serve the pioneer flights had expired at the end of 2012 and not yet created a new contract for 2013.

According to Chief Dumatubun Airport in Southeast Maluku, Amran Hamid, a new contract was delayed because the subsidy fund for the pioneer flights from the Ministry of Transportation late thawed.

Lano said that after the new contract was made, 2 aircraft of type CN-212 belonging Merpati Nusantara Airlines which can carry up to 15 people immediately operated again. This aircraft serves 9 pioneer flights in Maluku, namely Ambon-Kisar, Ambon-Banda, Ambon-Namlea, Ambon-Namrole, Ambon-Wahai, Ambon-Amahai, Kisar-Saumlaki, Saumlaki-Larat, and Larat-Langgur.

Malaysia Airlines increases frequency of flights to Jakarta, Bali, and Medan

The Aviation News. Malaysia Airlines has prepared to additional the schedule flights to and from Jakarta, Bali, and Medan. Malaysia Airlines already serves flights in Indonesia since 1972 is considered that the aviation market in Indonesia is growing so need added services.

Malaysia Airlines. AeroTourismNews | Malaysia Airlines increases frequency of flights to Jakarta, Bali, and Medan.

Malaysia Airlines plans to increase the frequency of flights to Indonesia. To date, Malaysia Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to destinations to three cities in Indonesia, namely Jakarta, Bali, and Medan. "We flew to Jakarta seven times a day, three times a day to Bali, and to Medan 12 times a week. Aviation market in Indonesia is growing. So, we will add three aircraft for this route," said Indonesian Area Manager of Malaysian Airlines, Roslan Ismail, during a press conference at the event in MH moment "Acoustic on Board" in Jakarta, Monday, May 27, 2013.

Roslan said that in early July 2013, to service flights to Bali will increase to four times a day. Meanwhile, by the end of 2013, the flight routes to Jakarta will increase to eight times a day. Roslan said that the aviation market in Indonesia is very important for Malaysia Airlines. Moreover, Malaysia Airlines was flies to Indonesia for 40 years since 1972. "We first flew to Medan, then to Jakarta," he said.

Therefore, to further introduce and reinforce the image of Malaysia Airlines to the Indonesian people, it held MH Moment "Acoustic on Board". "We want to strengthen brand Malaysia Airlines to bring it closer to the hearts of the people of Indonesia through MH Moment," Roslan said.

Concert of MH Moment "Acoustic on Board" featuring the top singers, such as Afgan, Andre Hehanusa, Ari Lasso, Rossa, Raisa, Pasto, Sandhy Sandoro, Marcell, Tompi, Duo Maia, and Once. The music concert will be held in cafes and restaurants scattered in Jakarta and Bandung during 2013. The first concert will take place on June 14, 2013 with featuring singer Afgan.

Trigana Air temporarily shut the flight services Solo-Banjarmasin until June 1, 2013

The Aviation News. Trigana Air is closing while flight services on the routes Solo-Banjarmasin and reopened on June 1, 2013. This temporary closure is done by Trigana Air because the aircraft that used to flight services on the route was entered maintenance schedule. This airline operates the flight services Solo-Banjarmasin using Boeing 737-200.

Trigana Air. AeroTourismNews | Trigana Air temporarily shut the flight services Solo-Banjarmasin until June 1, 2013.

Trigana Air is closing while the flight schedules on the Solo-Banjarmasin routes until June 1. Commercial Director Trigana Air, Daniel Kurniwan, said the temporary closure of Solo-Banjarmasin flight was due to routine repairs agenda for Trigana Air's aircraft that used to serve the route.

Trigana Air operates Boeing 737-200 aircraft to serve routes flying Solo-Banjarmasin. The aircraft flew every day from Adi Soemarmo Airport (Solo) to Banjarmasin at 11:45 local time. "Temporary closure has been started since Sunday, May 26, 2013. We have notified the agenda to all agents. Route will be serviced again the start date of June 1, 2013," said Daniel, Monday, May 27, 2013.

General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura I Adi Soemarmo Airport in Solo, Usman Abdullah confirmed this information. "Yes, we have received information from Trigana that the aircraft they use are in routine maintenance. Because they do not have a replacement aircraft that can take over to Solo, then the flight to Banjarmasin closed for a while until the next four days."

Commercial flight ticket prices of Susi Air soaring in Papua

The Aviation News. Aircraft ticket prices of Susi Air for commercial flights in Papua soaring to Rp 1.5 million for one-time of flights. Operations Director Susi Air reasoned that the skyrocketing price of plane tickets in Papua due to flight terrains in Papua region is more difficult and dangerous than the other airspace in Indonesian. Consequently, to ensure the safety, the flights was not done after 14.00.

Susi Air. AeroTourismNews | Commercial flight ticket prices of Susi Air soaring in Papua.

Airfares to pioneer aviation, including Susi Air, the majority is fairly cheap. But, it was not all pioneer aviation that are served by Susi Air pegged at a low cost. Susi Air's aircraft ticket prices soaring higher in Papua. Why so? According to Operations Director of Susi Air, Christian von Strombeck, the flight terrain in Papua is much more difficult than in other regions in Indonesia.

For routes that have obtained subsidy funds from government, passangers only pay around Rp 200 thousand for a one-time of flight. To the commercial flights that do not get the subsidy, airfares around Rp 800 thousand for a one-time of flight. "In Papua, the commercial flight ticket prices can be up to Rp 1.5 million for a one-time of flight," said Christian.

The aircraft ticket prices are usually valid for a 1 hour flight with a distance of about 300 Km. This high price, according to Christian, adjusted to the flight path that is difficult to flown there. "If in other places can still fly until late afternoon. In Papua, can only be up at 14:00," he said.

Aircraft which conducting flight in Papua region should have arrived at the destination before 14.00 hrs. After 14.00, the weather there can't be unpredictable and became dangerous for the flights. The reasons that led to the commercial flight ticket prices in Papua who are served by Susi Air became expensive.

Susi Air has an aircraft simulator of the type Cessna Grand Caravan 208B in Pangandaran, West Jawa

The Aviation News. Aircraft simulator from model of Cesna Grand Caravan 208B has become an important part of the existing facilities at the Susi Training Center that located in the Central Office airline Susi Air in Pangandaran, West Java. CEO Susi Air, Susi Pudjiastuti said that the reason for the purchase of aircraft simulator from Canada is because Susi Air can not afford if to send all aircraft pilots to simulation practice in the United States. To be more economical, Susi Air prefer to buy and own their own aircraft simulator required by the aircraft pilots.

Aircraft simulator owned by Susi Air. AeroTourismNews | Susi Air has an aircraft simulator of the type Cessna Grand Caravan 208B in Pangandaran, West Jawa.

An airline usually has a training center for flight crew, as well as Susi Air who having Susi Training Center in Pangandaran, West Jawa. The training center has its own flight simulator. "This is an internal Training Centre for Susi Air’s plane pilots," said CEO Susi Air, Susi Susi Pudjiastuti the inauguration ceremony at the Training Centre headquarters Susi Air, Merdeka Street, Pangandaran, Ciamis, West Jawa, on Friday, May 24, 2013.

In the building which has 4 floors, there are classrooms, a instructor room, administration rooms, Susi Pudjiasti's workspace, and the aircraft simulators. This building has been operated since 6 months ago, but on the day it was inaugurated. "We could not send all plane pilots to the U.S. for simulator training, it is better if we buy and has its own simulator," said Susi.

According to Operations Director Susi Air who also Susi's husband, Christian von Strombeck, all aircraft pilots of Susi Air has been do training here. One of the facilities to be proud at this building, is a aircraft simulator they have. "In addition, the simulator can also explore the capabilities of the aircraft pilot and co-pilot," said Christian.

The aircraft simulator is a model of Cessna Grand Caravan 208B. In the simulator were purchased from Canada, the aircraft pilots could practice with more leverage before practice using the original aircraft. If using an airplane, can not possibly put the pilot and copilot who being practices simultaneously within a single plane. It becomes different when using the simulator. That may be done, and make it easier for instructors to observe the pilot and co-pilot who was practicing.

In addition to the simulator, the training center buildings also has a classrooms with style of minimalist and modern. Each floor has a large glass window that became a substitute the wall. The room became brighter when during the day. Fresh shades even more so because a lot of potted trees placed in the building. And the latter, which is also arguably the coolest, there is a helipad on the top floor, which is located on the roof of the 4th floor.

Garuda Indonesia using Bombardier aircraft to serve flight in Kuala Namu Airport, North Sumatera

The Aviation News. Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft operated by Garuda Indonesia to serve flights to and from Kuala Namu Airport in North Sumatera. As is known, Garuda Indonesia using Kuala Namu Airport as a hub for flights in the western part of Indonesia.

Kuala Namu International Airport, North Sumatera. AeroTourismNews | Garuda Indonesia using Bombardier aircraft to serve flight in Kuala Namu Airport, North Sumatera.

Garuda Indonesia has prepared three new aircraft type Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen with capacity of 96 seats to serve flights to and from Kuala Namu Airport, North Sumatera. "The provision of aircraft with a capacity of 12 seats in executive class and 84 economy class seats in the Kuala Namu airport is in line with the development the city of Medan as a 'hub' Garuda Indonesia and Kuala Namu Airport as a 'hub' in the western region," said General Manager of Garuda Indonesia Medan, Syamsuddin, in Medan, Thursday, May 23, 2013.

Henceforth, the flight service users from other airports, such as from Padang and Palembang could soon resume flights with Garuda Indonesia from Medan to international destinations such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang, which will soon be opened. The routes Medan-Penang will be opened on June 1, 2013. Garuda Indonesia to open three domestic flight routes, namely Medan-Batam, Medan-Padang and Medan-Palembang. "All the steps taken by Garuda Indonesia is part of the development of Medan (Kuala Namu Airport) as a hub Garuda Indonesia after Jakarta, Denpasar, and Makassar," said Syamsuddin.

Syamsuddin explains, the aircraft will be stationed at Kuala Namu International Airport is part of a fleet of new aircraft that has been ordered by Garuda Indonesia, which will soon be accepted this year as many as 24 units consisting of a Boeing 777-300 ER, Airbus A330, Boeing 737-800NG , and Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen.

Chairman of the Association of the Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) North Sumatera, Solahuddin Nasution said that the tourism industry operators in North Sumatera increasingly optimistic in doing business with the operation of Kuala Namu Airport. Maketh Kuala Namu Airport as a hub in the western region is believed to further increase the volume of traffic of people and goods. "I hope Kuala Namu Airport could soon be in operation because the project is one of the MP3EI program (Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesian Economic Development) is expected to further boost economic growth in North Sumatera," said Solahuddin.

Flights from Jakarta to Bali has been served by Batik Air

The Aviation News. Jakarta-Bali flight service has been officially served by Batik Air since Sunday, May 19, 2013 with the frequency of flights 2 times a day. Before opening the flight service on the routes Jakarta-Bali, Batik Air has also opened the flights Jakarta-Manado and Jakarta-Balikpapan. Two of routes each served 3 times a day.

Batik Air. AeroTourismNews | Flights from Jakarta to Bali has been served by Batik Air.

On Sunday, May 19, 2013, Batik Air has opened a Jakarta-Bali flight service. With the operation of Batik Air in Denpasar is expected to make it easier for passengers and tourists who were in the area to travel by plane with full service.

On May 3, 2013 ago, Batik Air has also done the first flight on the routes Jakarta-Manado and Jakarta-Balikpapan. Both the route each served 3 times a day. On May 8, 2013, Batik Air has opened a Jakarta-Ambon flight routes are serviced 1 time a day, and the flight from Jakarta to Pekanbaru with the frequency of flights 3 times a day. Subsequently, on May 17, 2013, has opened the flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta.

Batik Air is a subsidiary of Lion Group is working on the full service aviation market which means that each passenger will be given services in the form of food and beverage in accordance with the length of the flight. The aircraft used was Boeing 737-900ER is a new aircraft that is equipped with a comfortable cabin. Number of available seats as many as 180 seats, consisting of 12 business class seats and 168 economy class seats.

Seats for economy class passengers with a very comfortable design, where the distance between each seat is quite roomy and the type of chair that is used is the most modern type of chair. Every seat in Economy class and Business class is equipped with entertainment facilities such as TV with touch screen monitors sized 16 x 21 cm for each passenger. Flights from Soekarno-Hatta airport conducted from terminal 3.

Sriwijaya Air will open flights Makassar-Timika

The Aviation News. The flight routes Makassar-Timika served Sriwijaya Air will begin in June 2013. By operating the Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft, Sriwijaya Air plans to serve the flight routes Makassar-Timika every day.

Sriwijaya Air. AeroTourismNews | Sriwijaya Air will open flights Makassar-Timika.

After the success of the third internasiona flight, namely Jakarta-Dili, Sriwijaya Air re-expand the reach of its territory to the eastern part of Indonesia from Makassar.

District Manager Sriwijaya Air Makassar, Sri Budiyanto, said that Sriwijaya Air will flown one more the east area, namely the flight routes Makassar-Timika in June 2013.

Opening flights to Timika to exploit the potential of existing businesses in the area, which transported the Freeport company employees, and business partners of the company. Flights to Timika planned to be serviced every day with the latest aircraft belonging Sriwijaya Air, Boeing 737-800 NG. "The dominance of the number of passengers are still concentrated in the East areas. Till March 2013, the load factor reached 93.9%," said Sri Budiyanto.

Currently, Sriwijaya Air in Makassar has been serving flights connecting Surabaya, Sorong, Jayapura, Ternate, Manokwari, Biak, Ambon, Gorontalo, Kendari, Luwuk, Balikpapan, Jakarta, and Palu.

Mandala Airlines opens flight routes Jakarta-Yogyakarta

The Aviation News. Service of on flight routes Jakarta-Yogyakarta has been officially opened Mandala Airlines. Accordance schedule, flight routes Jakarta-Yogyakarta is serviced by Mandala Airlines's plane every day. Routes this has the the potential for makin improve the tourism visits on both cities.

Mandala Airlines. AeroTourismNews | Mandala Airlines opens flight routes Jakarta-Yogyakarta.

Mandala Airlines to open flight routes Jakarta-Yogyakarta to improve its network in the tourism area. President Director of Mandala Airlines, Paul Rombeek, explained that the opening of the flight routes Jakarta-Yogyakarta to meet the needs of domestic and international tourists in Yogyakarta. "We are excited about the opening of this new route. Opening of this new route is one important step in the strategic expansion of Mandala Airlines in Indonesia," he said in a press release on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Paul Rombeek considered that the opening of the flight to Yogyakarta is very potential because the number of tourists in Yogyakarta reached 1,881,911 people in 2012, up 5% compared to the year 2011. According to him, with the addition of daily flights on the Jakarta-Yogyakarta route it will add six other flight services, namely Jakarta, Denpasar, Pekanbaru, Medan, Padang and Surabaya, and three international destinations to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

Mandala Airlines currently operates seven new aircraft of the type Airbus A320 serving 43 flights per day.

Paul Rombeek said that one of the ways used by Mandala Airlines to attract the attention of potential passengers is to provide interaction services through social media and give them a souvenir to mark appreciation for passengers.

AirAsia increases frequency of flights on the routes Kuala Lumpur-Lombok

The Aviation News. Flight frequency in Lombok-Kuala Lumpur routes who is served AirAsia further enhanced. Previously, Lombok-Kuala Lumpur flights serviced by AirAsia 4 times a week, now served every day. To celebrate the increasing frequency of flights on this route, AirAsia held a promo airfares all-in-fare whose price starts from Rp 299 thousand.

AirAsia. AeroTourismNews | AirAsia increases frequency of flights on the routes Kuala Lumpur-Lombok.

AirAsia will increase the frequency of flights Kuala Lumpur-Lombok to be served every day. Ticket prices start from Rp 299 thousand for the flight route. The addition of this flight frequency will be fully implemented starting June 11, 2013. Previously, the frequency of flights Kuala Lumpur-Lombok served only 4 times a week. Now a traveler can travel to Kuala Lumpur with flights once a day throughout the week from Lombok. "The addition of the frequency of flights Lombok-Kuala Lumpur from 4 times a week to 7 times a week, giving passengers the flexibility to adjust the flight time all week," said President Director of AirAsia Indonesia, Monday, May 13, 2013.

Aircraft that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok will depart at 08.40 local time and arrive in Lombok at 11:45 local time. After that, the aircraft will be flown from Lombok to Kuala Lumpur at 12:15 local time and arrive in Kuala Lumpur at 15:25 pm local time.

To celebrate the addition of this flight frequency, AirAsia promo offers all-in-fare with ticket prices starting from Rp 299 thousand (prices include airport taxes and other charges) for route from Lombok to Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, on the reoute from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok, ticket prices starting from Rp 332 thousand. This promotion is available starting on May 13, 2013 until May 19, 2013 with travel period from June 11, 2013 until April 30, 2014. Travelers can get a seat super-cheap is through the official website AirAsia and AirAsia application that available on iPhone and Android devices.

The candidates are advised passengers to a check-in baggage through online channels is performed in conjunction with seat reservations. This can save up to 66% costs compared to a check-in baggage at the counter at the airport.

Garuda Indonesia will fly 112,688 hajj pilgrims from Indonesia in this year

The Aviation News. In the Hajj season of 2013, Garuda Indonesia will fly the 112 688 Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia. Hajj pilgrims came from 10 Haji embarkation areas who spread across Indonesia. To serve Hajj flights in 2013, Garuda Indonesia will operate 10 units Airbus A330-300, 3 units of Boeing 747, and 1 unit of Boeing 777.

Hajj flights of Garuda Indonesia. AeroTourismNews | Garuda Indonesia will fly 112,688 hajj pilgrims from Indonesia in this year.

Garuda Indonesia will transport 112,688 Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia on Hajj season 2013. Departure of Hajj Pilgrims will begin on 10 September 2013. President Director of Garuda Indonesia, Emirsyah Sattar, said that 112 688 Hajj pilgrims incorporated in 295 flight groups of 10 embarkation. "We're going to use 14 aircraft consisting 10 units of Airbus A330-300, 3 units of Boeing 747, and 1 unit of Boeing 777," he said on the sidelines of the signing of the agreement for the transportation of Hajj pilgrims in 2013 between the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Garuda Indonesia, and Saudi Arabian Airlines, in Jakarta, Monday, May 13, 2013.

Passenger capacity of Airbus A330-300 reached 375 passengers, Boeing 747 with a capacity of 455 passengers, and the Boeing 777 has a capacity of 314 passengers. Emirsyah Sattar explained that Garuda Indonesia will transport pilgrims from 10 of embarkation which began on 10 September 2013 until the return of the Hajj pilgrims on 19 November 2013. 10 Hajj pilgrims embarkation consist of Aceh (3,984 persons), Medan (8,324 persons), Padang (7,514 persons), Palembang (7,378 persons), Jakarta (22 151 persons), Solo (33 188 persons), Banjarmasin (5,240 persons), Balikpapan (5,352 persons), Makassar (14 993 persons) and Lombok (4,564 persons).

According to Emirsyah Sattar, the Hajj pilgrims only allowed to carry luggage with weight not exceeding 32 kg, either as departure to Jeddah or Madinah and return to Indonesia. The luggage consisting of suitcases, one carry-on bag in the cabin, passport bags, and Garuda Indonesia will provide for free the five liters of zam-zam water to every congregation in the Indonesia debarkation airport.

Besides it, on hajj pilgrim flights the year 2013, Garuda Indonesia also commissioned 556 person crew cabin who 60% of whom constitute cabin crew which originating from regions-regions embarkation so that could facilitate the communication and service to the pilgrims hajj.

Garuda Indonesia will open 4 domestic flights and international from Bali

The Aviation News. Garuda Indonesia is currently preparing to open 2 domestic flight routes and 2 international flight routes. 2 new domestic flight routes are Denpasar-Balikpapan and Denpasar-Balikpapan planned to be unveiled on May 18, 2013. While 2 international routes are Denpasar-Brisbane and Denpasar-Bangkok which will be served at the beginning of August 2013.

Garuda Indonesia in Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali. AeroTourismNews | Garuda Indonesia will open 4 domestic flights and international from Bali.

In the near future, Garuda Indonesia will open four new flight routes from Denpasar, Bali, namely 2 domestic routes and 2 international routes. President Director of Garuda Indonesia, Emirsyah Satar, said that for domestic flight routes are Denpasar-Bandung and Balikpapan will open on May 18, 2013. As for 2 international routes, flight of Denpasar-Bangkok and Denpasar-Brisbane will be opened in early August 2013. "Flight of Garuda Indonesia in Bali has reached 34 flight per day, of which 13 of them to Jakarta. Additionally, Garuda Indonesia in Bali already serving nine international destinations and will increase to 11 destinations," the Emir said while inaugurating the crew center of Garuda Indonesian in Benoa, Bali.

Emir said that at this time, through Denpasar, Garuda Indonesia has been serving international flights to Japan, Korea, and Australia. Among them is the Denpasar-Narita, Denpasar-Osaka, Denpasar-Haneda, Denpasar-Seoul, Denpasar-Sydney, Denpasar-Melbourne, Denpasar-Perth, and Denpasar-Singapore.

To improve service, on any international flights are served by Garuda Indonesia will be accompanied by two flight attendants from the origin country of flight destinations. Garuda Indonesia will also have 24 new planes consisting of four Boeing 777-300 ER, three Airbus A330s, ten Boeing 737-800NG, and seven Bombardier CRJ100 NextGen. Until now, Garuda Indonesia has operated 106 aircrafts. Garuda Indonesia targets until the year 2015 will operate 194 aircrafts.

Citilink Indonesia will add four international flight routes

The Aviation News. Citilink Indonesia airline plans to add four international routes until 2014. 4 international routes will be operated by Citilink Indonesia is a flight to Australia, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia. The addition of new routes for international flights is because the number of passengers that Citilink Indonesia is increasing from year to year. While for 2013 this Citilink still focusing on the domestic flights in Indonesia.

Citilink Indonesia. AeroTourismNews | Citilink Indonesia will add four international flight routes.

PT Citilink Indonesia will add international flight routes in four countries, namely Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Australia. "For this year we are still focused on adding domestic routes," said VP of Marketing Communication of Citilink Indonesia, Aristo Kristandyo.

According to Aristo, increasing the number of flight routes due to the number of passengers Citilink Indonesia continues to increase, which in 2012 Citilink Indonesia managed to carry 3.8 million passengers, targeted as much as 7.8 million passengers in 2013, 11 million passengers in 2014, and in 2015 is expected to carry 17 million passengers. "Increasing the number of passengers will be accompanied by additional of 10 aircraft each year," said Aristo.

Aristo Kristandyo said that in 2012 Citilink Indonesia has sold tickets with a total value of Rp 2.09 trillion and is dominated by the contribution from the agent about 60 percent, while over the internet is still 10-30 per cent, the rest through the call center. Citilink Indonesia also plans to restore some Boeing aircraft to the lessor in the third quarter of 2013, or in about July 2013 until September 2013. Currently, Citilink Indonesia has 7 aircraft of Boeing 737-300 and 737-400. Returns the aircraft performed to save operating costs of the company, ranging from the aircraft rental fee until the operation of the in accordance with the concept of flight adopted by the airline, the single aircraft low cost carrier (LCC).

As a replacement 7 units of Boeing 737-300 and 737-400, Citilink Indonesia will operate Airbus 320 which has more number of seats, which is about 180 passenger seats. Citilink Indonesia currently has 30 aircraft with two types, namely Airbus 320, Boeing 737-300 and Boeing 737-400.

Singapore Airlines increase the frequency of flights to Jakarta and Denpasar

The Aviation News. The frequency of flights to Jakarta and Denpasar (Bali) which is served by Singapore Airlines will be more enhanced. For the Singapore-Jakarta-Singapore routes will be increased to 9 flights per day. While on the Singapore-Denpasar-Singapore routes will be increased to four flights per day.

Singapore Airlines. AeroTourismNews | Singapore Airlines increase the frequency of flights to Jakarta and Denpasar.

Opportunity for foreign tourists to vacation in Indonesia will be even greater. Singapore Airlines will increase the number of flights from Singapore to Jakarta and Bali. "Bali is an important tourist destination in Indonesia. So, we will increase the number of its flights," said General Manager of Singapore Airlines Indonesia, David Lau, in Jakarta, Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

The number of flights to Jakarta will be available from early morning to evening. This makes it possible for foreign tourists to visit Jakarta, go-home in 1 day. Increasing the number of flights is expected to begin on July 26, 2013. Not just on the Singapore-Jakarta-Singapore routes, the addition of flights will also be carried out on the Singapore-Denpasar-Singapore routes. "There will be 9 flights from Jakarta to Singapore and vice versa. For the the Singapore-Denpasar-Singapore routes, there will be 4 flights," said Public Relations Manager of Singapore Airlines, Glory Henriette.

Currently, Singapore Airlines only provides 8 flights a day on the route Jakarta-Singapore. But, will be increased to 9 flights per day. For the Singapore-Denpasar routes, currently available 3 times a day flight. But starting July 26, 2013, flights will increase to 4 times a day. "The number of flights to Jakarta to be 63 times per week. Flights to Denpasar to be 28 times a week," said Glory.

According Glory, Denpasar and Jakarta is one of the best markets for Singapore Airlines. S many requests to get the two destinations. "A lot of demand for flights to Jakarta and Denpasar. Tourists abroad often did not come due to running out of flight seats. Therefore, we increase the frequency of flights," said Glory.

Flights from Jakarta to Bengkulu served by Garuda Indonesia

The Aviation News. The flight routes Jakarta-Bengkulu served by the airline Garuda Indonesia from May 15, 2013. Garuda Indonesia operate Boeing 737-500 aircraft to serve the Jakarta-Bengkulu.

Garuda Indonesia. AeroTourismNews | Flights from Jakarta to Bengkulu served by Garuda Indonesia.

Head of Transport Department of Communication and Information Bengkulu province, Eko Agurianto, said that Garuda Indonesia will serve flight from Jakarta to Bengkulu. "The inaugural flight is planned on May 15, 2013 from Jakarta to Bengkulu and will land in Fatmawati Airport," he said in Bengkulu, Thursday, May 9, 2013.

Eko said that Garuda Indonesia will use Boeing 737-500 aircraft with a capacity of 96 seats, which is 12 business class seats and 84 economy class. Governor of Bengkulu, Junaidi Hamsyah, has invited all regents and mayors to welcome the inaugural flight of Garuda Indonesia to Bengkulu. "Because, this is an important moment for Bengkulu, considering this is the first flights of Garuda Indonesia to our area," he said.

According to Eko, the Governor of Bengkulu and some directors Garuda Indonesia planned to participate as a plane passenger that does the first flight from Jakarta to Bengkulu. During this time, the presence of Garuda Indonesia to serve an area often used as a benchmark for measuring economic progress in the region. "Including our area, during this time many investors questioned whether Garuda Indonesia had flown to Bengkulu or not, hopefully this question can be answered right away," he said.

Garuda Indonesia's presence will increase the number of airline serving the air transportation lines to Bengkulu. Previously, there has been Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air and Citilink Indonesia, with the number of flights five times a day.

67 new aircraft will strengthen the Singapore Airlines fleet

The Aviation News. 67 new aircraft of the type Airbus A380 and Boeing B777 will strengthen the Singapore Airlines air fleet. 67 wide body aircraft will be received by Singapore Airlines from 2014 to 2015. The addition of this new aircraft is a regular program of Singapore Airlines to rejuvenate its fleet.

Singapore Airlines. AeroTourismNews | 67 new aircraft will strengthen the Singapore Airlines fleet.

Singapore Airlines has ordered 67 new aircraft. This was said by Glory Henriette, Manager of Public Relations of Singapore Airlines, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Jakarta. "We've ordered these planes since last year, there are 67 aircraft," said Glory.

67 aircraft consisting of Airbus A380 and Boeing B777. The aircraft will come in 2014 and 2015 with the status as owned the airline, instead of renting.

Currently, Singapore Airlines has 102 aircraft (in flight). "SQ plane never used more than six years. Aircraft that are not used will be sent to the leasing," said Glory is reluctant to disclose the value of the investment for the new aircraft.

Merpati Nusantara Airlines serves pioneer flights in Maluku

The Aviation News. By using Casa 212 plane, Merpati Nusantara Airlines serving some pioneer flights in Maluku. Pioneer flights in Maluku began serviced Merpati Nusantara Airlines on May 4, 2013. For the eastern part of Indonesia, except in Maluku, Merpati Nusantara Airlines also serves the aviation pioneer in Papua.

Merpati Nusantara Airlines. AeroTourismNews | Merpati Nusantara Airlines serves pioneer flights in Maluku.

PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines meet the expectations of the people in the province of Maluku. Starting Saturday, May 4, 2013, Merpati Nusantara Airlines, serving the pioneer flights to various regions in Maluku. Using the Casa 212 aircraft, Merpati Nusantara Airlines will increase the mobility of people in Maluku which will conduct business activities, tours, and social activities and cultural politics of one region to another.

In addition to serving the Ambon-Kisar flights, Merpati Nusantara Airlines also serves flights from Kisar towards Saumlaki as much as once a week, the Langgur-Larat flights with the same flight frequency. Flights from Ambon to the Namlea serviced twice a week.

Merpati Nusantara Airlines also serves flights from Kota Ambon at 11:40 pm local time toward Namrole. Expected to arrive in Namrole at 12:25 local time. The flights served by Merpati Nusantara Airlines as much as once a week.

During the year 2013, Merpati Nusantara Airlines has gained the trust of the government to add some of the pioneer flight routes, namely 3 flight routes in Papua, 2 flight routes in Maluku, and 2 flight routes in Sulawesi.

Merpati Nusantara Airlines currently has 32 aircraft. There are 7 aircraft used to serve the pioneer flights consisting of Twin Otter and Casa.

Air China serve Beijing-Geneva flights

The Aviation News. Air China recently announced that it began on May 7, 2013, will offer four round-trip nonstop flight between Beijing and Geneva weekly using Airbus A330-200. This will make a Air China is the only carrier offering nonstop rotations between Beijing and Geneva. Flight number for Beijing - Geneva nonstop service will CA861/862. Four times a week flights will leave Beijing at 13:30 and arrive in Geneva at 18:25 on the same day. The return flight will depart from Geneva at 20:25 and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport at 12:55 the next day. This time the plane was scheduled to make it easier for passengers to take the next flight or transfer in Geneva and to access optimal connections in Beijing. Beijing opening - Geneva nonstop service will increase the number of European destinations served by Air China to 12. Air China now offers direct flights from Beijing to European destinations such as Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf, London, Paris, Stockholm, Milan, Rome and Madrid. And the new Beijing - Geneva service is an exciting addition to the extensive network of Air China flight that includes all of Europe.

Air China. AeroTourismNews | Air China serve Beijing-Geneva flights.

Air China on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 has opened flights from Beijing to Geneva. According to Xinhua news, this is the first flight for Air China to Europe.

According to the Secretary General of the Party Committee of Air China, Fan Cheng, opening this route as a form of promotion of the economy and culture of China. "The opening of this route is also being an attempt to exchange economic and cultural fields between the two countries," he said.

Air China is China's largest airline which flies to Europe. There are 12 destinations served by Air China to Europe including London, Paris, Frankfurt, Rome, and Madrid.

Private sector will be allowed to manage the airport land side

The Aviation News. Private parties are now allowed to commercially manage the land side of airports government-owned. Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Indonesia will offer 210 airports throughout Indonesia for managed its land side by the private sector. In preparation, the Ministry of Transport is developing the minister decree who could be the legal basis for the implementation of the policy.

Airport. AeroTourismNews | Private sector will be allowed to manage the airport land side.

The Ministry of Transportation is planning to hand over the management of the land side of 210 airports owned by the government to the private sector. As a legal basis, is currently being prepared a Ministerial Decree that allows the private sector to manage smaller airports owned by the government.

Head of Legal and KSLN Directorate General of Civil Aviation Ministry of Transportation, Isfrafulhayat, said that it was preparing a ministerial decree will offer a airport land side owned by the government for privately managed. Air side which includes runway and navigation still managed by the government.

According Isfrafulhayat, it was a strategic move that will benefit. Because the airport land side will be commercialized and managed by the private sector. The government will get a concession rent money from the private sector. "On the other hand, maintenance costs who normally borne by the government can be allocated for other purposes," he said.

Isfrafulhayat say that basically has allowed the private sector to manage the airport. This was in accordance with the mandate of the Aviation Act of No. 1 of 2009. Thus, there is no problem if the private manage the airport land side, "In the past, only the government is allowed to manage the airport land side. But, starting in 2009, the private sector and local governments may also manages the airport land side," he said.

Economic improvement in the region and the growing prosperity of the community have encouraged local governments to be able to build an airport in the region. In the last two years, there are several Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Ministry of Transportation and several the Local Government. "They are providing the land, and the development using the cost of the National Budget," Isfrafulhayat said.

On the other hand, the airport operator in Indonesia began to gain the trust of the international community. This is evidenced by the Indonesian chosen to host the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (Canso) Asia Pacific Conference (APAC) which will be held in Jakarta on May 6, 2013 until May 8, 2013. "This is a prestigious event of the hosting organization of international civil air navigation services," said President Director of PT Angkasa Pura II, Tri Sunoko.

Tri Sunoko said that the event will present 286 representatives from 33 member countries of the Canso across Asia Pacific. "This is a very important event and encouraging. Though not yet a year to be member, Indonesia immediately entrusted to host. Whereas other countries are vying volunteered, but Indonesia is elected," he said.

Halim Perdanakusuma Airport will serve general flights

The Aviation News. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport will soon serve general flights. General flights who served by Halim Perdanakusuma Airport was flying with a capacity of over 100 passengers and a flight time of more than 1 hour with a variety of destinations. PT Angkasa Pura II, which manages the airport said that the possibility the plan could be realized in the third-quarter of 2013.

Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, Jakarta. AeroTourismNews | Halim Perdanakusuma Airport will serve general flights.

PT Angkasa Pura II stating that the general flights with capacity of more than 100 seats and with flight times of more than one hour will be begin to be served by Halim Perdanakusuma Airport on quarter III/2013. At this time, PT Angkasa Pura II still prepare airline who will to transferred to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport.

President Director of PT Angkasa Pura II, Tri Sunoko, said that the Halim Perdanakusuma Airport will have the same functionality as the Soekarno-Hatta Airport, which serves a low-cost carriers and a full-service carriers.

Meanwhile, Corporate Secretary of PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines, Herry Saptanto, claimed not to heard the information the decision of the Minister of Transport about the operation of Halim Perdanakusuma Airport. The rules are open Halim Perdanakusuma Airport to serve general flights with a capacity of over 100 seats and a flight time of more than an hour. "We have not gotten that information. A year ago, there was the flight routes Jakarta-Bandung from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, now is not there," said Herrera, Saturday, May 4, 2013.

Herry said that Merpati Nusantara Airlines is still awaiting official notification of the plan. This will be the evaluation of whether to re-open the flight routes from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport or not.

Runway at the Sam Ratulangi Airport in Manado will be increased to 3,000 meters

The Aviation News. Runways at Sam Ratulangi Airport be added again to 3,000 meters in length. Currently, runway at the airport which is located in the city of Manado, North Sulawesi is only 2,650 meters in length. Governor of North Sulawesi province, Sinyo H Sarundayang, saying that capacity of Sam Ratulangi Airport's runway needs to be increased again since the airport is already serving international flights and several domestic flights. In addition, Sam Ratulangi Airport will also be used as export activities via air freight.

Sam Ratulangi Airport, Manado, North Sulawesi. AeroTourismNews | Runway at the Sam Ratulangi Airport in Manado will be increased to 3,000 meters.

Runways at Sam Ratulangi Airport located in the city of Manado, North Sulawesi, will be extended to 3,000 meters. Currently, it has a long runway is only 2,650 meters. "It would need the support of the central government. Now already at the study stages of runway development," said the Governor of North Sulawesi province, Sinyo H Sarundayang, in Manado, Sunday, May 5, 2013.

The governor said that this airport has become the air port for Lion Air and other airlines for flights from Manado to China, Taiwan, and Japan, as well as between airports in Sulawesi, North Maluku, and Papua. "Therefore, the expansion and extension of the runway to be very urgent to do. Especially if you later have opened direct flights Manado with a number of destinations in China and Japan and some other countries, this will boost economic growth in North Sulawesi," he said.

Not only being a air port for plane passengers, Sam Ratulangi Airport will also be directed as "air cargo" heading to Japan, because the distance from Manado to the destination country only takes about 4 to 5 hours. "When flown from Manado, and arrived in Japan, the fish was still in a state of fresh. An opportunity that should be captured. If exported through the port of Tanjung Priok will take quite a long time," he said.

Garuda Indonesia has been providing Immigration on Board in the Shanghai-Jakarta route.

The Aviation News. Garuda Indonesia has now been providing immigration services in-flight (Immigration on Board) on the flight routes Shanghai-Jakarta. Immigration services for flight on the route Shanghai-Jakarta by Garuda Indonesia was unveiled on Saturday, May 4, 2013. The inauguration of this service is marked with a ribbon cutting conducted by the Indonesian Ambassador to China Imron Cotan, Service Director of Garuda Indonesia, Faik Fahmi, and the Head of Immigration Office of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Effendi Paranginangin. Inauguration performed at Pudong International Airport, Shanghai.

Garuda Indonesia. AeroTourismNews | Garuda Indonesia has been providing Immigration on Board in the Shanghai-Jakarta route.

Garuda Indonesia launched a program of immigration services for flights on the route Shanghai-Jakarta, starting Saturday, May 4, 2013. Launch was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Indonesian Ambassador to China and Mongolia, Imron Cotan, Service Director of Garuda Indonesia, Faik Fahmi, and the Head of Immigration Office of Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Paranginangin Effendi, in front of the counters of 'check-in' Garuda Indonesia at Pudong International Airport, Shanghai.

Imron Cotan said that imgirasi services in flights on the route Shanghai-Jakarta is expected to increase the flow of tourists from China to Indonesia. "During this time, the number of tourist arrivals from China to Indonesia continues to increase. By 2010, the number of tourists from China were approximately 260 thousand people. Amount was increased in 2012 to reach 850 thousand people," he said.

Imron said that the immigration service during flight provided by Garuda Indonesia on the flight routes Shanghai-Jakarta, there will be more again business man from China to Indonesia. "The visit to Indonesia is still dominated by the tourists with major destinations to Bali, while businessmen from China is still not a lot to Indonesia," he said.

Service Director of Garuda Indonesia, Faik Fahmi, said that Garuda Indonesia has implemented the service in six other routes, namely Tokyo-Jakarta, Seoul-Jakarta, Sydney-Jakarta, Tokyo-Denpasar, Osaka-Denpasar, and Sydney-Denpasar. "China is one of the potential market at this time, especially Shanghai. Therefore, to provide an optimal service, we began implementing the service of 'imigration on board' in the flight routes Shanghai-Jakarta," he said.

Faik also said that the service "Immigration on Board" is an innovative form Garuda Indonesia to improve service to the customer, especially on the flight with distances of intermediate and far. "With the service of 'Immigration on Board', expected the tourists from Shanghai will be more convenient to visit Indonesia, not only to Jakarta but also to other cities in Indonesia," he said.

Immigration on Board is a service giving "Visa on Arrival" (VoA) on board Garuda Indonesia by immigration officers who are specially prepared in a Garuda Indonesia flight to Jakarta. To that end, Garuda Indonesia in collaboration with the Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia. To get the service "Immigration on Board", the plane passengers from Shanghai to buy VoA payment voucher at check-in counters of Garuda Indonesia in Pudong International Airport, Shanghai.

Passport control and VoA administration will be processed during the flight by two immigration officers. Once passengers get VoA, the clerk will give you a special card for passengers who have "immigration VoA on board". Passengers who hold a special card is enough turn it over to the immigration officers in Soekano-Hatta airport, when out of the airport. "So that the passengers do not have to queue at the airport immigration counter. Besides saving time, also improve the comfort for the passengers," said Faik.

SilkAir will serve the flight Singapore-Makassar and Singapore-Semarang

The Aviation News. SilkAir airline plans to serve the Singapore-Semarang route to be opened on July 29, 2013, and the Singapore-Makassar route that will soon be served from August 1, 2013. SilkAir will operated two Airbus A319 aircraft and A320 to serve both the new route. Singapore-Semarang route will be operated by SilkAir three times a week, while the Singapore-Makassar route serviced 3 times a week as well.

SilkAir. AeroTourismNews | SilkAir will serve the flight Singapore-Makassar and Singapore-Semarang.

SilkAir, a regional airline owned by Singapore Airlines widen its wings in Indonesia. The airline plans to add flights to two cities in Indonesia to increase its network to be 11 flight routes. SilkAir will open a Singapore-Semarang route starting July 29, 2013, operated three times a week, and Singapore-Makassar route, starting August 1, 2013, operated three times a week. The new routes will be served by A319 and A320, which provides business-class and economy-class. "SilkAir is excited to add a flight to Makassar and Semarang into our flight network in parts of the region. We were impressed with the growth of air travel to and from Indonesia and we are confident that the two new service will be well received," said Chief Executive SilkAir, Leslie thng , Friday, May 3, 2013.

SilkAir choose two cities is because as the largest city in Central Java, Semarang is considered a center of trade, manufacturing, and construction. Major port during the Dutch colonial era, where Semarang offers a unique combination of European influences and rich Asian culture, and maintaining a mixture of old world charm and colorful cultures.

Makassar, formerly known as Ujung Pandang, is the largest city in eastern Indonesia, and also the main port and aviation hub in the eastern part of Indonesia. It is home to many ethnic groups in Indonesia, including ethnic Bugis and offers many gems of history and nature tourism, and tourism opportunities in and outside the city.

SilkAir operates the first time in Indonesia in August 1992 and has continued to strengthen its network. SilkAir now serves nine destinations in Indonesia, namely Balikpapan, Bandung, Lombok, Manado, Medan, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Solo, and Surabaya.

Garuda Indonesia increase flight frequency in Aceh

The Aviation News. Garuda Indonesia Airlines increasing flight frequency at Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport, Banda Aceh. With the flight schedule enhancer, then Garuda Indonesia serves flights in Aceh 3 times every day. Before the addition of the schedule, Garuda Indonesia only operate two flights daily in Iskandar Muda Airport, Aceh.

Garuda Indonesia. AeroTourismNews | Garuda Indonesia increase flight frequency in Aceh.

Garuda Indonesia Airways adds flights to and from Aceh. Began in May 2013, Garuda Indonesia will fly round-trip from Aceh as much as 3 times, only twice previously.

Henceforth, Garuda Indonesia will start flying from the Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport, Banda Aceh, at 7:45 pm local time with flight number GA 279, destinations to Medan. The next flight is at 11:20 local time with flight number GA 143, destinations to Medan. Last flight departed at 15:45 local time with flight number GA 147, aim directly to Jakarta. "To facilitate the citizens who will go or come to Banda Aceh," said Marketing Manager of Garuda Indonesia in Aceh, Yudi M Fulkan.

Flights from Medan to Banda Aceh, the plane departed from Polonia Airport at 06.30 local time. The plane will be back again to Medan pick up passengers from Banda Aceh. Yudi said that the addition of the flight schedules in order to meet public demand and the increasing number of visits to Aceh.

Production phase of N-219 aircraft is still constrained financing problems

The Aviation News. Passenger and cargo aircraft type N-219 is developed by PT Air Indonesia in cooperation with BPPT until now still can not be mass produced. Constraints faced by the N-219 aircraft to enter production stage is the issue of financing. Previously, the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Industry has expressed support for funding the production of N-219 aircraft. However, funds promised by both departments until now there has been no realization.

N-219 PT Dirgantara Indonesia. AeroTourismNews | Production phase of N-219 aircraft is still constrained financing problems.

Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) along with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) still continued developing the N-219 aircraft, airplanes with capacity of 19 passengers to serve pioneer flights. Head of BPPT, Marzan Aziz Iskandar, hope despite now development of N-219 aircraft still have problem, but in the near future can be realized. According to him, until now the development of N-219 does not get the bright spot and still have a number of problems since it was introduced two years ago. "We already provide support to perform the tests. We also have helped obtain funding for its production. However, until now there is no bright spot for total funding," he said recently.

Marzan said that the Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Industry has expressed readiness to support the funding, but the realization, there is no certainty. "From the actual count, aircraft prices are not too expensive, around Rp 38 billion per unit. Currently, there are 35 units ordered by some parties. However, we still have difficulty preparing funding scheme for the production process," he said.

Director of Technology and Development Engineering PT Dirgantara Indonesia, Andi Alisjahbana, acknowledged that the development of this aircraft requires substantial funds, which is around USD 800 billion, even close to Rp 1 trillion. "However, we remain optimistic, and targeting N-219 aircraft should begin production in 2016," said Andi.

Development of N-219 aircraft involve PT DI, Ministry of Research and Technology, BPPT, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Transportation. "It's all work together to achieve a capacity of 19 passenger aircraft. Aircraft that only requires a short runway to reach secluded areas," said Andi.

N-219 is a multifunctional aircraft and twin-engine designed by PT DI to be operated in remote areas. This plane is made of metal and designed to carry passengers or cargo. Aircraft are made in compliance with the requirements of FAR 23 is designed to have the largest cabin volume in its class and flexible door which ensures that the aircraft could be used to transport passengers and cargo. N-219 is the development of NC-212 that has been produced by PT DI CASA under license. The aircraft is designed to have a maximum cruising speed of 395 km/h and an economical cruising speed of 352 km/h with a maximum payload of 2,500 kilograms.

NASA tested the new-generation of Concorde supersonic jet

The Aviation News. A model of the passenger supersonic jet being tested by NASA. aircraft models with 1.79% scale from its original size and is referred to as the son of Concorde was tested by using a NASA wind tunnel facilities at NASA Glenn Research Center, located in Ohio, USA. In this study were tested on the aircraft's performance against the amount of air flow at supersonic speeds, the level of emissions generated, and to which the noise happens when it reaches speeds that exceeding the speed of sound.

New Concorde Supersonic Jet. AeroTourismNews | NASA tested the new-generation of Concorde supersonic jet.

NASA began testing models of aircraft "Son of Concorde", which will be passenger aircraft capable of flying beyond the speed of sound. Supersonic aircraft, which has been designed by the Boeing company, is expected to fill the void left by the Concorde, which was retired in November 2003.

Currently, a commercial supersonic aircraft are not allowed to fly because of the noise caused by a sonic boom.

Tests conducted at NASA Glenn Research Center in Ohio trying to determine whether the volume of sonic boom can be reduced. A NASA test photo of taken through a window in the side wall of a supersonic wind tunnel NASA in Cleveland, showed a aircraft model with 1.79 percent scale.

As reported by the Mail Online website, the researchers are testing the performance of air holes located at the top of the model to see whether changes in the amount of air flow at supersonic speeds could affect aircraft performance, emissions, and noise level. This test is part of ongoing research as part of NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate.

This Directorate is looking for ways to make the future supersonic flight, as well as developing a green flight, as well as reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Batik Air ready to serve Ambon-Jakarta flights

The Aviation News. Batik Air are preparing to serve the flight Ambon-Jakarta. According to the plan, Batik Air will begin service on the flight Ambon-Jakarta on May 8, 2013. The airlines who a subsidiary of Lion Air will operate this domestic flights are on every day.

Batik Air. AeroTourismNews | Batik Air ready to serve Ambon-Jakarta flights.

Batik Air plans to open the flight routes Ambon-Jakarta starting May 8, 2013. It was submitted by the Manager of PT Angkasa Pura, Pattimura Airport, Ambon, Halendra Woworuntu. "Batik Air's management has expressed its sincerity to serve the route Ambon-Jakarta, and certainly the first flight will be conducted on May 8, 2013," said Halendra, in Ambon, Monday, April 29, 2013.

Halendra said that Batik Air for a while this is still processing service flights to Ambon. The domestic flights will be served each day. "It is expected that the planned schedule does not change, thus increasing the number of airlines that already serve flights at Pattimura airport," he said.

Halendra said that PT Angkasa Pura's ready to serve in the presence of the new flight at Pattimura International Airport. "We provide the facilities to serve Batik Air, such as office services, garbarata, and cargo. We are ready to serve the airline, the most important is the planned schedule does not change, thus adding to the airline operations in Pattimura airport," he said.

Halendra said that the addition of airline should be supported by the addition of tourist tradability that appeals to domestic and foreign tourists. "During this time, travelers are tired to visit the artificial tourist spot, they want to get back to nature, and Ambon as an exciting potential to promote tourism," he said.

Pattimura International Airport is now serving 8 airlines that operate flights to and from Ambon. 8 The airline is Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air, Citilink Indonesia, Merpati Nusantara Airlines, Wings Air, Trigana Air, and Nusantara Buana Air (NBA).