Airline tickets in the United States will become cheaper in 2015

In 2015, the price of airline tickets in the United States is predicted to be lower than the previous year. Prediction of falling prices of airline tickets in the United States is delivered by Expedia and Airline Research Corporation (ARC) in a statements showing dated December 17, 2014.

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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Expedia and Airline Research Corporation (ARC) in the latest report mentions that the plane ticket in 2015 in most countries would be cheaper. "Although a number of airlines reported that the ticket has remained stable or increased slightly, but based on in-depth analysis based on the data, experts from Expedia believe the ticket in many countries the most popular destination is really going down," wrote Expedia, as quoted from the Business Insider, Wednesday, December 17, 2014.

However, Expedia estimate trends in the cheapening of tickets in the United States, airfares in Asian countries it will be more expensive. According to him, one of the causes of the decline in ticket in America is the increasing cost and increasing the capacity of most of the main objectives flight. Overall, the travel website states, the number of flights in the US increased 5 percent in 2015.

Two of the city has seen the greatest increase in the number of aircraft seats available in the first four months of 2015 the Dallas and Seattle, with an increase capacity by 14 percent and 13.8 percent. Expedia estimates that prices of airline tickets to Dallas average fell 11.2 percent and 2.1 percent down to Seattle.

The surge in the volume of flights to Dallas due to the lifting of rules limiting the number of flights that were allowed in and out of Dallas Love Field, a secondary airport in the city.

While in Seattle because of an increase in airline Delta at SeaTac Airport. Airline was determined to transform the airport into a gateway to the Pacific.

Batik Air open flight routes to Ternate

Direct flights Makassar-Ternate and Jakarta-Ternate will soon be served by airline the Batik Air. According to the plan, flight routes of Makassar-Ternate and Ternate-Jakarta by Batik Air began operation on December 19, 2014. Batik Air uses Boeing 737 aircraft which has a capacity of 150 passengers to serve these two flight routes.

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Batik Air.

Batik Air airline will open routes to the Sultan Babullah Airport, Ternate, North Maluku, to support the smooth flow of air transport to and from the city. "We've got a report about the opening of Batik Air flight route to Sultan Babullah and plans maiden flight performed on December 19, 2014," said Deputy Mayor of Ternate, Arfin Djafar, in Ternate, Sunday (12/14/2014).

Batik Air will initially serve the direct flights Makassar-Ternate commute and Jakarta-Ternate commute by using the type Boeing 737 with a capacity of 150 passengers.

Arifin said, Ternate government welcomed the service flight of Batik Air to Sultan Babullah Airport because it will further enhance the role of Ternate as the main gate to the North Maluku province through the air. In addition, it is also expected to be an attraction for tourists, both from within and outside the country for a visit to Ternate. One cause of tourists reluctant to visit Ternate for this is the limited air transport.

He expects the Batik Air not only to service direct flight Makassar-Ternate commute and Jakarta-Ternate commute, but also with other important cities in Indonesia, including Bali which has been the main entrance of foreign tourists to Indonesia. Even if you allow other airlines also open a direct flight route from the Sultan Babullah Airport with various overseas cities, such as Tokyo Japan to facilitate tourists from the country visited Ternate.

At the Sultan Babullah Airport far there are four national airline flying from and to the airport, namely Garuda Indonesia, Sriwijaya Air, Expres Air and Wings Air with seven flights every day.

Saudi Arabian Airlines to open direct flights Medan-Madinah

Direct flights Medan-Madinah were served by Saudi Arabian Airlines has operated officially started the day Sunday, December 14, 2014. Direct flights services Medan-Madinah by Saudi Arabian Airlines inaugurated Governor of North Sumatera, Gatot Pujo Nugroho in Kuala Namu International Airport, Deli Serdang, North Sumatera, on Sunday, December 14th, 2014.

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Saudi Arabian Airlines.

Governor of North Sumatera, Gatot Pujo Nugroho inaugurated Saudi Arabian Airlines flight route Medan-Madinah in Kuala Namu International Airport, Deli Serdang, North Sumatera, Sunday, December 14th, 2014. The event was attended by Director General of Air Transportation Indonesian, Pramintohadi Sukarno, Vice President Hajj, Umrah Product and Development of Saudi Arabian Airlines Abdulrahman S Hajar and Chairman Asita North Sumatera, Solahuddin Nasution is at once dispatched 415 Umrah pilgrims.

Gatot said, North Sumatera Province is a province in the western part of Indonesia that has great potential. With multi-ethnic, tribal and religious, North Sumatera 65 percent Muslim population is believed to be a potential for business aviation Umrah and other businesses. Gatot explained, in North Sumatera consciousness of Muslims to worship as perform Umrah and Hajj are very big into the business potential for cost and Arab businessmen. "The existence of a direct flight Medan-Madinah, the passengers no longer have to transit to Jakarta, Malaysia and Singapore and of course it is easier for passengers," he said.

Arab businessmen also asked to make an investment in North Sumatera that has many opportunities, ranging in palm oil business where there is also a special economic zone Sei Mangkei. On that occasion, Billy also asked the pilgrims who will go Hajj Umrah North Sumatera can pray while in the Holy Land.

Meanwhile Vice President of Hajj, Umrah Product and Developmnet Of Saudi Arabian Airlines, Abdulrahman S Hajar, say, the early stages of field-Madinah flights twice a week which is Wednesday and Sunday. "Service full service by the Saudi Arabian who is also member of Skyteam expected to attract more passengers and passengers flying Umrah other purposes," he said.

Saudi Arabian expected to help serve passengers Umrah more of Indonesia, especially North Sumatera. For Umrah pilgrims there are approximately 3,500 per month. Not to mention if plus surrounding areas such as North Sumatera and Aceh.

Once completed in Umra, North Sumatera residents can travel for Saudi Airlines also has a route to Europe and the United States and North Sumatera otherwise be visited by tourists from the country.

AirAsia serves flights from Jakarta to Johor Bahru (Malaysia)

The Aviation News. The flight routes from Jakarta to Johor Bahru (Malaysia) has now served by the AirAsia Indonesia. Besides began serving flights from Jakarta to Johor Bahru, AirAsia Indonesia will also reopen the flights Denpasar-Darwin on July 1, 2013 which will be served with the frequency of flights 4 times a week.

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AirAsia Indonesia has operated the flight from Jakarta to Johor Bahru on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Ticket sales for this route began on 15 April 2013. "One of the reasons for us to open flights to Johor Bahru because the city is the largest industry region, trade, and tourism in Malaysia," said President Director of AirAsia Indonesia, Dharmadi, through an official statement, Thursday, May 16, 2013.

AirAsia Indonesia operate Airbus A320 with flight number QZ 8170. In addition, AirAsia Indonesia also plans to re-operate flight routes Bali-Darwin. "On July 1, 2013," said Dharmadi.

The route will be operated with a frequency of flights four times a week. Dharmadi said the government of the northern region of Australia and Darwin Airport has been working hard to AirAsia Indonesia to re-operate there. AirAsia Indonesia will use the Airbus A320 for the route. In 2012, AirAsia Indonesia had closed the route. "With a heavy heart we have to close this route last year to focus more on these routes with higher demand," said Commercial Director of AirAsia Indonesia, Bernard Francis.

Bernard Francis said the closure on the route was chosen to assist the operational efficiency. However, AirAsia Indonesia managed to grow and a good profit record so that it can re-open the Bali-Darwin flight. "We also have improved flight schedule on this route," he said.

In addition to re-open the flight routes Bali-Darwin, AirAsia Indonesia also increase the frequency of the flight routes Bali-Perth to four times a day. AirAsia Indonesia also operates service flights Bali-Kota Kinabalu, the frequency of flights three times a week.

Lion Air to buy 234 Airbus planes

Indonesia Aviation. Lion Air re-make moves to buy 234 units of Airbus aircraft. According to the French President's Office, the purchase of hundreds of aircraft by Lion Air worth U.S. $ 23.8 billion, is the largest in the history of Airbus. Previously, Lion Air has also made purchases 230 units of Boeing aircraft with purchase of U.S. $ 22.4 billion.

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Lion Air, Airbus A320 Neo

An airline from Indonesia, Lion Air, a record by ordering 234 passenger jets from Airbus. It became an exciting news for France. French president's office, Monday, March 18, 2013, said that the agreement with Lion Air worth U.S. $ 23.8 billion, is the largest in the history of Airbus.

Lion Air has developed rapidly in recent years due to the growing aviation market in Indonesia. In fact, in 1999, the airline was founded with capital of only one plane. Currently Lion Air operates 92 aircraft. 91 Boeing aircraft and one McDonnell Douglas. Lion Air serves 72 routes, mostly in Indonesia.

Before ordering Airbus aircrafts, Lion Air has purchased 230 units of Boeing 737 aircraft with a value of U.S. $ 22.4 billion in 2011. U.S. President Barack Obama, attended the signing ceremony of cooperation directly between Lion Air and Boeing.

According to observers, the Lion Air's expansion is supported by flight situation of domestic and regional markets. "They see rising demand in the domestic aviation market. When you look at the projected growth in Indonesia, Lion Air needs several hundred aircraft, with a record growth of the aviation market can be maintained," said Brendan Sobie of the Aviation Centre of Asia Pacific in Singapore.

Garuda Indonesia will bring four Boeing 777 aircraft

Indonesia Aviation. In 2013, the Garuda Indonesia prepares to welcome four Boeing 777 aircraft. The first aircraft of 4 Boeing 777 is scheduled to arrive in Indonesia in June 2013. Overall, Garuda Indonesia will bring 24 new planes this year. According to the plan, Garuda Indonesia will use the first Boeing 777 aircraft to service flights on the Jakarta-Jeddah.

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Garuda Indonesia, Boeing 777

Garuda Indonesia will bring four Boeing 777 aircraft on this year, and the first aircraft is scheduled to arrive in Indonesia in June 2013. Service Director of PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk, Faik Fahmi, said the four units of the Boeing 777 aircraft will come in stages starting in June 2013, and will be ready to operate in July 2013 to serve the flight route of Jakarta-Jeddah. "The four B 777 aircraft is part of a total of 24 aircraft were ordered by Garuda Indonesia during the year 2013," he said, Saturday, March 16, 2013.

Fahmi said the first order of the B 777 aircraft will be operated for flights to Jeddah. In October 2013, is expected to come again a second aircraft and will be used for flights to London. President Director of Garuda Indonesia, Emirsyah Satar, said that Garuda Indonesia will bring 24 units of new aircraft in 2013. The planes are made up of four Boeing 777-300 ER, 13 Airbus A330 (2 A330-200 and 1 A330-300), 10 Boeing 737-800 NG, and 7 Bombardier CRJ1000. "24 aircraft will supplement the current fleet of Garuda Indonesia that has reached number 105 aircraft. New planes that will use to serve domestic and international routes," he said.

Boeing 777 and Airbus will be used for flights to other countries, replacing an old Boeing 747. With the Quantum Leap program, Garuda Indonesia will operate as many as 194 aircraft in 2015. Subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, namely PT Citilink Indonesia, has ordered 10 units of Airbus 320 and 50 units turboprop aircraft.

Citilink Indonesia will replace the Boeing 737 and to operate Airbus A320 and TurboPropt

Indonesia Aviation. The Citilink Indonesia airline had planned to replace its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft and will operate the Airbus A320 and TurboPropt. Rejuvenation of the fleet was prepared by Citilink to target to be the best airline in Indonesia in 2017. To date, the airline Citilink Indonesia has been serving 70 domestic routes and 16 regional flights to several countries. For the foreseeable future, this low-cost airline set a target to transport 7.8 million passengers.

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Citilink Indonesia

Low-cost airline, Citilink Indonesia, plans to stop operating Boeing 737 aircraft which they have been doing. Furthermore, the airline will use the new aircraft from Airbus 320s and TurboPropt. Replacement is to provide comfort to the passengers and the operational efficiency of the company. CEO of PT Citilink Indonesia, Arif Wibowo, said that until the year 2017, Citilink strive to be the best airline in Indonesia. The replacement aircraft is also part of the business strategy Quantum program of Garuda Indonesia which has been the parent Citilink Indonesia. "In the strategies Quantum policy, one of which is to replace the aircraft to be more competitive," he said.

At the beginning of the year 2012 ago, Citilink Indonesia only has 8 aircraft, and by the end of 2012 to 21 aircraft. Until 2016, Top 3 targets will be set using the newer aircraft. Citilink will bring 70 Airbus A320s and 50 TurboPropt are known aircraft to have operational cost efficiency with a maximum passenger capacity. As a subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, which was created for the Low Cost Carrier (LCC), a strategy it has been done. Although flying with a low cost, but that does not mean Citilink provides low quality services to passengers. "That is, we did think about efficiency, but not to reduce safety and passenger comfort," Arif said.

Economical flight strategy is applied Citilink Indonesia, such as by working on short-haul routes, which routes the maximum travel time just over three hours. Domestic flight routes still serve as the main priority, although now there are 16 regional routes to neighboring countries. Citilink Indonesia also equip 70 local route that includes Sumatra, such as Batam, Medan, Lampung, Palembang, and will be linked to several cities in Java, such as Surabaya, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Solo and Jakarta. Java will be the central station that connects western eastern Indonesia, such as Bali, Lombok, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. "We will make the station Balikpapan middle east that serve as a liaison with the east end of Maluku and Papua," said Arif.

The growth of the middle class that is high enough to be its own potential for LCC airlines. In the second year after the Spin Off of Garuda Indonesia, Citilink will target passenger numbers as 7.8 million people. This figure is considered unrealistic, because the potential is quite high and see the achievement in 2012, Citilink has carried 3.2 million passengers.

After opening flights from Balikpapan to Yogyakarta, Citilink Indonesia will add routes from Yogyakarta. Several plans have been prepared, such as opening a route Yogyakarta-Jakarta, Yogyakarta-Surabaya, Yogyakarta-Bali, or Yogyakarta-Lombok. Despite knowing the limitations of Time in Slot Adisutjipto airport, but Citilink Indonesia is optimistic that the plan will be implemented. "If plan to operate flights until 24.00 hours already realized, this would be good news for all airlines, including Citilink Indonesia," said Arif.

Batam-Pekanbaru flights served by Citilink Indonesia

Indonesia Aviation. Routes Batam-Pekanbaru (round-trip) served by the Citilink Indonesia airline. Citilink aircraft serving routes Batam-Pekanbaru (round-trip) on a daily basis. This low-cost airlines on a daily basis to serve 114 flights connecting 15 cities in Indonesia.

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Citilink Indonesia

Citilink Airlines opens new routes connecting Batam and Pekanbaru. "The potential of economic and cultural tourism owned Pekanbaru has prompted Citilink to make Pekanbaru as the latest destinations," said Chief Executive Officer of PT Citilink Indonesia, Arif Wibowo, in a statement, Monday, March 11, 2013.

Said Arif, Batam is one the nearest door in Indonesia with neighboring, Singapore. Rapid economic growth in Batam and Pekanbaru has increased the demand for transportation, particularly the air transportation. The route is expected to accommodate the high volume of traffic from the two cities. During this time, the airline Citilink Indonesia already operates routes from Batam to Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Padang and Palembang.

Batam-Pekanbaru flights will be served each day, ie at 13.40 and 15:20 pm local time. Ticket prices for flight once for the new route has established starting from Rp 329,500. Arif said that Citilink will continue to increase the frequency and new routes to accommodate the high demand. "As the nearby town of Singapore, Batam could be the destination beginning alternative for tourists and the foreign businessmen that will be visiting other areas in Indonesia," said Arif.

With the opening of Batam-Pekanbaru routes, Citilink has been serving 23 domestic routes with a frequency of 114 flights connecting 15 cities in Indonesia on every day.

Silk Air will increase the frequency of flights from Palembang to Singapore

Indonesia Aviation. Silk Air Airlines is planning to increase the frequency of flights on route from Palembang to Singapore. Increasing the number of scheduled flights on route from Palembang to Singapore will begin by Silk Air in September 2013. For now, the route is served three times a week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Meanwhile, plans to increase flight schedule on route from Palembang to Singapore was on Monday. So to come, the entire flight schedule on this route became four times a week.

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Silk Air

Silk Air airline had planned to add another one scheduled flight on route from Palembang to Singapore in September 2013, to meet customer demand and increase the choice of flights. "For now, the flight route from Palembang to Singapore serviced three times a week from the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport, Palembang, to Changi International Airport, Singapore, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday," said the Chief Representative of Silk Air in South Sumatra, Feriyanto, in Palembang, South Sumatra, Sunday, March 10, 2013.

One additional flight on route from Palembang to Singapore scheduled for every Monday, so that service users are regular flights over the weekend to take advantage of holiday abroad can stay on the move or at work. According to him, Silk Air flight on route from Palembang to Singapore pretty much in demand by the passengers. Each flight, the average load factor of more than 60 percent. Flights on the route uses an Airbus 320 which has a seating capacity of 12 business class and 138 economy class.

Feriyanto said that Silk Air strives to constantly improve the services to the people of South Sumatra commonly used flight services to Singapore and several other countries. Especially for Silk Air flight service users who transit in Singapore, or will resume flights to other countries, Silk Air still provides a free shopping voucher valued at U.S. $ 40 until June 2013.

Flights from Lampung to Batam serviced by Sky Aviation airline

Indonesia Aviation. Flight route from Lampung to Batam serviced Sky Aviation airline had its maiden flight on the route on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Previously, the route of flight from Lampung to Batam have been served by Batavia Air, before the airline declared bankruptcy some time ago. Sky Aviation operates routes from Lampung to Batam three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Radin Inten II Airport, Branti, Lampung. AeroTourismZone | Flights from Lampung to Batam serviced by Sky Aviation airline.

Radin Inten II Airport, Branti, Lampung

Lampung Governor, Sjachroedin ZP, hopes that the flight route from Lampung to Batam will be able to boost the economy of Lampung in the sectors of tourism and trade. Sjachroedin judge that with the new route will open up opportunities on business, particularly marketing products typical of Lampung to Singapore and Malaysia through Batam. "The route is expected to contribute to the economy of Lampung," said Sjachroedin, the implementation of the first flight of Sky Aviation, Radin Inten II Airport, South Lampung.

Sjachroedin said the construction of transportation facilities is critical to support the business activities in Lampung. Moreover, Lampung has a strategic position as a gateway to Sumatra. "We asked Sky Aviation to provide timely service," said Sjachroedin.

Flight route from Lampung to Batam and vice versa once served Batavia Air, before it was stopped because the airline declared bankruptcy. Responsible for Sky Aviation in Lampung, Rizal Hariyanto, said that the flight route from Lampung to Batam that selected by his airline has nothing to do with Batavia Air. According to him, long before Batavia Air is declared bankrupt, Sky Aviation had an interest in this route to expand its destinations. "We open a new route, not to fill the route of Batavia Air. Previously, we already have plans to open this route because the load factor is pretty good."

Rizal target that in every flight, the load factor can reach 80%. Sky Aviation serves flights from Lampung to Batam three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Director Sky Aviation, Alamsyah Sidulingga, said that Sky Aviation plans to add a fleet of 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. The planes will be brought in gradually until 2015. In addition to the Governor of Lampung, maiden flight on the new route also witnessed Colonel Czi. Amalsyah Tarmizi, and Head of the Transportation Department of the Riau Islands.

Indonesia and the Boeing Company increase cooperation in the field of civil aviation in Indonesia

Indonesia Aviation. Aircraft maker companies from the U.S., Boeing, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transportation and Airlines of the United States to further improve the training of human resources in the field of civil aviation in Indonesia. The training involves the entire flight school in Indonesia. Furthermore, Indonesia and Boeing have collaborated to hold a workshop in the standard manual for flight school, system of screening and selection of aircraft pilots, educational curricula, and training.

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Boeing Manufacturing Plant

The Ministry of Transportation and Boeing Company, have formed a partnership to improve the training of human resources in the field of civil aviation in Indonesia. Center for Public Communication the Ministry of Transportation, in a statement in Jakarta, Saturday, March 9, 2013, the collaboration will involve the whole school aviator, training instructor, syllabus, or curriculum. Through training or workshops are expected to advance the human resource in the field of civil aviation, air navigation and airworthiness.

A number of steps have been made by Indonesia and the Boeing Company, in implementing cooperation is a workshop that discusses the standard manual for the flight schools, the system of screening and selection of aircraft pilots, educational curricula, and training. In addition, the agreement also covers the route development plans in Papua and Maluku for short and routes throughout Indonesia for the long term.

Previously, the Republic of Indonesia and Australia signed the Air Services Agreement which regulates in detail the rights of transport capacity, frequency and aircraft type airline of each country. "There have been many developments in the field of air transport between Indonesia and Australia, the number of passengers continues to increase. Therefore Air Service Agreement greatly needs to be revised by the two countries," said Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia, EE Mangindaan.

Mangindaan expressed hope that the national airline of Indonesia capitalize on the growth of air transport between Indonesia and Australia as well as possible, because there are many requests from several cities in Australia.

Citilink Indonesia and University of Multimedia Nusantara agree on joint development of aviation education

Indonesia Aviation. Citilink Indonesia airline and University of Multimedia Nusantara has signed an agreement on cooperation in the development of aviation education. Agreement of aviation education development is contained in the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed on the campus of the University of Multimedia Nusantara, Serpong, on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Forms of such cooperation is expected to further develop the aviation industry in Indonesia.

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Citilink Indonesia

University of Multimedia Nusantara and Citilink Indonesia has cooperated in the development of aviation education and student creativity. Braided cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the campus of the University of Multimedia Nusantara, Serpong, Thursday, March 7, 2013, by the Rector of the University of Multimedia Nusantara, Ninok Leksono, and Chief Executive Officer of Citilink Indonesia, Arif Wibowo. In the event, Ninok said that education and aviation has been related matters. Due to the geography of Indonesia consists of many islands, the airline became the main way to connect between regions. "Education and the flight has been my main interest. Aviation field is always present in my imagination. Indonesia was lively from the flight, the flight was made in such a way as to be affordable," said Ninok.

With airlines increasingly easy to do, a lot more people who like to travel. According Ninok, it can add an introduction to the country. "For the purposes of business or tourism, the introduction of the country's needs. So that more Indonesia people are increasingly loves his homeland," said Ninok.

Cooperation between the University of Multimedia Nusantara and Citilink Indonesia involves giving appreciation to outstanding students, internship opportunities, recruitment, and implementation of seminars and discussions. "We provide internship opportunities for students to know the reality of the world of work, particularly competition in the airline industry," said Arif.

University of Multimedia Nusantara selected by Citilink Indonesia as a partner because of this low-cost airline to see that the University of Multimedia Nusantara has produced many creative seeds, especially in the media business. "We considered that the University of Multimedia Nusantara as a creative school. Cooperation that we build includes cooperation in education and services." Arif said.

Citilink Indonesia will operates 31 flight routes in 2013

Indonesia Aviation. Citilink Indonesia airline in 2013 will operate 31 domestic routes. In 2012, Citilink only serve 15 routes. Means, in 2013, the low-cost airline will have 16 new routes.

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Citilink Indonesia

In 2013, Citilink Indonesia will bring passengers to fly to many destinations by adding a number of routes to various cities in Indonesia. "There are two things, what's new city or a new route. By 2013 there will be 31 routes, compared to the year 2012 which is only 15 routes," said Chief Executive Officer Citilink, Arif Wibowo, at a news conference on the campus of the University of Multimedia Nusantara, Serpong, Thursday, March 7, 2013.

Arif said the new routes to be opened by Citilink Indonesia, covering up to several cities in eastern Indonesia. "There also are to Ambon and Sorong. From Sorong be getting close to Raja Ampat. We're flying to Borneo, which is to Balikpapan and Banjarmasin. For flights of Sulawesi, there will be a flight from Makassar to Ambon. The city of Kupang also will be a destination our flight route ," said Arif.

In addition to the eastern region, the addition of route also includes flights to Java and Sumatra, namely to Pekanbaru, Yogyakarta, Semarang, Tanjung Pinang, and Tanjung Pandan. "We will go to Pekanbaru," said Arif.

Some target the opening of new routes by Citilink is a route that once served by Batavia Air.

Mandala Airlines and Lion Air to compete with foreign airlines to serve the aviation market in Thailand

Indonesia Aviation. Mandala Airlines and Lion Air competing with 22 carriers from other countries to serve the airlines in the country of Thailand. The rapid development in the tourism sector and a strategic geographical position led to the aviation market in Thailand targeted by many airlines from other countries, including Indonesia, represented by Mandala Airlines and Lion Air.

Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok, Thailand. AeroTourismZone | Mandala Airlines and Lion Air to compete with foreign airlines to serve the aviation market in Thailand.

Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok, Thailand

Two low-cost airlines from Indonesia, Mandala Airlines and Lion Air, competing with 22 low-cost airlines from other countries in Southeast Asia in targeting aviation market in Thailand. Competition for aviation market share in the white elephant country is open after two years of implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). This was revealed by a report in The Nation online edition on Monday, March 4, 2013.

Several airlines from other countries who become rivals for Lion Air and Mandala Airlines such as Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Orient Thai, Solar Air, Tiger Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, South East Asian Airlines (SEAir), and Cebu Pacific Air. "When the AEC implemented, not just low-cost airlines that fly to Thailand but also to medium-cost airlines and full-cost airlines," says Udom Tantiprasongchai, chairman of Advisory Board of Orient Thai.

Because of the strategic geographical position, Thailand became the center of the aviation business in Southeast Asia. Flights to and from Thailand to be coveted by many airlines from other countries. This causes the domestic airline of Thailand has to face tough competition with foreign airlines. "The aviation market in Thailand from now "will be more dynamic" and the operator will be increasingly difficult to survive in this aviation business, especially those who do not have sufficient funds and strategic thinking in order to offset the rapidly changing business environment," said Udom.

The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is an important part of the decision of ASEAN leaders on October 7, 2003 with the birth of the Bali Concord II. The documents underlying collective commitment to build the ASEAN community based on three pillars of cooperation, namely the political and security, economic and socio-cultural. ASEAN groups Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.

Garuda Indonesia: Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen has a high level of passenger yield

Indonesia Aviation. Garuda Indonesia said that the seat load factor Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft an average of 70 percent since Garuda Indonesia to operate in October 2012 ago. Passenger and luggage capacity is less when compared with aircraft made Airbus and Boeing. But Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen has a high level of passenger yield in addition to the operational and maintenance costs are lower. For the foreseeable future, Garuda Indonesia will bring another 18 Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft.

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Garuda Indonesia, Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen

PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk will still exercise the option to purchase 18 Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft will be brought in gradually until 2015. Finance Director of Garuda Indonesia, Handrito Hardjono, said that the performance level of the seat load factor CRJ1000 NextGen Bombardier aircraft grown progressively since 5 aircraft fleet strengthen Garuda Indonesia since October 2012. Until now, it was noted that the seat load factor CRJ1000 aircraft an average of 70%. That is, although likely low density, the aircraft produced by Bombardier Inc. was classified as having a high level of passenger yield. "It was considered a good result because it is relatively new aircraft operated by Garuda Indonesia. Could be, forward seat load factor is higher," said Handrito, Sunday, March 3, 2013.

Handrito denied that Garuda Indonesia will be subject to penalty for violation of the commitment agreement with Bombardier Inc.. Some rumors also brushed, including the negative contribution CRJ1000 aircraft to performance Garuda Indonesia. Maintenance costs and parts of CRJ1000 aircraft relatively low, so it is not so pressing operating expenses. Because, Garuda Indonesia has brought engineers from Bombardier Inc. as part of the post-sale service. "It's actually cheaper, because the technician was brought in after sales service," he said.

Garuda Indonesia even plans to add 18 units of Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft to strengthen its flight services on some short routes in eastern Indonesia. Garuda Indonesia has won credit financing facility with a total ceiling of U.S. $ 75 million of Indonesia Eximbak. Half of the loan will be used for ordering Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft which has obtained commitments through sale and lease back agreement.

According Handrito, Garuda Indonesia chose Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen because calculation cost of cheap business including low fuel consumption. During this time, the fuel consumption is operating expense of the most dominant for airline industry. In agreement with Bombardier Inc., this year Garuda Indonesia received another 7 units CRJ1000 NextGen Bombardier aircraft for the flights in the western and eastern Indonesia through the connecting airport in Makassar and Medan. Meanwhile, six other 1000 CRJ aircraft will follow gradually within the next 2 years.

The CRJ 1000 aircraft is the latest aircraft generation that manufactured by Bombardier, Canada. The aircraft is designed to be more streamlined to short-haul flights, a maximum of 3 hours once flew. The plane has a capacity of 96 seats. Cabin and cargo space is charged is lower than aircraft made Boeing and Airbus. "Indeed, CRJ 1000 has low density, but high yield," said Handrito.

Add 10 aircraft A320, Indonesia AirAsia maintain dominance international flights

Indonesia Aviation. Over the past three years, 42 percent of the routes to and from overseas (international) controlled by Indonesia AirAsia airlines. To maintain the dominance of international flights, Indonesia AirAsia adds flights with a fleet strength of 10 Airbus A320 aircraft again. 10 A320 aircraft are deployed on six connection flight Indonesia AirAsia over Indonesia.

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Indonesia AirAsia

PT Indonesia AirAsia, AirAsia airline operator, over the past three years are still ahead of other airlines for international routes, with a market share reached 42%. This is why Indonesia AirAsia chose to focus on international routes in 2013. However, Indonesia AirAsia will also increase the volume of flights on domestic routes. "In the past year, the ratio of international and domestic flights is 70:30. We hope this year will be more of a domestic flight, around 55:45," said President Director of PT Indonesia AirAsia, Darmadi, Friday, March 1, 2013.

Darmadi said that efforts to retain control of flying international routes, among others by adding 10 units of Airbus A320 aircraft. The addition of the number of aircraft deployed in 6 connecting flight, namely Jakarta, Bandung, Bali, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar.

Darmadi admit, offers flights to domestic routes destinations owned by Indonesia AirAsia has not been too much. To that end, it plans to increase the frequency of domestic flights to increase market share gains. "We've flown in 14 cities. Indeed there are many airports that we have not visited. But in the future with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, we will fix this in advance so that the connecting airport connectivity to thrive," said Darmadi.

For information, Indonesia AirAsia are studying the development of aviation in Bandung. As a result, the inbond visit of Bandung increase compared to last year, amounting to 43.58%. Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Ukus Kuswara, said that the increase in tourism traffic is supported by a partnership between the government, airlines, and travel agents. "Tourist arrivals increased due to an easier visa, entry facilities, airport comfort, good connectivity. So while in the connecting airport, travelers do not become confused. Clearly, security and safety is a major factor," said Ukus.

Wings Air service flights at the Kalimarau Airport, Berau, East Kalimantan

Indonesia Aviation. Wings Air began serving flights from and to the Kalimarau Airport, Berau, East Kalimantan, since Saturday, March 2, 2013, at 19:00 pm. Wings Air operation in aviation services at the airport Kalimarau is to replace Batavia Air has stop operations because of bankruptcy since some time ago. Wings Air operates aircraft types ATS 72-500 to serve aviation at Kalimarau Airport located in Berau, East Kalimantan province.

Wings Air, ATR 72-500. AeroTourismZone | Wings Air service flights at the Kalimarau Airport, Berau, East Kalimantan.

Wings Air, ATR 72-500

Once operational Batavia Air terminated, the Berau be pretty difficult to get flight services for airlines serving the routes from and to the Kalimarau Airport be reduced. From 4 carriers, and only three airlines that serve the Berau, the Sriwijaya Air, Trigana Air, and Kalstar Aviations. But since Saturday, March 2, 2013, the airline opened a route to Berau back to four airlines. That along with the operation of Wings Air airline, a subsidiary of Lion Air.

Wings Air which uses ATR 72-500 aircraft has landed at the Kalimarau Airport on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at 19:00 local time. Regularly, the airline will serve the Berau leading to several regions in Indonesia. Capt Isana driven aircraft was carrying 72 passengers. That is, in the first flight, the airline known for its low ticket prices are already full seat. In addition to carrying public passengers, Wings Air which landed prime on Bumi Batiwakkal also bring Operations Director of Wings Air, Capt. Reddy Irawan, and Service General Manager of Lion Air, Ari Azhari.

The landing prime was witnessed by Berau Regent, Makmur, along with a number of officials in the Berau district government. He also welcomed the pilot and leadership of Lion Air when dropped from aircraft. Reception is performed with Berau tradition with fresh flour delivered Berau community leaders. "We congratulate come in Berau and we are grateful to the operation of the airline," said Makmur.

Berau Regent said the increasing number of airlines serving flights in Berau make it even easier for people Berau utilize air transport. He also thanked to management of Lion Air realize the flight route to Bumi Batiwakkal. In addition, the Regents also thank the East Kalimantan Police Chief, Inspector General of Police Anas Yusuf, who also has been very helpful in the realization of operations of the Wings Air to Berau.

Reddy Irawan said that flight service by Wings Air to Berau could happen after it saw the potential for a promising business aviation in the region. In addition, the Kalimarau Airport is a very nice airport. Wings Air started flying from the airport serving Berau peoples from the Kalimarau Airport in the morning around 07.00 am local time.

Philippine Airlines increase the frequency of direct flights Indonesia-Philippines

Indonesia Aviation. The frequency of direct flights on the route Indonesia-Philippines have increased again by Philippine Airlines. Flight service on route of Jakarta-Manila are now 11 times a week. Flight route of Denpasar-Manila with Philippine Airlines aircraft now operate three times a week. After adding the frequency of flights from Denpasar and Jakarta to Manila, Philippine Airlines to stop service flight route from Jakarta to Singapore.

Philippine Airlines. AeroTourismZone | Philippine Airlines increase the frequency of direct flights Indonesia-Philippines.

Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines increased the number of direct flights from Jakarta to Manila, from seven times weekly to 11 times a week. The Denpasar-Manila's flight was changed from twice a week to three times a week. The number of Philippine Airlines's direct flight from Indonesia to the Philippines capital that had become as much as 14 times a week, which is 11 flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport, and three from Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali.

The addition of flight schedule was announced in conjunction with the issuance of the PAL Summer Schedule takes effect on 1 April 2013. For flight route from Jakarta to Manila, adding the schedule to run on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, with a scheduled departure from Jakarta at 13:35 pm. This new schedule is complete which has been running a regular schedule, ie every day from Jakarta at 00:55 pm and arrive in Manila at 6 am local time. Time in Manila faster 1 hour from Jakarta. For Denpasar-Manila route, Philippine Airlines fly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Departing from Denpasar at 01:10 local time and arrive in Manila at 04:55 local time.

With increased flight schedule, the Philippine Airlines will remove Jakarta-Singapore route. Sales Manager of Philippine Airlines in Jakarta, Isnindiarti, said that in the future Philippine Airlines will focus on long-haul flights, such as to China, America, and Canada. "We will focus on routes such as China, America, and Canada, all routes must first transit in Manila as Philippine Airlines home base. With this new flight schedule, transit time for each destination would be great, so that transit passengers do not need to be too long at Manila's airport," he said.

As for the passengers who deliberately want to enjoy the city of Manila before proceeding to other destinations, many alternative attractions that can be visited. Among the closest to the airport is the Manila Resort World and the Mall of Asia.

Flights from Medan to Bandung Served Indonesia Air

Indonesia Aviation. Indonesian Air airline has officially serving routes Bandung-Medan. Flight services on the route Bandung-Medan has been opened by Indonesia Air since February 22, 2013 last. In-flight route Bandung-Medan, Indonesia Air airline operates wide-body aircraft Airbus A320.

Indonesia Air. AeroTourismZone | Flights from Medan to Bandung Served Indonesia Air.

Indonesia Air

Aviation services in the city of Medan again enlivened by the presence of Indonesia Air Transport airline that provides Bandung-Medan routes. PT Indonesia Air officially operates in the city of Medan since February 22, 2013 last. Party Indonesia Air will see a big opportunity as the migration of Polonia airport in Medan to Kuala Namu International Airport actively planned in March 2013. It had been the purpose of the airlines that has been established since 1968, is to develop the wings to take flight route from Medan.

According to Marketing Coordinator of PT Indonesia Air Transport Tbk, Yayuk Sri Wahyuni, Indonesia Air Transport is an airline based in Indonesia. At first, the airline is still providing air services for the oil and gas companies in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, both offshore and on land. Its main base at Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, Jakarta. "By using ATR aircraft, the airline will serve Pertamina and other oil companies have been partners Pertamina. Airline is also specialized in aero medical evacuation services, cargo, workshops and other third parties in the form of operation and maintenance, geophysical, aerial photography survey, to charter air services to remote areas in Indonesia to develop the tourism industry," he told reporters on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

A-320

Yayuk said, to develop into the world's gait airline commercial flight, Indonesia Air bringing Airbus A-320 to pick routes based in Bandung, including Bandung-Balikpapan, Bandung-Palembang, Bandung-Pekanbaru, and Bandung-Medan.

Indonesia Air using ATR aircraft for the flights on the route of Pontianak-Sintang, Pontianak-Ketapang, Pontianak-Pangkalan Bun, Pangakalan Bun-Solo, and Pontianak-Yogyakarta. "Meanwhile, flights from Medan route only for the purpose of Bandung with the flight schedule every day at 20:40 pm. For the future, there will be one more aircraft to be holding in the city of Medan and is predicted to take the route to other cities, and even planned to abroad," he said.

Preferred route

Yayuk said, choosing the route of flight from Medan to Bandung cause this route a lot of consumer interest. In fact, at Indonesia Air flight from Medan to Bandung to outside of working hours, so it does not interfere with the working hours of the passengers. Meanwhile hour flight from Bandung to Medan at 18:05 pm every day.

Reservation Ticketting of Indonesia Air, Laura Agustina, said that Indonesia Air aircraft capacity to accommodate 170 passengers with 8 seats for premium class. In addition, to pamper passengers, Indonesia Air also provide snacks during the journey and the passengers were also released to carry luggage weighing 20 kilograms. "Currently, we provide promo with ticket price Rp424.000 for flights from Medan to Bandung," he said.

The first Sukhoi Superjet 100's Sky Aviation for the flights in the eastern part of Indonesia

Indonesia Aviation. Passenger aircraft types Sukhoi Superjet 100 owned Sky Aviation airline is planned to serve the flights in eastern Indonesia. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is the first owned by Sky Aviation and scheduled to operate from Thursday, February 28, 2013. The routes will be serviced commercial the aircraft of made in Russia are Makassar-Sorong-Jayapura, Makassar-Luwuk, Makassar-Balikpapan, and Makassar-Bali.

Sukhoi Superjet 100. AeroTourismZone | The first Sukhoi Superjet 100's Sky Aviation for the flights in the eastern part of Indonesia.

Sukhoi Superjet 100

PT Sky Aviation is scheduled to operate its newest aircraft, the Sukhoi Superjet 100, starting Thursday, February 28, 2013. The aircraft in flight serving eastern Indonesia. General Manager of Marketing PT Sky Aviation, Sutito Zainuddin, ensuring the Russian-made aircraft arrived in Indonesia on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. The plane will land at Halim Perdanakusumah Airport, Jakarta. "A day later we direct the launching of our new aircraft," said Sutito, Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

But the launch was not accompanied by a joy flight. Sutito said the plane was flown to carry passengers.

He explained that the aircraft would be operating in eastern Indonesia. He said the routes served by the Sukhoi Superjet 100 are Makassar-Sorong-Jayapura, Makassar-Luwuk, Makassar-Balikpapan, and Makassar-Bali. "These routes will we maximize after Sukhoi Superjet 100 others come in the near future," he said.

Sutito continued, this year Sky Aviation projected to bring in five units of Sukhoi Superjet 100. If five planes had arrived in Indonesia, the whole city in Indonesia will be flown. "We also plan to use the Sukhoi Superjet 100 for the flights to Sumatera, Kalimantan and Jawa," he said.