http://www.flightglobal.comen-gbFri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:11 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/20/335255/airasia-exploring-listings-in-thailand-indonesia.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/20/335255/airasia-exploring-listings-in-thailand-indonesia.html The AirAsia group is looking at the possibility of stock market listings in Thailand and Indonesia, though plans are only at an exploratory stage. A...Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:11 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/20/335253/aapa-09-tiger-airways-chief-says-low-cost-model-vindicated.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/20/335253/aapa-09-tiger-airways-chief-says-low-cost-model-vindicated.html Low cost carriers are an inevitable part of the airline industry that needs to be taken seriously by the full service carriers, says Tiger Group CEO Tony...Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:53:43 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/20/335254/aapa09-aapa-chief-says-governments-will-hinder-airline-recovery.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/20/335254/aapa09-aapa-chief-says-governments-will-hinder-airline-recovery.html Restrictive government policies will impede recovery in the airline industry, says Association of Asia Pacific Airlines director general Andrew Herdman. "In...Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:57:26 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/19/335203/japans-tokyu-group-reportedly-keen-to-limit-jal-exposure.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/19/335203/japans-tokyu-group-reportedly-keen-to-limit-jal-exposure.html Japanese railroad and real estate conglomerate Tokyu Group is reportedly looking to sell at least some of its shares in troubled Japan Airlines (JAL). Tokyu...Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:19:19 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/335144/australias-skywest-hopes-to-list-on-asx-in-december.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/335144/australias-skywest-hopes-to-list-on-asx-in-december.html Western Australian carrier Skywest Airlines is hoping it can list on the Australian stock exchange (ASX) early next month. Skywest is already listed...Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:56 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/13/334791/jal-turns-to-mediator-to-try-and-reach-deal-with-creditors.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/13/334791/jal-turns-to-mediator-to-try-and-reach-deal-with-creditors.html Financially troubled flag carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to have formal mediation with its banks in an effort to reach an agreement on payment...Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:03:49 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/13/334788/govt-calls-on-air-india-to-slash-costs.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/13/334788/govt-calls-on-air-india-to-slash-costs.html The Indian Government is considering an infusion of equity into Air India, but only if the loss-making carrier saves 20 billion rupees ($430 million) this...Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:47:53 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/13/334787/vietnam-airlines-aims-to-purchase-four-airbus-a380s.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/13/334787/vietnam-airlines-aims-to-purchase-four-airbus-a380s.html Vietnam Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase four Airbus A380s, and plans to fly the double-deck jets on new services to the USA. The...Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:35:59 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/13/334786/garuda-looks-to-buy-back-two-tranches-of-debt.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/13/334786/garuda-looks-to-buy-back-two-tranches-of-debt.html Garuda Indonesia, in an effort to restructure its debt, is offering to buy out holders of two tranches of floating rate notes at a discount. Garuda...Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:26:01 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/12/334720/air-india-reports-annual-net-loss-of-1.2-billion.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/12/334720/air-india-reports-annual-net-loss-of-1.2-billion.htmlAir India has posted a net loss of 56 billion rupees ($1.2 billion) for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2009 after it was hit by the economic downturn and...Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:42:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/12/334726/thais-new-president-unveils-four-year-turnaround-plan.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/12/334726/thais-new-president-unveils-four-year-turnaround-plan.html Thai Airways International's newly appointed president has outlined details about the carrier's financial turnaround effort that includes a new fleet plan...Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:56 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/12/334725/vietnamese-regulators-take-issue-with-jetstar-pacifics-branding.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/12/334725/vietnamese-regulators-take-issue-with-jetstar-pacifics-branding.html The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) and Vietnam's Ministry of Transport has told Jetstar Pacific that its use of the Jetstar brand is contrary...Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:15:59 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/12/334721/vietnams-jetstar-pacific-gets-new-ceo.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/12/334721/vietnams-jetstar-pacific-gets-new-ceo.html Vietnamese carrier Jetstar Pacific has undergone a management change. Jetstar Pacific's CEO Luong Hoai Nam has resigned and left the carrier, says...Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:25:52 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/12/334717/australias-tiger-launching-service-to-rockhampton.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/12/334717/australias-tiger-launching-service-to-rockhampton.html Tiger Airways' Australian outfit is launching a service on the Brisbane-Rockhampton route. The daily service starts on 28 March, says the airline,...Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:35:28 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/11/334666/kingfisher-seeking-400-million-private-equity-infusion.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/11/334666/kingfisher-seeking-400-million-private-equity-infusion.html India's Kingfisher Airlines is looking to raise £400 million ($670 million) from private equity investors, as it struggles with fuel bills and India's competitive...Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:49:16 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/11/334665/jetstar-asia-applies-for-singapore-tokyo-haneda-rights.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/11/334665/jetstar-asia-applies-for-singapore-tokyo-haneda-rights.html Jetstar Asia has applied for rights to fly between Singapore and Tokyo's Haneda Airport, which will handle international flights in October 2010. The...Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:45:46 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/11/334663/jal-may-receive-bridge-loan-from-government-bank.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/11/334663/jal-may-receive-bridge-loan-from-government-bank.html Japan Airlines (JAL) could receive a bridge loan from the Development Bank of Japan as it awaits a government restructuring plan. Japan transport minister...Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:55:46 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/11/334615/sia-remains-in-red-with-q2-loss-of-s159-million.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/11/334615/sia-remains-in-red-with-q2-loss-of-s159-million.html Singapore Airlines (SIA) has posted a net loss of S$159 million ($114.5 million) during its fiscal second quarter mainly due to higher fuel prices. This...Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:07:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/10/334605/jal-bail-out-could-be-delayed-to-2010.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/10/334605/jal-bail-out-could-be-delayed-to-2010.html Japan Airlines' (JAL) future is likely to remain uncertain for several more months while the Japanese Government's Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation...Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:54:16 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/09/334557/tiger-airways-plans-adelaide-brisbane-service.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2009/11/09/334557/tiger-airways-plans-adelaide-brisbane-service.html Low-cost carrier Tiger Airways' Australian subsidiary plans to start a daily Adelaide-Brisbane service from 28 March 2010. It will also double its...Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:58:37 GMT