All articles by Aaron Chong – Page 10
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Air India sale bid closes with no takers
New Delhi has announced that it did not receive a single response for the Expression of Interest for the privatisation of Air India.
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MAVCOM optimistic on growth for Malaysian aviation sector
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) forecasts that passenger traffic will surpass the 100 million mark for the first time in 2018, representing a 6.5 to 7% growth from the year before.
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AirAsia India refutes claims of legal violations
AirAsia India has refuted allegations of wrong-doing, following the launch of investigations by India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in relation to accusations of bribery and violation of the country's aviation laws.
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Indian police raid AirAsia India offices
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has raided five offices of AirAsia India across the country and opened an investigation into AirAsia Group chief executive Tony Fernandes, accusing him and his company of bribery and violating regulations to ease the airline's operations.
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Air Astana A320 veers off runway while landing at Astana
An Air Astana-operated Airbus A320 was involved in a runway excursion on 22 May at 13:22 local time at Astana Nazarbayev International airport.
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Air Astana establishes new MRO centre at Astana airport
Air Astana has established a new heavy maintenance centre at the Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev airport.
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Lufthansa Technik subcontracts A380 MRO work to GAMECO
Lufthansa Technik has entered a long-term agreement with Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (GAMECO) to subcontract the MRO work and painting on four Lufthansa Airbus A380s.
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AirAsia to invest up to $150m in proposed MRO centre at U-Tapao
AirAsia is expected to invest up to $150 million into its proposed maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at the U-Tapao airport in Thailand.
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Jet Airways considers removal of 777-300ER first class cabin
Jet Airways could remove the first class cabin on its 10 Boeing 777-300ERs in favour of more business and economy seats.
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SIA to leverage Vistara's international growth
Singapore Airlines says that Vistara's pending addition of international routes will fit well in the group's route portfolio.
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India to build second airport in Pune
The Indian government has given clearance for the construction of a new international airport in Pune.
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New TAAG feeder unit orders six Q400s
An Angola consortium led by TAAG Angola Airlines has signed a firm purchase agreement for six Bombardier Q400 turboprops.
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AirAsia X contracts Safran for landing gear MRO
AirAsia X has signed a seven-year contract with Safran Landing Systems Singapore to overhaul and repair 24 sets of Airbus A330 landing gear.
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Management autonomy promised to prospective Air India buyers
The Indian government has stated that the winning bidder for Air India will receive complete freedom in managing the carrier.
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SIAEC, Cebu Pacific eye more investment in Philippines JVs
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Cebu Pacific Air have signed a letter of intent to explore options to expand their joint venture maintenance businesses.
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Australian airports revenues climb despite mixed service levels
Australia's four largest airports saw rising revenues and greater profits in the last financial year, despite recording mixed service quality.
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HAECO Americas inaugurates fifth hangar
HAECO Americas unit has opened its fifth hangar at Piedmont Triad International airport in North Carolina.
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India targets second Delhi airport by 2023
Plans for the development of a second international airport at India's capital region appear to be making headway after the government has approved a feasibility study, with operations expected to commence by April 2023.
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ATC oversights led to Scoot 787, Emirates A380 prang
Improper instructions from air traffic control personnel at Singapore's Changi Airport led to the wing-to-wing collision between a Scoot Boeing 787 and an Emirates Airbus A380 on 30 March 2017.
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New Islamabad International airport to begin operations on 3 May
Pakistan's New Islamabad International airport (NIAA) is set to begin operations on 3 May.