All articles by Aaron Chong – Page 3
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Airline Business
Malindo Air looks to punch above its weight
Just over five years since starting operations, Malindo Air is preparing a growth phase to better compete against its more established and larger competitors in Malaysia.
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AirAsia ups claim against Malaysia Airports by MYR80 million
AirAsia and AirAsia X have increased their claim against Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) by around MYR80 million ($19.5 million), as it presses for mediation with the airport operator.
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IndiGo to open new MRO base at Bengaluru airport
The parent company of Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo will build its second MRO base at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
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SIAEC, Jamco re-jig joint ventures
SIA Engineering Company has concluded transactions in two joint venture units, resulting in the divestment of shares and incorporating another as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
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Pilot under emotional stress before US-Bangla Q400 crash
Investigators have determined that a pilot operating a US-Bangla Bombardier Q400 was under stress, before the aircraft crashed on 12 March last year at Kathmandu Tribhuvan international airport.
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AirAsia retaliates against MAHB lawsuit with MYR400m claim
AirAsia and AirAsia X have filed motions to have a MYR36.4 million ($8.8 million) lawsuit brought against them by Malaysia Airports (MAHB) over unpaid passenger service fees struck out, and made a separate MYR400 million claim against the airport operator.
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IndiGo's PW1100G engines 'well within safety limits': airline
Modifications to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan engines that power IndiGo's Airbus A320neo aircraft are under way, the Indian low-cost carrier has confirmed.
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SriLankan looks to lease-out "unsuitable" A330-200
SriLankan Airlines is exploring options to sub-lease an Airbus A330-200 that has been sitting idle at Colombo's Bandaranaike International airport for over three months.
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India mandates more PW1100G checks
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed new operating restrictions and inspections on Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared tubrofan engines.
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Jet Airways delays delivery of some 737 Max 8s
Embattled Indian carrier Jet Airways appears to have delayed delivery of at least three new Boeing 737 Max 8s.
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Boeing sees cost control as key area for Indian carriers
Boeing has reaffirmed its commitment to help airlines in India cope with rising operating costs by offering more cost effective aircraft that are more fuel efficient and have lower maintenance costs.
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New Delhi looks to private sector to fill Air India management team
The Indian government has revealed that it has begun the search for external candidates for senior management roles at Air India.
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Malaysia Airlines awarded additional Asia traffic rights
Malaysia Airlines was awarded rights by the Malaysia Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) to launch new and additional services in March.
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Indian government draws up new civil aviation roadmap to 2040
India's government has issued a 20-year roadmap for civil aviation growth that projects a sixfold increase in the country's passenger numbers, to 1.1 billion by 2040, and a quadrupling in the commercial airline fleet over the same span, to 2,400 aircraft.
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Etihad to cut 50 pilot positions
Etihad Airways will cut 50 pilot positions by the end of January as it continues its turnaround efforts.
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Sita calls on aviation industry to invest more in cybersecurity
Sita has called on the air transport industry to do more to combat the growing risk of cybersecurity threats.
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New Delhi to steer clear of Jet Airways debt woes
The Indian government will not intervene to assist troubled carrier Jet Airways as it looks to raise more cash.
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SpiceJet 737 Max 8 diverts after engine fault mid-flight
A SpiceJet Boeing 737 Max 8 suffered an engine issue en-route to Delhi on 6 January.
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MRO Japan begins operations at Okinawa Naha airport
MRO Japan started operations at its new base at Okinawa Naha International airport on 7 January.
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Asiana Airlines taps on youth in organisational change
Asiana Airlines has announced several organisational changes with the establishment of new teams and functions as it seeks to be what it describes as a "young, active and fast" company in the year ahead.