All AirAsia X articles – Page 3
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NewsPICTURES: 2018's key airline chief executive appointments
A visual record of some of the most significant leadership appointments across the global airline industry in 2018
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AirAsia X wins new China traffic rights
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X has won the rights awarded by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) to launch three new services to China from its base at Kuala Lumpur in the first quarter of 2019.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How the world's long-haul low-cost airlines are faring
The collapse of Primera Air has once again shone a spotlight on the viability of the long-haul low-cost airline model.
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Medium-haul is best in long-haul, low-cost game: Fernandes
The AirAsia X Group is wary of true long-haul, low-cost services, with a strong preference for focusing on medium-range regional routes.
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AirAsia X evaluating A321neos and LRs
AirAsia X is considering adding Airbus A321neos and A321LRs to its fleet for future route development and frequency increases.
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AirAsia X's Fernandes affirms US west coast plans
AirAsia X co-group chief executive Tony Fernandes has reaffirmed the long-haul low-cost carrier's intention to start flights to the west coast of the United States via Japan after it receives its first Airbus A330neos in late 2019.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Why A330neo is still 'The One' for AirAsia X
After flirting with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787, AirAsia X has circled back to endorse the A330neo (which comes in two versions: the -800 and -900) as the right aircraft to drive its ambitious growth plans.
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AirAsia X eyes major developments after upsizing A330neo order
Fresh from signing an order for 34 additional A330-900s, AirAsia X co-chief executive Tony Fernandes has signalled major growth plans ahead for the Malaysian long-haul, low-cost carrier and its affiliates.
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FARNBOROUGH: AirAsia X seals deal for 34 additional A330neos
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X has ordered an additional 34 Airbus A330neos at the Farnborough air show today.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Just two women among the chiefs of top 100 airlines
Weeks after Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker stoked controversy with his "joke" at the IATA AGM that his airline had to be led by a man, FlightGlobal's latest survey of gender diversity in the industry shows that the number of female chief executives among the top 100 carriers ...
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AirAsia's Fernandes hints at possible additional Airbus orders
AirAsia Group chief Tony Fernandes has hinted at possible additional Airbus orders ahead of discussions at the airframer's Toulouse headquarters.
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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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R-R reviewing Trent 700 design after A330 birdstrike
Rolls-Royce is reviewing the design of some components of the Trent 700 engine following the investigation of a bridstrike an engine failure involving an AirAsia X A330-300 on 3 July 2017.
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Fernandes calls A350 too expensive for AirAsia X
AirAsia X group co-chief executive Tony Fernandes has thrown the carrier's order for 10 Airbus A350-900s into doubt.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Asian airlines growing, but beware the speed bumps
At the recent Routes Asia event, it appeared that the future growth of Asia’s airline industry is all but assured, but there are concerns that governments and airport authorities may not be investing fast enough to keep up.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Lee Lik Hsin, chief executive, Scoot
Lee Lik Hsin has achieved what few airline bosses have done: turn around a loss-making carrier, merge it with a relatively new player in the market and make the combined unit profitable.
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Trent fan blade failure involved in AirAsia X A330 incident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says a fan blade failure was involved in a 25 June 2017 incident involving an AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Malindo Air plays catch-up in Chinese gamble
In the Malaysian Aviation Commission's (MAVCOM) latest issue of traffic rights, Malindo Air's receipt of rights for 10 new routes was far in excess of rivals.
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Scoot plans Honolulu launch by year end
Low-cost carrier Scoot will soon launch services from its Singapore base to five new destinations: Harbin, Honolulu, Kuantan, Kuching and Palembang.
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AirAsia X A330 diverted after suspected birdstrike
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating an engine malfunction involving AirAsia X Airbus A330-300, near Gold Coast, Queensland on 3 July 2017.
