Alfred Chua
Alfred Chua reports from FlightGlobal’s Asia office, where he primarily covers aerospace and air transport topics in the region. He joined FlightGlobal in 2019, and was a news reporter for a local news agency before that. Apart from aviation, Alfred enjoys good coffee, living on social media, and (occasionally) talking about himself in third person.
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NewsSkyports partners Jurong Port in ship-to-shore drone operations trial
Skyports has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore port operator Jurong Port to explore infrastructure for ship-to-shore drone delivery operations.
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India’s airline sector undergoes big leadership changes
The Indian airline sector has witnessed a series of leadership changes, which sees veterans moving to helm several carriers.
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Thai AirAsia X latest Thai carrier to file for business rehabilitation
Bangkok-based long-haul, low-cost carrier Thai AirAsia X has filed for business rehabilitation, though it stresses its daily operations will not be affected by the process.
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South Korean low-cost carriers prolong loss-making streak
Three South Korean low-cost carriers remained in the red for for the first quarter of the year amid slower recovery, though a revenue uptick helped narrow their losses.
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Philippine Airlines parent swings to Q1 profit as post-restructuring recovery gathers pace
Philippine Airlines parent company PAL Holdings rebounded to profitability in the three months to 31 March, on the back of a dramatic rise in revenues following easing of travel restrictions in key markets around the world.
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SIA Group cuts full-year loss as border re-opening proves ‘game-changer’
Singapore Airlines Group significantly narrowed its full-year losses, as revenues double on the back of borders reopening.
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Singapore’s Changi Airport eyes surpassing recovery targets in coming months
Singapore’s Changi Airport could see passenger traffic surpass 50% of pre-pandemic levels in the next few months, as travel demand continues to pick up.
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China says no official information about China Eastern crash released
China claims that no official information about the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 crash had been released to media, though it stopped short of denying claims that the crash was intentional.
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China Southern latest Chinese carrier to cut 737 Max from fleet outlook
China Southern Airlines has excluded the Boeing 737 Max aircraft from its near-term fleet forecasts, the latest in a string of Chinese carriers to do so, amid uncertainty over the type’s return to service in one of Boeing’s key markets.
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Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways beef up partnership with codeshare expansion
Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways have expanded their codesharing agreement, as the two carriers deepen their long-term partnership.
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Japan takes cautious first step to reopen borders with ‘test tourism’ pilot
Japan is to allow foreign travellers from four countries this month, as part of a “test tourism” pilot ahead of plans for a broader reopening.
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Full border reopening dramatically lifts SIA Group’s April traffic
Singapore Airlines and its low-cost unit Scoot have seen a significant uptick in passenger numbers in April, on the back of a complete easing of travel curbs in Singapore and several parts of the world.
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Industry leaders call for unified efforts to sustain Asian aviation recovery
Panellists at an aviation roundtable have called for unified efforts to speed up – and sustain – recovery in the sector which has been battered by two years of the coronavirus pandemic.
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‘Grim’ April plunges Chinese ‘Big Three’ domestic traffic to record low
China’s ongoing battle with a resurgent wave of coronavirus infections has sent domestic traffic into free fall, with the country’s three largest carriers reporting a second consecutive month of traffic decline in April.
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Singapore to resume Changi airport Terminal 5 project
Singapore is to restart work on the mega Terminal 5 project - with construction expected to commence within the next three years - amid optimism over projected air traffic recovery.
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China’s shut borders ‘clearly disappointing’, but not challenge to recovery: Walsh
While it is ‘clearly disappointing’ that China continues to pursue a zero-infection strategy, IATA director general Willie Walsh has downplayed any notions that the country’s continued closure will pose a key challenge in the region’s recovery.
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Omicron ‘headwinds’ leaves Cebu Pacific loss-making in Q1
Cebu Pacific remained in the red for the first quarter of 2022 amid a surge in coronavirus infections in the Philippines, though the low-cost carrier trimmed its losses from a year ago.
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Scoot chief to take the helm of Air India
Scoot chief executive Campbell Wilson is to step down from the SIA Group low-cost unit in mid-June to head newly-privatised Air India.
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Tibet Airlines A319 suffered massive damage in runway excursion
Further details, including eyewitness accounts and images showing aircraft damage, have emerged following the Tibet Airlines Airbus A319 runway excursion at China’s Chongqing Jiangbei International airport.
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China Eastern to raise CNY15 billion to fund delivery of 38 new jets
China Eastern Airlines intends to raise up to CNY15 billion ($2.2 billion), with the bulk of funds going towards the delivery of 38 new aircraft.
