All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 2
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NewsSingapore to impose SAF levy from April 2026, with charges lower than forecast
Singapore has revealed the details of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy on all flights departing the city, with fees set to be significantly lower than initially forecast.
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NewsQantas sees demand hold steady, but flags fuel price ‘volatility’
Australia’s Qantas Group has largely kept its capacity guidance for the second-half of its 2026 fiscal year, with passenger demand continuing to hold up.
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NewsCanberra extends financial assistance to newly-acquired Rex
The Australian government has provided an additional A$60 million ($39.1 million) in commercial loans to Regional Express (Rex).
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Airline BusinessIndiGo keeps focus on international push after steeper losses
IndiGo will double down on its “growth efforts” in the second half of its fiscal year – with a “disproportionate” focus on international expansion – after it widened its losses on the back of a sharp increase in foreign exchange costs.
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In depthAfter FAA certification, Philippines’ Dornier Technology eyes expanded MRO capabilities
Philippines MRO company Dornier Technology is looking at growth opportunities in areas like end-of-lease checks, after clinching FAA certification.
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NewsUPS MD-11F crashes after taking off from Louisville
A Boeing MD-11 freighter operated by logistics giant UPS has crashed after taking off from Louisville.
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NewsAirbus delivers China’s first A330neo to Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, its first new widebody aircraft since completing its restructuring.
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Airline BusinessANA Holdings’ new mid-term strategy takes shape
ANA Holdings has provided some hints at how its upcoming medium-term corporate strategy will look like, as it tackles challenges like aircraft shortages and “intensifying” competition.
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NewsCebu Pacific taps Bulgaria Air for A320 damp lease
Cebu Pacific will damp lease a pair of Airbus A320s from Bulgaria Air, as part of plans to shore up capacity for the year-end peak period.
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NewsAirAsia confirms A330 exit in ‘5 or 6 years’ as airline sale nears completion
AirAsia has reiterated its aim of being an all-narrowbody operator, confirming that its existing fleet of Airbus A330s will be retired in the next five years or so.
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NewsANA to shutter medium-haul, low-cost AirJapan brand
Japan’s ANA Holdings will shutter its medium-haul low-cost brand AirJapan from end-March 2026, barely two years after it began operations.
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NewsSingapore forms company to purchase SAF ahead of levy in 2026
Singapore expects to centrally procure its first batch of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in 2026, as part of its uplift target of 1% SAF within the same year.
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Airline BusinessAmid warnings of US ‘uncertainty’, Korean Air doubles down on profitability focus
Korean Air is looking to tap “high-profit” opportunities in its network - including in its charter operations - as part of efforts to boost its revenues against shrinking passenger yields.
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NewsFiji Airways picks ex-Virgin Australia chief as new CEO
Fiji Airways has appointed ex-Virgin Australia chief Paul Scurrah as its incoming CEO and managing director.
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NewsAirbus opens second A320-family assembly line in Tianjin
Airbus has officially opened a second final assembly line in Tianjin for A320-family jets.
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NewsATC delays, coordination ‘failure’ among factors behind Air Arabia A320, AeroLogic 777F airprox
Indian investigators have identified coordination “failure” and delays in air traffic control responsiveness as key factors leading to a loss of separation between two Mumbai-bound aircraft.
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Airline BusinessWeek 44 2025: Airlines hope for more treat than trick as Europe, Asia-Pacific earnings come in focus
The coming week will see more airline earnings, with the focus shifting from North American carriers to those in the Asia-Pacific and Europe.
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NewsAir New Zealand expects first loss in four years
Air New Zealand expects to report a pre-tax loss in the six months ending 31 December, amid “ongoing softness” in travel demand and other challenges.
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NewsAlaska grounds all flights following IT outage
Alaska Airlines and its regional unit Horizon Air have grounded all flights system-wide following an IT outage, the second such incident in less than six months.
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NewsSkyTeam partners complete WestJet stake acquisition
SkyTeam members Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Korean Air have completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in Canadian operator WestJet.