All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 55
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News‘A real pity we can’t do more’: Emirates’ Clark laments ‘vexing’ India-Dubai seat caps
Emirates president Tim Clark has again urged Indian authorities to lift a cap on seat numbers for flights to and from Dubai, amid growing travel demand and increasing competition from Indian operators.
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NewsState-owned Air India Engineering to be privatised ‘very soon’: official
The Indian government is “in the process” of divesting Air India Engineering Services (AIESL), the former MRO unit of now-privatised Air India, and is preparing to invite expressions of interest “very soon”.
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News‘We just refuse to die’: SpiceJet chief talks restructuring, fleet growth
India’s SpiceJet is to “significantly” restructure its balance sheet in the coming months, raise fresh equity, and embark on an “aggressive push” to grow its fleet.
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News‘Jet Airways 2.0’ to have new business model, ‘not a copy-paste’: CEO
The relaunch of India’s Jet Airways, which has faced legal hurdles in recent months, is still in progress, and will see the airline take a “new approach” to its business model.
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NewsAkasa Air confirms international foray, ‘much larger’ aircraft order by year-end
Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air plans to launch international flights by the end of the year, around 18 months after it started operations in 2022.
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NewsStrong China demand lifts Cathay, SIA February traffic
Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines Group reported strong travel demand on their Mainland China network in February, amid a ramp-up in flights after Beijing eased most of its ‘zero-Covid’ restrictions.
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NewsPhilippine Airlines eyes more widebodies, expects profitable year
Philippine Airlines (PAL) expects to firm up a potential order for more widebody aircraft in the coming months, as the airline eyes a profitable year amid strong travel demand.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ see marked improvement in February international traffic
China’s three largest airlines reported a third consecutive month of traffic recovery in February, the first full month of traffic results since Beijing scrapped most of its strict ‘zero-Covid’ travel curbs.
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NewsFlair sues lessor Airborne over ‘unlawful’ aircraft repossessions
Flair Airlines has taken lessor Airborne Capital to court over what it alleges were “unlawful and immeasurably destructive actions” relating to the repossession of four aircraft, as the airline stresses that it is “here to stay” despite the operational snags.
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NewsChina fully reopens to travellers with easing of visa, group travel curbs
Beijing has eased the final part of its coronavirus travel restrictions, re-allowing visas to be issued and expanding the list of countries for outbound tour groups.
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NewsYear-end reopening lifts South Korean LCC earnings
South Korean low-cost operator Jin Air posted its first quarterly operating profit in more than three years, helped by a rebound in travel demand that has also helped boost the earnings of compatriots Jeju Air and T’way Air.
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Airline BusinessAirlines bide their time on capacity after rapid China reopening
Swift lifting of Covid travel restrictions opens last ‘locked’ market, but return to ‘normal’ remains longer task
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NewsAir China appoints airline veteran as new president
Air China has promoted vice president Wang Mingyuan to its new president, executive director and vice chairman.
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NewsSriLankan Airlines looking to lease additional A330s
SriLankan Airlines has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to lease up to five Airbus A330s for a six-year period.
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NewsEVA Air buys five 787s in $1.8 billion deal
Taiwan’s EVA Air is to purchase five Boeing 787-9s, in a deal valued at around $1.78 billion in list prices.
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NewsSouth Korean carriers to significantly ramp up China network
South Korean operators Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Jin Air are set to increase their operations into Mainland China, after Seoul eased entry restrictions for arrivals from China.
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NewsIndonesia eyes greater China connectivity
Indonesian authorities are hopeful for a return of flights to Mainland China, even as current frequencies remain well below pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsANA unit reveals cabin products; set for February 2024 launch
AirJapan, the newly-launched medium-haul unit of Japan’s ANA Holdings, will commence operations in February 2024, flying to unspecified points in Southeast Asia.
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NewsAustralian competition watchdog flags high airfares, tepid domestic recovery
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has called on airlines to continue lowering their domestic airfares, especially with the decline of jet fuel prices in recent months.
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NewsAustralia’s competition watchdog proposes to re-allow Jetstar co-operation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim approval to Qantas and Jetstar for their continued co-operation with Jetstar units in Singapore and Japan.