All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 6
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Airline BusinessCathay reaffirms dual-brand strategy despite HK Express losses
Cathay Pacific Group has reiterated its commitment to its dual-brand strategy despite low-cost unit HK Express posting a HK$524 million loss in the first half of 2024, citing ‘short-term’ challenges including Japan travel disruption.
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NewsUnited grounds all flights at US airports following ‘technology issue’
United Airlines has halted all flights nationwide after being hit by an unspecified “technology issue”.
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NewsCathay has ‘confidence’ about 2027 delivery for first 777-9: airline executive
Cathay Pacific says it has “confidence” that it will take delivery of its first Boeing 777-9 in 2027, as it confirms its older -300ERs will remain in service for at least 10 more years.
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NewsCathay to purchase 14 more 777-9s in first Boeing order since 2013
Cathay Pacific Group has ordered 14 more Boeing 777-9s, marking its first aircraft purchase with the North American airframer in almost 12 years.
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NewsHobart eyes direct Asia flights with runway upgrading works completed
Hobart airport expects to get direct flights from Asia “within the next few years”, following the completion of runway upgrading works.
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NewsANA to launch Japan-wide air taxi services from 2027
Japanese airline group partners with Joby Aviation to establish joint venture for electric air taxi operations, initially serving Tokyo before expanding to other major cities.
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NewsKorean Air unveils premium economy seats for 777-300ER fleet
SkyTeam carrier to install 40-seat ‘Premium Class’ cabin on 11 retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs from mid-September, marking its first venture into the premium-economy segment.
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NewsANA Holdings completes takeover of Nippon Cargo Airlines
ANA Holdings has completed its acquisition of compatriot Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), a move it believes will beef up its “resilience” against market volatility.
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NewsIndiGo expands European network with launch of London flights
India’s IndiGo will launch daily flights to London Heathrow – its third European point – as it prepares to induct more Boeing 787-9s for its long-haul operations.
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Airline BusinessA year and two airline exits later, are Kuala Lumpur’s plans to revive Subang airport in flux?
Malaysia’s plans to rejuvenate Kuala Lumpur’s Subang airport hit a snag after a second domestic operator exited jet operations from the city airport, but there are some silver linings for the facility.
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NewsAsiana completes cargo business sale to Air Incheon
South Korean carrier transfers 11 freighters and staff to Air Incheon, now rebranded as Air Z, fulfilling European regulatory conditions for Korean Air merger
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NewsATSB investigates Alliance E190 landing gear overspeed incident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has launched an investigation after an Alliance Airlines Embraer E190 operating for QantasLink retracted its landing gear above the maximum permitted speed.
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Airline BusinessTariff fears subside as Japanese majors improve first-quarter profits
Concern over the adverse impact of the US government’s trade posture have largely proved to be unfounded – but not completely gone – for Japan’s two largest carriers, as they continued to reap the benefits of strong travel demand.
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NewsAir New Zealand promotes digital chief Ravishankar to CEO
Star Alliance carrier elevates internal candidate with strong digital background after five-month search for successor to Greg Foran.
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Airline BusinessSIA Group stresses ‘vigilant’ approach as profits fall amid ‘volatile’ operating environment
Singapore Airlines Group has asserted that it is “well-positioned” to take on a raft of near-term challenges, even as its quarterly profit took a hit from what it called an increasingly “volatile” operating environment.
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NewsSIA Group Q1 profits down despite continued passenger traffic growth
Singapore Airlines Group saw its operating and net profits tumble for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 – despite passenger numbers hitting a new high – as it warns of an increasingly “challenging operating environment”.
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NewsAAPA flags ’mounting inflation’, softening business confidence among looming challenges
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has flagged imminent inflationary pressures – and a “moderation” of business confidence – despite passenger traffic showing continued growth since the start of the year.
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NewsPhoenix gets first Asian operator with new China Airlines service
China Airlines is to launch flights to Phoenix in December, as it continues to expand its North American network.
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NewsThai air force deploys F-16 against Cambodian forces as border clash intensifies
The deployment of the RTAF’s F-16s marks the first time the Thai military has deployed air power in the ongoing clashes between the two neighbouring countries.
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NewsThai Airways International set to re-list in August
Thai Airways International will resume trading on the Thai stock exchange in August, following its exit from business rehabilitation.