All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 66
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AnalysisAsia-Pacific MROs bullish on recovery, though supply chain woes loom large
While recovery continues apace, Asia-Pacific MRO providers are warning that supply chain issues – a pre-existing challenge made worst by the pandemic – are among near-term hurdles.
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NewsHong Kong Airlines eyes restructuring over HK$49 billion in debts
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) has disclosed plans to file for debt restructuring in the Hong Kong and UK courts, in a move that will see the airline cut its fleet by more than half.
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NewsAAPA to hold first full meeting since 2018 in Bangkok
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) will be organising its annual meeting of presidents in Bangkok in November, the first time since 2018 that the group will meet in-person.
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NewsCebu Pacific inks SAF supply deal from 2026
Low-cost operator Cebu Pacific has signed a five-year agreement with Shell for the supply of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as it prepares to launch its first passenger flight powered by SAF.
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NewsAirAsia India ups domestic market share as Vistara retains second place
Indian low-cost operator AirAsia India grew its market share in August, while compatriot and sister carrier Vistara remained the country’s second largest domestic carrier for the second month running.
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NewsJetstar appoints ex-Qantas customer chief as new CEO
Australia’s Qantas Group has appointed Stephanie Tully to helm low-cost unit Jetstar, as part of a leadership reshuffle following the resignation of outgoing Jetstar chief Gareth Evans.
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NewsPanel issues 15 recommendations for Singapore to decarbonise air transport sector
A 20-member international advisory panel has submitted a list of recommendations to the Singapore government on decarbonising the aviation sector and building up a sustainable air hub.
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NewsHong Kong scraps hotel quarantine, eases testing requirements for travellers
Hong Kong is to do away with hotel quarantine for inbound travellers from 26 September, the latest step in the city’s long-drawn reopening. At a news conference on 23 September, Hong Kong chief executive John Lee said travellers will still be required to undergo a three-day home monitoring period, where ...
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NewsAll-Boeing operator Xiamen Airlines orders 40 Airbus A320neos
Prolific Boeing operator Xiamen Airlines has ordered 40 new Airbus A320neo-family aircraft in a $4.8 billion deal seen as a coup for the European airframer in the world’s largest aviation market.
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NewsAsia-Pacific airlines ink series of MRO deals
Asia-Pacific carriers have signed a raft of agreements with MRO providers and manufacturers in the region, with works ranging from engines to landing gear, as well as other aircraft components.
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NewsCathay Pacific profitable since July: HSBC Global Research
Cathay Pacific “has been turning” a profit since July, analysts from HSBC Global Research believe, as Hong Kong continues to ease pandemic-related restrictions.
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NewsP&W to open technology accelerator in Singapore
Pratt & Whitney has inked a collaboration agreement with Singapore’s Economic Development Board for the establishment of a technology accelerator in the city state.
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NewsAkasa Air to ‘aggressively’ ramp up operations as Delhi added to network
Indian start-up Akasa Air is to ‘aggressively scale-up” its operations in the coming weeks, as it reaches over 250 weekly flights by 10 October, about two months since it began operations.
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NewsRex gets final regulatory nod for National Jet acquisition
Australia’s Regional Express expects to complete its acquisition of charter operator National Jet Express by the end of the month, after gaining final regulatory approvals.
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NewsCathay Pacific ups capacity forecast though full recovery ‘will still take some time’
Cathay Pacific has revised upwards its capacity forecast for the year-end as Hong Kong eases travel curbs, though the carrier – citing “operational complexities” – warns that a full recovery “will still take some time”.
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NewsWith China’s continued closure, Thai AirAsia looks to South Asia
Thai AirAsia expects to expand in South Asia, as China – a major revenue source pre-pandemic – remains tightly shut.
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NewsAir New Zealand quashes Virgin Australia merger talk
Air New Zealand has refuted an Australian news report that it is in talks with Virgin Australia over a possible merger.
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News‘Dawn of a new era’: Air India eyes larger slice of domestic pie
Air India is targeting a significant increase in domestic market share, as part of a wide-ranging business transformation plan that it says is laying the foundation for “a brave new Air India”.
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NewsAirAsia’s Singapore flights to surpass pre-pandemic frequencies by year-end
AirAsia Aviation Group expects the number of weekly flights from Singapore to surpass pre-pandemic numbers by the end of the year, as it looks to – for the first time – operate widebodies on flights to the city state.
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NewsBullish AirAsia Aviation targets 100 more jets, big cargo ramp-up
AirAsia Aviation Group expects to add 100 more aircraft across its airline units within the next five years – with its sister cargo unit taking “at least” 50 more freighters – amid optimism about growth prospects.