All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 84
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NewsEFW delivers first A330P2F to lessor Altavair
German aircraft modification joint venture EFW has delivered the first Airbus A330-200 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft to lessor Altavair, which will enter operation with Mexican cargo carrier MasAir.
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NewsC919 deliveries to commence in 2022: Report
A senior Comac official has told local news media that the company will start delivering its C919 narrowbody aircraft in 2022, while stressing that the pandemic’s impact on production is still “under control”.
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NewsANA eyes domestic recovery; transit, cargo opportunities
ANA Group carriers will steadily ramp up domestic passenger capacity to reach pre-pandemic forecasts, as the airline eyes a recovery in domestic travel demand this year.
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NewsSIA Engineering extends engine support agreement with R-R
SIA Engineering has extended its engine line maintenance and in-field services agreement with Rolls-Royce for another 10 years, and expanded the range of engines covered.
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NewsSIA Group maintains capacity outlook as December traffic hits new high
Singapore Airlines and low-cost unit Scoot will maintain passenger capacity through February, despite a tightening of travel restrictions in recent months following a spike in coronavirus cases.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ see December domestic traffic decline as Omicron rages on
China’s three largest carriers saw a decline in December domestic traffic amid the fast-growing spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in the country, though traffic for the full year inched up slightly against 2020’s lower base.
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Airline BusinessAmid US-China flight suspension spat, what price, zero infection?
As China doubles down on ’zero-Covid’, it risks further isolating itself, as well as its airlines, on the global stage.
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NewsChina, USA spar again over flight suspensions
The US government has slammed China over its decision to impose a growing number of flight suspensions on US carriers, prompting Chinese state media to hit back at “groundless” claims.
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NewsQantas, Jetstar slash capacity through March amid Omicron surge
Qantas and its low-cost unit Jetstar will make significant capacity cuts until end-March, as Australia reports a spike in coronavirus infections caused by the more contagious Omicron variant.
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NewsBoeing picks Collins for new 737 lavatories
Boeing has selected Collins Aerospace to supply its next-generation lavatories for the 737 family.
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NewsHong Kong warns legal action against Cathay as city tightens restrictions
The Hong Kong government has warned that it could take legal action against home carrier Cathay Pacific for “non-compliance” of the city’s strict quarantine measures.
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NewsAsia-Pacific air traffic improved in November, but Omicron poses uncertainty: AAPA
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has hailed a “notable improvement” in international traffic in the region, as countries began loosening travel restrictions and reopening borders.
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NewsSingapore targets ‘further recovery’ in travel demand in 2022
Singapore anticipates “further recovery” in passenger traffic this year — in line with global projections — as it reiterates its commitment to reopening its borders to all vaccinated travellers.
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News‘Cargo-centric’ strategy reaps record revenue for China Airlines
China Airlines has disclosed record cargo revenues for 2021, as it doubles down on what it calls a “cargo-centric business model”.
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NewsChina’s aviation sector eyes profitability, 85% domestic traffic recovery in 2022
China’s aviation sector is hoping to turn the corner and return to profitability in 2022, after being in the red for nearly two years amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsChina eyes international air travel recovery from 2023
China expects to restore international air travel, as well as expand its domestic air travel market, from 2023, in what is the clearest indication from the country’s aviation regulators about when its tightly-shut international borders could reopen.
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NewsCathay Pacific makes further cuts to passenger and cargo schedules through March
Cathay Pacific has made further “substantial reductions” to passenger and cargo schedules through March, citing tightened quarantine requirements, as well as travel bans imposed by the Hong Kong government.
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NewsComac misses end-2021 C919 certification target
The timeline for Comac’s C919 narrowbody programme to enter commercial service has once again slipped, though the airframer remains optimistic of getting the type certified.
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NewsOmicron restrictions add to Cathay’s new year woes
Cathay Pacific will operate a “skeleton” passenger flight schedule in January and cut back on capacity further in the first quarter of the year, amid a tightening of quarantine restrictions meant to tackle a growing wave of infections caused by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
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NewsAirAsia Philippines eyes long-haul growth amid recovery optimism
AirAsia Group’s Philippines unit is optimistic of a “strong 2022”, especially as domestic travel demand gains momentum amid rising vaccination rates.