All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 88
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ see tepid traffic recovery in October
China’s ‘Golden Week’ holiday at the start of October failed to provide any meaningful uplift for domestic traffic, as the country’s three largest carriers saw a drop in traffic against 2020 levels.
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NewsSingapore to roll out year-long SAF trial in 2022
Singapore will begin a year-long trial to use sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) on aircraft from 2022, following a viability study conducted earlier this year on the use of SAF in the country.
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NewsSouth Korean LCCs see Q3 revenue uplift, though loss-making streak continues
Two South Korean low-cost carriers — T’way Air and Jeju Air — widened their third-quarter operating losses, despite reporting an uptick in revenue.
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NewsQantas 787 unable to retract landing gear after pins left in place
Two landing gear pins that were not removed from a Qantas aircraft before it left the gate resulted in the inability to retract landing gear after takeoff, an investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has revealed.
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NewsSingapore adds Middle East, more Asian countries to travel lane arrangement
Singapore will reopen its borders to fully-vaccinated travellers from five more countries, including India and countries in the Middle East.
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NewsRex adds Brisbane to mainline domestic network; eyes Queensland expansion
Rex will launch jet operations between Melbourne and Brisbane in mid-December, as it discloses “well-advanced” plans to expand operations in Queensland state.
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NewsVietnam approves Korean Air-Asiana merger
Vietnam’s competition regulators have approved Korean Air’s acquisition of rival and compatriot Asiana Airlines, the latest country to green-light the merger.
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NewsVindicated by creditors’ approval for restructuring, AirAsia X slams critics
AirAsia X has hit back at its critics — including what it calls “pundits” hoping the airline would be liquidated — in a strongly-worded statement after it gained creditors’ approval for debt restructuring.
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NewsAirAsia X aims to complete restructuring by Q1 2022, after securing creditor approval
Beleaguered long-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X has gained crucial approval from creditors for debt restructuring, following a series of court-convened meetings on 12 November.
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NewsScoot adds London Gatwick to European network
Scoot will commence one-stop flights between Singapore and London Gatwick in December, with a new service via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.
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NewsZipair launches Los Angeles as inaugural long-haul destination
Zipair will become the first low-cost carrier to operate trans-Pacific flights, as it announces Los Angeles as its “much-anticipated” inaugural long-haul destination.
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NewsCovid-19 resurgence pushes Thai AirAsia parent deeper in the red
Thai AirAsia parent company Asia Aviation widened its third-quarter operating loss, amid a sharp revenue plunge from having to suspend operations during Thailand’s worst wave of coronavirus infections.
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NewsSingapore Airlines cuts half-year losses as travel lanes, cargo lift demand
Singapore Airlines Group narrowed its half-year losses on the back of a significant revenue uplift, as it anticipates a continued rise in travel demand in the near-term, with more countries easing border restrictions.
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NewsSouth Korea targets UAM commercialisation by 2025
South Korea hopes to roll out air taxi services in capital Seoul in 2025, as it doubles down on efforts to commercialise urban air mobility (UAM), including developing an indigenous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsOutgoing Auckland airport chief calls for ‘more certainty’ about border reopening
The outgoing chief executive of Auckland Airport has hit out at the New Zealand government over uncertainty about when the country’s borders will reopen, while pressing them to “make a commitment now” about allowing fully-vaccinated travellers into the country without the need for quarantine or testing.
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NewsFreighter conversions buoy ST Engineering aerospace revenue
ST Engineering’s commercial aerospace unit is ramping up its passenger-to-freighter conversion capacity, as it discloses that conversion slots for Airbus aircraft have been fully booked through mid-2025.
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NewsCebu Pacific narrows Q3 losses as revenue jumps 62%
Cebu Pacific Air cut its third-quarter operating losses slightly on the back of a significant increase in revenue, though hefty foreign exchange losses widened the carrier’s net loss.
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NewsVietnam plans for imminent international border reopening
Vietnam is set to crack open its tightly shut international borders, with the first international arrivals starting as early as the end of the year.
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NewsChina Eastern picks Safran for A330 landing-gear overhaul
China Eastern Airlines has signed a five-year contract with Safran’s landing systems unit for the maintenance of landing gear.
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NewsSIAEC swings to net profit; warns of pandemic’s ‘uncertain and uneven impact’
SIA Engineering swung to a net profit for the half-year, helped by better operating performance and a lack of hefty impairment costs.