All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 93
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NewsIndia domestic traffic continues upward climb in August
Indian carriers continue to see an increase in domestic traffic for August, reporting a third consecutive month of traffic improvement amid an easing of domestic travel restrictions.
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NewsChinese ‘Big Three’ domestic traffic hits 2021 low
Domestic traffic in August at China’s three largest airlines hit a new low in 2021 as parts of the Chinese mainland battled a surge in coronavirus infections caused by the more contagious Delta variant.
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NewsVirgin Australia confirms vaccine mandate for all employees
Virgin Australia will require all employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, becoming the second Australian carrier to do so after Qantas announced a similar mandate in August.
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NewsAir New Zealand, Airbus embark on hydrogen aircraft research
Air New Zealand has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to study the feasibility of hydrogen-powered aircraft in New Zealand.
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NewsQantas eyes 18 December international restart
Qantas plans to restart some flights to countries with high vaccination rates from 18 December, its clearest indication yet on an anticipated international restart.
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News'Not optimistic': Resurgent Covid-19 sees Chinese airline traffic tumble
Chinese airline passenger traffic took a hit in August — amid a resurgence in the coronavirus in large swathes of the Chinese mainland — with aviation regulators calling it “not optimistic”.
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NewsVietnam outlines plans to resume domestic flying
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has outlined a three-stage plan to restore domestic traffic, as Vietnam works towards reining in the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the country.
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NewsFirst C919 for China Eastern enters final assembly stage
The first Comac C919 narrowbody bound for launch customer China Eastern Airlines will “soon” enter final assembly, as the Chinese airframer hopes to deliver the aircraft by year-end.
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NewsLangkawi bubble ‘encouraging’ but broader recovery unpredictable: AirAsia
AirAsia reports “very encouraging” demand for flights into the tourist destination of Langkawi, as it ramps up capacity ahead of the island’s reopening to vaccinated domestic travellers.
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NewsSouthwest Airlines president retires; COO to take over
Southwest Airlines’ president Tom Nealon has stepped down from his post effective immediately, the latest senior leadership change at the low-cost carrier.
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NewsJet Airways set for 2022 revival: reports
Jet Airways will reportedly recommence operations in the first quarter of 2022 under new owners the Jalan-Kalrock consortium — more than two years after it shuttered amid financial woes.
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NewsIATA appoints SIA VP to helm Asia-Pacific office
IATA has appointed Singapore Airlines senior executive Philip Goh as its regional vice president for the Asia-Pacific region effective immediately.
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NewsLiaoning Fangda picked as strategic investor for HNA aviation assets
China’s HNA Group has selected Chinese conglomerate Liaoning Fangda Group Industrial as a strategic investor for its aviation assets, which include flagship unit Hainan Airlines.
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NewsAirlink renews AE3007 engine support contract with R-R
South African regional operator Airlink has extended a multi-year engine MRO contract with Rolls-Royce for its AE3007 powerplant.
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NewsSydney Airport warms to takeover after consortium ups offer
Sydney Airport is prepared to recommend that shareholders back the latest takeover offer — valued at A$23.6 billion ($17.4 billion) — from a group of infrastructure investors.
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News321 Precision picks HAECO for A321-200PCF conversion work
Aircraft conversion shop 321 Precision Conversions has picked HAECO Americas for heavy maintenance and structural modifications for its Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter conversions.
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NewsAirAsia Group ups 2021 fleet forecast again
AirAsia Group has revised its fleet plan for 2021, ending the year with four more aircraft than previously forecast.
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NewsJapan Airlines to raise Y300 billion for post-pandemic future
Japan Airlines has finalised plans to raise Y300 billion ($2.73 billion) — through hybrid loans and subordinated bonds — to prepare it for “drastic changes” in a post-pandemic business environment.
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NewsThai AirAsia taps crowdfunding to shore up capital
Thai AirAsia has launched a crowdfunding bond campaign as part of efforts to beef up its war chest against the pandemic’s impact.
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NewsSingapore cracks open border amid rising local infections
Singapore has reopened its borders to travellers fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, ending more than a year of shutting its borders amid the pandemic.