Asia Pacific – Page 191
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Airline BusinessNew year, new woes: Cathay falls further, with no end in sight
Recent developments at Cathay Pacific underscore how far the iconic Hong Kong carrier — once the regional powerhouse and the envy of many other airlines — has fallen from grace.
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NewsChina, Indonesia approach 737 Max service re-entry
Recent readiness flights suggest that the Boeing 737 Max could be on the verge of re-entering service in China and Indonesia.
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NewsCathay expects 2021 losses to narrow, but warns cash burn rising
Cathay Pacific expects to cut its full-year net loss for 2021 — on the back of strong cargo performance as well as strict cost management measures — but flags a rise in cash burn following recently-tightened crew quarantine measures.
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NewsUS DOT suspends 44 flight segments served by Chinese carriers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended 44 flight segments operated by Chinese air carriers in retaliation for Chinese cancellation of flights by US carriers due to alleged violation of the Asian country’s Covid-19 rules.
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NewsQantas cuts domestic capacity again amid border reopening delays
Qantas Group has further trimmed domestic capacity through end-March, amid an indefinitely delayed border reopening in Western Australia.
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NewsUSA may accelerate Taiwan F-16V deliveries: report
Reflecting China’s increasingly belligerent rhetoric and actions against Taiwan, the US government may accelerate the delivery of Taipei’s new Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters.
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NewsCollins upgrades Southeast Asia support for ATR propellers
Collins Aerospace is beefing up its propeller support capabilities in Malaysia to better support the region’s ATR fleet.
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NewsIndiGo chief speaks out about taxes as New Delhi mulls budget
IndiGo chief executive Ronojoy Dutta has reiterated his view that New Delhi needs to reduce and rationalise taxation for India’s airlines.
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NewsQantas presses to change contract terms for long-haul cabin crew
Qantas International wants to tear up an existing labour agreement with long-haul cabin crew, which it feels does provide the rostering flexibility necessary as international air travel starts to recover.
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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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NewsRAAF takes delivery of first upgraded C-130J
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently took delivery of its first upgraded Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules.
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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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Airline BusinessAirline CEO churn moderated in 2021 – with Canada clearout the exception
Fifteen of the world’s top 100 airlines and groups welcomed new chief executives in the 12 months to early December 2021, according to FlightGlobal’s latest survey, with upheaval among North American airlines a notable theme – and one that is set to continue into 2022.
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Airline BusinessAkasa’s Vinay Dube banks on resurgent Indian air travel growth
The chief executive of start-up Akasa Air believes the Indian aviation pie is plenty large enough to accommodate a new, professionally-run low-cost carrier.
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NewsChina’s AutoFlight seeks EASA certification for Prosperity I eVTOL taxi
Chinese electric vertical take-off and landing specialist AutoFlight is preparing to embark on a European certification bid for its Prosperity I air taxi aircraft. It has established a European operation at Augsburg airport and is pursuing approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the three-passenger eVTOL aircraft by ...
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NewsMaldivian to modernise turboprop fleet with acquisition of ATRs
Indian Ocean carrier Maldivian is ordering three ATR turboprops, comprising two 72-600s and a 42-600, which are set to be delivered this year. Maldivian’s ATRs will be fitted with the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT engines, the development of which was unveiled at the Dubai air show last year. ...
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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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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: January 2022 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsNew Malaysian LCC gears up amid AirAsia listing concerns
A new low-cost carrier appears poised to enter Malaysia’s Airline market, according to a report in the country’s The Edge newspaper.