All Asia Pacific articles – Page 244
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NewsCargo focus helps China Airlines eke out profit in 2020
A strategy of “prioritising cargo over passenger services” during the coronavirus pandemic has helped China Airlines stay in the black, despite a sharp decline in passenger travel demand.
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AnalysisLHT looks back on ‘leap of faith’ into the Philippines
Lufthansa Technik’s establishment of a maintenance site in Manila in 2000 was a central step for the German MRO provider to build up an international facility network and gain access to local customers, recalls the Philippine operation’s chief executive Elmar Lutter.
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OpinionFleet composition crucial to Nok’s rehab plan draft
Nok Air needs to work out a viable fleet strategy before putting pen to paper on the first draft of its rehabilitation plan, which is now due for submission on 15 April after the airline got a one-month extension.
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NewsSriLankan Airlines files legal claim after Airbus bribery probe
SriLankan Airlines has filed a legal claim against Airbus, related to bribery allegations that the airframer settled with France, the UK, and USA in early 2020. The airline confirms that it has made a “claim” against Airbus, but offers no further details. It adds that the airline has “not sued ...
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NewsFive companies shortlisted for Australian naval UAV deal
Canberra has announced the shortlist for its Sea 129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships receive a new unmanned air vehicle capability.
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NewsFormer Spirit chief takes vice-chairman role at India’s GoAir
Former Spirit Airlines chief executive Ben Baldanza is to become vice-chairman of Indian carrier GoAir as it looks to strengthen its senior management and develop its ultra-low-cost model.
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NewsCebu Pacific sees benefits in clear-cut pandemic travel rules
Cebu Pacific Air is optimistic that more clarity around inter-city travel amid the coronavirus pandemic will boost domestic air traffic.
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NewsAirAsia to swap stock for full ownership of loyalty programme
Malaysia’s AirAsia Group and Aimia Holdings UK II have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a $25 million stock swap deal, for the latter’s 20% equity interest in the airline group’s loyalty programme.
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NewsEVA Air in the red in 2020, while China Airlines remains profitable
Taiwan’s two major carriers — China Airlines and EVA Air— have reported contrasting financial results for the year ended 31 December 2020.
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NewsCebu Pacific finds a silver lining in cargo
Cebu Pacific Air continues to enjoy strong cargo yields amid a drop in domestic capacity that coincides with a sharp rise in e-commerce.
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NewsUS clears South Korean Hellfire sale
The US government has approved the sale of 288 Lockheed Martin AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to South Korea, as well as training and logistics support for the Netherlands’ helicopter fleet.
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NewsBeleaguered HNA Group seeks investors for aviation assets
China’s HNA Group wants strategic investors for its airline and airport units, days after receiving court approval to merge 321 related companies into a single entity for restructuring purposes.
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NewsBamboo Airways targets third quarter for IPO
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways has confirmed that it intends to make its debut on a local stock exchange in the third quarter.
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NewsGECAS-Air China A320neo sale stemmed from prior lease agreement
GECAS’s deal to sell 18 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft to Air China, disclosed on 18 March, stemmed from a previous agreement with the carrier to lease the aircraft, Cirium understands.
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NewsKorean eyes end-June for Asiana deal closure
Korean Air tentatively believes that its acquisition of rival Asiana Airlines will close by the end of June, following the submission of its post-merger integration plan.
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NewsSingapore and New Zealand in talks to sync Covid-19 documentation
Singapore is in talks with New Zealand to harmonise the recognition of Covid-19 documentation, with the aim of restarting travel.
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NewsChina Airlines appoints company veteran as new president
China Airlines has promoted Shing-Hwang Kao, a company veteran of over 35 years, to become its new president.
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NewsAir China strikes deal with GECAS unit to acquire A320neos
Air China has disclosed plans to acquire 18 Airbus A320neos from GECAS subsidiaray AFS Investments.
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Airline BusinessSriLankan CEO eyes the future after brutal 2020
SriLankan Airlines chief executive Vipula Gunatilleka is laying the groundwork for the airline’s future in the post coronavirus world.
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NewsAsia-Pacific carriers jump on travel pass bandwagon
Asia-Pacific airlines are hoping that digital travel pass technology will eventually see governments ease up on the restrictions that have crushed regional travel.