Indonesia AirAsia parent cuts nine-month loss despite revenue collapse
The parent company of low-cost carrier Indonesia AirAsia narrowed its nine-month operating loss, despite reporting a significant plunge in revenue.
C295 orders approaching 70 this year, Airbus says
Buoyed by its recent receipt from India of a long-awaited contract to produce 56 C295 medium transports, Airbus Defence & Space believes there are further strong opportunities to add to the type’s order book.
Australia extends domestic aviation support scheme as international reopening halted
The Australian government has extended a domestic tourism support scheme for another three months, as it pauses reopening international borders amid the discovery of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
GMF AeroAsia cuts nine-month loss as costs decline
Indonesia’s GMF AeroAsia narrowed its nine-month operating loss on the back of a significant decline in costs.
China Airlines receives first A321neo; unveils new regional cabin
China Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, which it will operate on regional routes, as it unveils updated cabin products for the narrowbody.
RAAF bids farewell to “Classic” Hornets after decades of service
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has officially bid farewell to the Boeing F/A-18A/B “Classic” Hornet.
Vietnam Airlines Q3 losses widen; commences USA services
Vietnam Airlines saw its net loss for the third quarter widen to D3.5 trillion ($154 million) from D3 billion a year ago, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to weigh on performance.
ATSB drops probe into SIA 747F landing incident; highlights wind shear issue
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has discontinued a probe into a 2019 serious incident in which a Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-400F damaged an engine while landing at Sydney.
Omicron casts winter chill over Asia-Pacific’s recovery shoots
The newly-discovered Omicron variant of the coronavirus — along with the raft of travel restrictions swiftly imposed — is threatening to upend Asia-Pacific carriers’ recovery momentum.
Garuda widens nine-month loss as ‘liquidity pressure’ persists
Embattled Garuda Indonesia plunged deeper in the red despite trimming costs, amid doubt over its ability to continue as a going concern.