How ANA president Shinichi Inoue is hitting a home run, and then some
ANA president and chief executive Shinichi Inoue is overseeing the airline’s next stage of growth, with a new medium-haul sister unit, European expansion on the cards and promising financial results.
Air Samarkand names new chief ahead of starting scheduled flights
Uzbek start-up carrier Air Samarkand has named a new chief executive, just ahead of commencing its scheduled flight programme.
Maldives to operate TB2s in surveillance role
The Maldives has inducted a pair of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned air vehicles, which will be operated by the Indian Ocean nation’s new air corps.
AirAsia Cambodia to launch in May, with international flights following in third quarter
AirAsia’s Cambodian unit will commence operations on 2 May, as the low-cost operator looks to drive tourism demand into the country.
KAI to invest in single-seat FA-50, advanced air mobility
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will place bets on a single-seat version of its FA-50 light-attack jet and in the continued development of advanced air mobility aircraft.
Alert refueller noticed SIA A350 preparing for pushback with pitot covers still fitted
Investigators have revealed that a Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 at Brisbane was only prevented from departing with its pitot covers still fitted because an alert refueller on the adjacent parking bay alerted ground personnel.
AirAsia Malaysia makes Australia debut; Taiwanese operators ramp up network
AirAsia Malaysia begins direct flights to Perth, while Taiwanese carriers China Airlines and EVA Air ramp up their North American and regional networks, respectively.
Korean Air breaks ground for new engine MRO facility
Korean Air has begun construction for a new engine MRO facility in Unbuk, near Seoul’s Incheon airport, with operations expected to commence in 2027.
Softening yields and staffing crunch temper Cathay profit return celebrations
Cathay Pacific’s turnaround from pandemic-led losses to record profitability is a long time coming, but the airline’s executives are acutely aware the celebratory mood will not be for long.
Indian domestic start-up Fly91 prepares to commence services
Indian start-up carrier Fly91 is to commence services on 18 March, having secured its air operator’s certificate.