Sriwijaya crash probe aims for preliminary findings in early February
Indonesian investigators are aiming to publish preliminary findings regarding the Sriwijaya Boeing 737-500 crash in early February, in line with ICAO standards.
Australia wary on reopening international borders this year despite vaccine
Australian officials have indicated its international borders are unlikely to reopen this year, even while it gets underway with vaccinating its population.
China Eastern sees senior management reshuffle
China Eastern Airlines vice president Jiang Jiang has resigned from his role, amid broader senior management changes that will see replacements in its supervisory committee.
Singapore kicks off vaccination exercise for aviation sector
Singapore has rolled out an ambitious drive to get staff in the aviation sector inoculated against the coronavirus, as it hopes the exercise will provide a shot in the arm for the battered industry.
Lease negotiations with Thai reaching ‘critical phase’: AA4
Negotiations between Thai Airways International and one of its lessors Amedeo Air Four Plus (AA4) over the future of four Airbus A350-900s are reaching a “critical phase” as the airline is due to finalise its restructuring plan next month.
Virgin Australia shakes up management team under new chief
Virgin Australia has announced six appointments to its 10-member executive leadership team, under new chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka.
South Korea’s Eastar Jet files for court receivership: reports
South Korea’s Eastar Jet has filed for court receivership as a means to restructure, according to local media reports.
ST Engineering clinches five-year cargo MRO contract
ST Engineering has signed a five-year airframe heavy maintenance contract with an unnamed air cargo carrier.
China's 'Big Three' cap off 2020 with lower passenger traffic results
China’s three largest carriers reported year-on-year declines in their full-year traffic results for 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak impacted travel demand, particularly in their international networks.
Malaysia Airlines’ restructuring plan nears consensus
After months of negotiations, Malaysia Airlines has secured near-unanimous in-principle agreement from lessors and other creditors for its planned restructuring, three people close to the process tell Cirium.