All articles by Siva Govindasamy – Page 2
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MEBA: Vision Systems touts darkness with new polarising windows
French firm Vision Systems (stand 200) is displaying its Noctis range of polarising windows, which can create a near total blackout in the cabin, at the...
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MEBA: ARINC Direct sees fertile ground in Middle East
Growing demand for larger and long-range aircraft in the Middle East makes the region "fertile ground" for the communication systems offered by ARINC Direct...
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MEBA: Dassault Falcon appoints sales manager for Middle East
Dassault Falcon (chalet A13) has appointed Julien Nargeot as the sales manager for its new Dubai regional office. Nargeot will serve customers throughout...
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MEBA: Multi Service Aero touts specialised card for aircraft services
Multi Service Aero (stand 152) has added Munich-based MHS Aviation to its specialised credit card programme, which allows clients to pay for all of their...
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MEBA: Tweet a pic with Bombardier
Like your business jets and want the world to know about it? Bombardier have made it easier for you at the show. Take a photo of yourself with any...
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MEBA: Airbus pitches SIA A340-500s for VVIP customers
Airbus is in talks with potential customers in the Middle East about offering the Singapore Airlines Airbus A340-500s that it is buying back as reconfigured...
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MEBA: Satcom1 offers app for in-flight voice calls
Satcom1 has launched its AvioPhone app for smartphones that allows users to stay connected while in the air, The app provides "reliable and secure...
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Jet-Etihad agreement possible by end-2012: sources
Talks between Jet Airways and Etihad Airways about a comprehensive tie-up, including the possibility of the latter taking an equity stake in the Indian carrier,...
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SIA confirms talks to sell Virgin Atlantic stake
Singapore Airlines is in talks with "interested parties" about a possible divestment of its 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic. The Star Alliance member...
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AirAsia chooses A320 over CSeries
Malaysia's AirAsia will stick to an all-Airbus A320 fleet after deciding against an order for the Bombardier CSeries aircraft. The low-cost carrier's...
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IN FOCUS: Chinese growth to reshape global aviation industry landscape
China is one of the great long-term hopes for the global economy and its air transport market is set for huge growth over the coming years. This will dramatically change its aviation landscape, but brings with it challenges of its own
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Cathay confronts possible 'structural change' in cargo business
Cathay Pacific is studying whether there has been a structural change in the business model for the cargo market as a result of high fuel prices and the...
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Cathay eyes new European and North American points with A350-900
Cathay Pacific believes that the superior "economics" of the Airbus A350-900 will allow the airline to open up more than a dozen new points in Europe and...
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NewsCathay mulls low-cost venture as Jetstar Hong Kong's approval looms
Cathay Pacific believes that there must be "fair and reciprocal" opportunities for all airlines when an application from a proposed Hong Kong-based low-cost...
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Vietnam International Bank to finance Vietnam Airlines A321
Vietnam International Bank has agreed to finance one Airbus A321 bought by Vietnam Airlines, marking its first foray into the aircraft financing market. The...
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Cathay eyes mid-2013 decision on A380 v 747-8I, open to 777-X
Cathay Pacific could decide on its very large aircraft requirements by mid-2013, although the heavy twin-engined widebody aircraft will remain the backbone of its long-haul fleet.
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Cathay mulls 787-10 to replace A330s
Cathay Pacific will consider the Boeing 787-10 as a replacement for its Airbus A330-300s that it uses on regional and medium-haul routes. Boeing "is...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Business aviation stars shines bright in China
Despite the country posing unique challenges, companies are queuing up to get a piece of a Chinese corporate aviation market that seems to have limitless potential
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NewsCHINA CAREERS: Rapid fleet growth calls for expansion across sector
Aircraft deliveries into the Chinese market continue to grow unabated despite an uncertain economic outlook, with airlines from the mainland and Hong Kong...
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Xian MA600 freighter makes maiden flight
The Xian Aircraft MA600 freighter has completed its first flight at Xian's Yanliang airport. The 15-minute flight took place on 24 October 2012, and...