All AirAsia X articles – Page 3
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AirAsia X plans European/US launch in 2020 with A330neo
AirAsia X expects to use its incoming Airbus A330neo aircraft to launch longer-haul services in 2020, most likely into Europe and/or continental USA.
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AirAsia X network shrink drags Q1 profit down 18%
AirAsia X Group's first quarter operating profit fell 18% to MYR49.6 million ($11.9 million) as it carried less passengers and cut four routes.
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AirAsia renews push for MAVCOM to intervene in airport dispute
AirAsia and AirAsia X are seeking a court order to compel Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) to adjudicate their long-running dispute with Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB).
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Airline BusinessAirAsia's Fernandes on long-haul, low-cost
The long-haul, low-cost segment of the airline industry is going through a period of turbulence, but AirAsia Group chief executive Tony Fernandes remains confident in the business model’s viability.
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AirAsia X flies into loss for 2018
AirAsia X posted a full-year operating loss of MYR204 million ($50 million) in 2018, reversing last year's operating profit of MYR113 million as flat revenue and higher fuel costs took a hit on the operator.
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AirAsia ups claim against Malaysia Airports by MYR80 million
AirAsia and AirAsia X have increased their claim against Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) by around MYR80 million ($19.5 million), as it presses for mediation with the airport operator.
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AirAsia retaliates against MAHB lawsuit with MYR400m claim
AirAsia and AirAsia X have filed motions to have a MYR36.4 million ($8.8 million) lawsuit brought against them by Malaysia Airports (MAHB) over unpaid passenger service fees struck out, and made a separate MYR400 million claim against the airport operator.
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Malaysia Airlines awarded additional Asia traffic rights
Malaysia Airlines was awarded rights by the Malaysia Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) to launch new and additional services in March.
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AirAsia X to see 'best year' in 2019: Fernandes
AirAsia X Group co-founder Tony Fernandes claims that long-haul, low-cost carrier will see its most successful year in 2019.
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NewsPICTURES: 2018's key airline chief executive appointments
A visual record of some of the most significant leadership appointments across the global airline industry in 2018
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AirAsia X wins new China traffic rights
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X has won the rights awarded by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) to launch three new services to China from its base at Kuala Lumpur in the first quarter of 2019.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How the world's long-haul low-cost airlines are faring
The collapse of Primera Air has once again shone a spotlight on the viability of the long-haul low-cost airline model.
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Medium-haul is best in long-haul, low-cost game: Fernandes
The AirAsia X Group is wary of true long-haul, low-cost services, with a strong preference for focusing on medium-range regional routes.
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AirAsia X evaluating A321neos and LRs
AirAsia X is considering adding Airbus A321neos and A321LRs to its fleet for future route development and frequency increases.
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AirAsia X's Fernandes affirms US west coast plans
AirAsia X co-group chief executive Tony Fernandes has reaffirmed the long-haul low-cost carrier's intention to start flights to the west coast of the United States via Japan after it receives its first Airbus A330neos in late 2019.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Why A330neo is still 'The One' for AirAsia X
After flirting with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787, AirAsia X has circled back to endorse the A330neo (which comes in two versions: the -800 and -900) as the right aircraft to drive its ambitious growth plans.
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AirAsia X eyes major developments after upsizing A330neo order
Fresh from signing an order for 34 additional A330-900s, AirAsia X co-chief executive Tony Fernandes has signalled major growth plans ahead for the Malaysian long-haul, low-cost carrier and its affiliates.
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FARNBOROUGH: AirAsia X seals deal for 34 additional A330neos
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X has ordered an additional 34 Airbus A330neos at the Farnborough air show today.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Just two women among the chiefs of top 100 airlines
Weeks after Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker stoked controversy with his "joke" at the IATA AGM that his airline had to be led by a man, FlightGlobal's latest survey of gender diversity in the industry shows that the number of female chief executives among the top 100 carriers ...
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AirAsia's Fernandes hints at possible additional Airbus orders
AirAsia Group chief Tony Fernandes has hinted at possible additional Airbus orders ahead of discussions at the airframer's Toulouse headquarters.