All AirAsia articles – Page 6
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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.
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AirAsia's Fernandes calls for removal of MAVCOM layer
AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes has continued the war of words with the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), calling for the removal of the regulatory body as pushes for a "fully liberalised aviation industry" in Malaysia.
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AirAsia again refutes India corruption allegations
The AirAsia Group has again refuted any wrongdoing in its dealings with the Indian government over its AirAsia India unit, following allegations of corruption made in a first information report registered by the Indian police.
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AirAsia slams MAVCOM for 'micro-managing' industry
AirAsia has criticised the Malaysian Aviation Commission's decision to reject its application of launching more flights on two routes, and called for the simplification of route applications.
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MAVCOM optimistic on growth for Malaysian aviation sector
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) forecasts that passenger traffic will surpass the 100 million mark for the first time in 2018, representing a 6.5 to 7% growth from the year before.
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Indian police raid AirAsia India offices
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has raided five offices of AirAsia India across the country and opened an investigation into AirAsia Group chief executive Tony Fernandes, accusing him and his company of bribery and violating regulations to ease the airline's operations.
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AirAsia to invest up to $150m in proposed MRO centre at U-Tapao
AirAsia is expected to invest up to $150 million into its proposed maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at the U-Tapao airport in Thailand.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How Mirus found its comfort zone in aircraft seating
Aircraft seating has notoriously high barriers to entry, so when two years ago a new name emerged at Aircraft Interiors in Hamburg, complete with a prize 60,000-unit launch order from one of the fastest-growing carriers in Asia, people sat up and took notice. Mirus Aircraft Seating marked its debut at ...
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Vietnam's FLC Group in tentative deal for 24 A321neos
Vietnam's FLC Group and Airbus have signed memorandum of understanding for 24 A321neos.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Old money trumps new for AirAsia’s leasing sale
Although new players from Asia were expected to compete hard for AirAsia's sale of Asia Aviation Capital, it was relative veteran BBAM that won the race – albeit to buy a portfolio rather than a platform.
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BBAM entities to buy AirAsia’s aircraft leasing portfolio
AirAsia has chosen to sell the aircraft portfolio of its Asia Aviation Capital unit to entities managed by BBAM in a $1.18 billion deal.
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AirAsia Q3 operating profit dips on higher costs
AirAsia reported a 7% fall in operating profit to MYR494 million ($121 million) for the quarter ended 30 September
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SATS, AirAsia ink ground-handling deal
SATS and AirAsia have entered into a joint venture deal that will see both companies own an interest in each other's ground handling units.
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AirAsia receives first Tianjin A320neo
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has taken delivery of the first Airbus A320neo aircraft to be assembled on the airframer's Tianjin line in China.
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First Tianjin-built A320neo conducts maiden flight
Airbus has conducted the maiden flight with the first A320neo to be produced at its Chinese plant in Tianjin.
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AirAsia firms up Inmarsat in-flight broadband deal
AirAsia Group has firmed up a deal with Inmarsat first agreed in April to provide broadband access on its Airbus A320s and A330s through the GX Aviation service.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Malindo Air plays catch-up in Chinese gamble
In the Malaysian Aviation Commission's (MAVCOM) latest issue of traffic rights, Malindo Air's receipt of rights for 10 new routes was far in excess of rivals.
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AirAsia Group considers revamped structure, new listing
AirAsia wants to restructure itself, creating a regional holding company that in turn holds the group's regional assets.
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AirAsia new A320 order to support short-term expansion
AirAsia has detailed delivery plans for its newly ordered batch of 14 Airbus ceo aircraft, at the recent Paris Air Show.
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PARIS: AirAsia to take another 14 A320s
Budget operator AirAsia is intending to order another 14 Airbus A320s, taking its overall orders for the family close to 600.