All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 2
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SIA to beef up Beijing operations with Daxing launch
Singapore Airlines will launch daily flights to Beijing’s Daxing airport from 11 November – the first new point in its Chinese network since the easing of pandemic restrictions.
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China Eastern eyes transit traffic opportunity in ‘super carrier’ bid
China Eastern Airlines will focus on improving operations at its Shanghai Pudong hub, with the aim of growing its share of international transfer traffic.
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Australia probes Batik Air 737 flight below minimum altitude
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened investigations into a Batik Air Indonesia Boeing 737-800 which flew below minimum altitude.
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Korean Air’s China network to see significant ramp-up
Korean Air will restore six routes into Mainland China – its most significant ramp-up into China in recent months – as it looks to increase frequencies to three other Chinese points.
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Air India to introduce premium economy on narrowbody fleet
Air India will introduce a premium-economy product on its Airbus A320neo fleet, as part of a comprehensive cabin refresh that will also see new seats in business and economy classes.
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HK Express chief Jeanette Mao on a ‘fulfilling’ year of recovery
HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao took helm of the low-cost airline in 2023, overseeing a rapid recovery post-pandemic. She speaks to Airline Business about how her first year has been
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Asia-Pacific carriers see ‘welcome turnaround’ in 2023 earnings: AAPA
Asia Pacific carriers rebounded to profitability in 2023, on the back of a “vigorous recovery” in passenger demand and ending a loss-making streak dating from the coronavirus pandemic.
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EHang’s EH216-S makes maiden sortie in Saudi Arabia
EHang’s autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft completed its first flight in Saudi Arabia, as the Chinese firm looks to grow its presence internationally.
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Air New Zealand trims senior leadership amid ‘economic challenges’
Air New Zealand has axed its corporate affairs chief as part of a cost-saving move amid “economic challenges”.
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Indonesian Aerospace taps start-up Intercrus for new eVTOL development
Indonesian Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with start-up Intercrus Aero Indonesia for potential cooperation on the development of latter’s Sola electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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Etihad and China Eastern firm up joint venture
Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines have signed a joint-venture agreement – the first between Middle Eastern and Chinese carriers – which will see both operators coordinate their schedules on parts of their networks.
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Rex shuffles leadership with Neville Howell stepping into CEO role
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) has promoted its operating chief to lead the airline, as current executive chair Lim Kim Hai steps down.
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Akasa unfazed by supply chain crunch amid ‘ambitious’ international push
India’s Akasa Air says it is still satisfied with the delivery timeline of its Boeing 737 Max aircraft, despite ongoing delays, as it prepares to expand its operations internationally.
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ARJ21 makes Central Asia debut with Tajikistan sortie
Comac’s ARJ21 has operated its first passenger flight into Central Asia, marking the programme’s international expansion in a move the airframer hails as a “solid step forward”.
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Air India-Vistara merger clears major hurdle with court approval
India’s National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has cleared the merger between Tata Group units Air India and Vistara, paving the way for the formation of India’s largest international operator.
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South Korea’s T’way plans further European expansion
South Korean low-cost operator T’way Air is looking to further expand its European operations, as it prepares to launch flights to Rome and Barcelona.
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Falling object 'distracted’ pilot before Tibet A319 excursion
Chinese investigators have pointed to human error as a likely cause for the runway excursion involving a Tibet Airlines Airbus A319.
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‘We left that station already’: IndiGo’s Elbers brushes off ‘traditional LCC’ label
IndiGo chief Pieter Elbers has pushed back on calling the airline a “traditional” low-cost operator, noting that it already has undertaken a series of initiatives that other low-cost carriers would not usually take.
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Delhi ‘committed’ to building up India’s aviation sector: government official
The Indian government “is committed” to building up the country’s growing aviation sector, a senior official says, especially in building up airport infrastructure.
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‘So far so good’: Air India targets Vistara acquisition to complete by year-end
Air India expects to complete its merger with compatriot Vistara by the end of the year, as it works through legal approvals and operational integration.