All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 27
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Airline BusinessCathay ‘firmly turning the page’ on pandemic past with billion-dollar investments
Despite a dip in profitability, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific group is decidedly more optimistic about its future prospects now, as it makes significant investments in fleet and cabin products.
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NewsQantas docks ex-CEO Joyce’s final payout as report bares ‘considerable’ brand damage
The board of Qantas will cut former chief executive Alan Joyce’s final renumeration by more than A$9.2 million ($6 million), contending that some of his leadership decisions caused “considerable harm” to the airline’s reputation.
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NewsHigher fuel, manpower costs dent Korean Air Q2 profits
Korean Air reported a drop in its second-quarter operating profit, despite posting record revenues on the back of strong passenger and cargo demand.
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NewsCathay’s first-half profit down amid yield decline, rising fuel costs
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific group remained in the black its half-year earnings, though it saw its operating profit decrease on the back of shrinking yields and rising fuel costs.
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NewsCathay picks A330neo as future mid-sized widebody in 30-aircraft deal
Cathay Pacific has selected the Airbus A330-900 as its new mid-sized widebody replacement, after placing a firm order for 30 new aircraft with rights for another 30.
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NewsScoot to grow regional network as more E2s enter fleet
Scoot will take delivery of its third and fourth Embraer E190-E2 in September and October, as it adds two destinations to its Southeast Asian network.
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NewsSupply chain woes ‘significant’, but Singapore-based carriers remain ‘poised for growth’: consultancy
A new report from Alton Aviation Consultancy on the Singapore aviation sector has warned that supply chain issues – including a shortage of jets – are likely to persist into the medium term, even as the country’s airlines remain “poised for growth”.
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NewsIndiGo reveals new business class product with Recaro as seat supplier
IndiGo has officially unveiled its new business-class product, picking Recaro as its supplier for the new seats that will be found on new Airbus A321neos.
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NewsBearing seizure likely caused nose-wheel loss on Taipei-bound Scoot 787
Investigators have pointed to a seizure in the inboard bearing of a Scoot Boeing 787-9’s nose gear as a likely reason for detachment of its left-hand nose wheel.
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NewsAustralia to boost competitiveness in Sydney airport slot reform
The Australian government will introduce new legislation to boost competitiveness at Sydney airport, including freeing up more take-off and landing slots and easing barriers for new operators.
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NewsAirAsia X now targets year-end completion of AirAsia Aviation acquisition
AirAsia X is aiming to complete the acquisition of sister company AirAsia Aviation by December, as both companies eye a “new era” following its completion.
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Airline BusinessYields hold strong for Japanese majors as uneven recovery continues
While its peers around the region warn of declining yields, Japan’s two largest carriers appear to buck the trend with yields holding strong – even on their domestic networks.
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NewsJapanese majors’ first-quarter profit down as rising costs bite
Japan’s two largest carriers reported a drop in profit for the April-June quarter, despite seeing an increase in revenues.
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NewsSIA sees Q1 profit shrink on lower yields, higher fuel costs
Singapore Airlines Group reported a drop in its first-quarter operating profit – its first decline recorded post-pandemic – as it was impacted by falling yields and a rise in fuel costs.
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Airline BusinessWhy Rex’s attempt to take on Australia’s jet duopoly ended in failure
Rex’s short-lived foray into mainline operations fails to gain altitude after regional carrier files for voluntary administration. Where did it go wrong?
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NewsHAECO extends Cargolux base maintenance support
HAECO has renewed a base maintenance contract with cargo operator Cargolux for another three years from 2026.
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NewsAir NZ drops 2030 climate targets, raising questions about Dash 8-300 replacement
Air New Zealand has axed its interim climate targets, stating that measures needed to meet the target were unaffordable and not readily available.
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NewsCollins shifts Singapore manufacturing facility to Seletar Aerospace Park
Collins Aerospace will build a new manufacturing facility in Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park, relocating from its existing premises in Bedok, located in the country’s east.
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NewsAir Tahiti orders four ATR 72s
Air Tahiti has placed an order for four ATR 72-600s, adding to its existing fleet of ATR turboprops.
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NewsSaurya Airlines CRJ200 fatally crashes during take-off from Kathmandu
A Bombardier CRJ200 operated by Nepalese carrier Saurya Airlines has crashed during take-off from Kathmandu airport, with fatalities among those on board.