All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 48
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Changi Airport eyes full recovery by year-end as Terminal 4 to reopen in September
Singapore’s Changi Airport is to resume operations at Terminal 4 in September, more than two years after shutting it indefinitely at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, as it eyes full traffic recovery to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year.
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HAECO, Diehl partner for narrowbody cabin upgrades
HAECO’s cabin solutions unit has teamed up with Diehl Aviation on three cabin product upgrades for narrowbody aircraft.
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Air New Zealand further trims full-year loss forecast
Air New Zealand has cut – for a second time – its full-year loss forecast, amid an uplift of travel demand following the country’s border reopening.
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ST Engineering, Safran ink multi-year CFM56 engine support agreement
ST Engineering’s commercial aerospace unit has entered into an agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines to provide engine maintenance offload for CFM56-5B and -7B engines.
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Cathay gets second drawdown extension for HK$7.8 billion government loan
The Hong Kong government has again extended the drawdown period for a HK$7.8 billion ($1 billion) loan facility for home carrier Cathay Pacific.
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Hong Kong eyes opportunities for air taxis in Greater Bay Area
Hong Kong has reiterated its commitment to expanding commercial helicopter and air taxi services to and from the Chinese mainland, even as current facilities remain underserved amid the pandemic.
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Malaysia Airlines completes first SAF-powered passenger flight
Malaysia Airlines has completed its first passenger flight powered by a blend of sustainable aviation fuels, as it targets rolling out similar flights in the near-term.
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PAL extends 777, A320 engine support with AFI KLM E&M
Philippines Airlines has extended two engine flight hour support contracts with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M).
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Nepal tightens flight safety guidelines following Tara Air crash
Nepal’s civil aviation regulators are looking to tighten guidelines for aircraft operations in adverse weather conditions, following the fatal crash of a Tara Air turboprop on 29 May.
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Japan’s Nakanihon operates first SAF-powered helicopter flight
Japan’s Nakanihon Air has operated the country’s first helicopter flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters.
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HAECO reshuffles senior leadership
HAECO has promoted company veteran Jacqueline Jiang as its new group director for airframe services, as part of a broader senior management reshuffle to take place in the coming months.
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Indonesia AirAsia parent cuts Q1 loss as costs decline
The parent company of low-cost carrier Indonesia AirAsia narrowed its first quarter loss, on the back of a reduction in costs.
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Air China eyes controlling stake in Shandong Airlines parent
Air China is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Shandong Airlines’ parent company.
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Tara Air Twin Otter crashed at 14,500ft; no survivors feared
Nepal’s civil aviation regulators have confirmed that the Tara Air turboprop that lost contact inflight crashed at a height of 14,500ft, with little hope of finding survivors.
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Rex makes second network cut in a week with five regional routes axed
Australia’s Regional Express has axed a number of regional routes – the second network reduction in a week – as it seeks to “improve” its financial performance.
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Thai AirAsia to raise Bt2 billion; eyes international recovery
Thai AirAsia is to raise up to Bt 2billion ($58.5 million) for “financial stability”, as well as future expansion into international markets.
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Jetstar reveals new livery as first A321LR delivery looms
Australian low-cost operator Jetstar has unveiled a refreshed livery for its incoming fleet of Airbus A321LR jets, the first of which is due to be delivered “in the coming months”.
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Vietnam Airlines narrows Q1 loss
Vietnam Airlines has cut its losses for the three months to 31 March, helped by an easing of pandemic curbs both globally, as well as within the country.
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Asiana acquisition still on track despite slower regulatory approvals: Korean Air
Korean Air’s acquisition of rival Asiana Airlines is “proceeding smoothly”, says the airline, as it doubles down on efforts to secure regulatory approvals in key markets such the USA and China.
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Jet Airways secures AOC; eyes Q3 launch
Jet Airways has received its air operator certificate (AOC) from India’s civil aviation regulators, a significant milestone that paves the way for its eventual re-launch.