Asia Pacific – Page 88
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InterviewHow Angela Ng gained front-row seat in Singapore’s evolving aviation sector
Having never professed an interest in aviation, Angela Ng secured a job in the sector and was hooked. She is now a director of development for the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.
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AnalysisHow Leonardo’s M-346 helped Italy to become a training Master
A little over a decade since the first customer example of Leonardo’s M-346 advanced jet trainer was handed over, the type is now in service with six nations, and supporting the instruction of new pilots for multiple other air forces.
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NewsAsia airline leaders see glass-half-full despite continued challenges
Given where passenger travel markets stood in Asia-Pacific this time last year, it is perhaps unsurprising that airline leaders from the region are taking a glass half-full approach to the current state of the market.
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Airline BusinessGaruda chief eyes streamlined, profitable future
The chief executive of Garuda Indonesia is determined that the carrier make the most of its new lease on life following a major restructuring exercise.
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NewsMalaysia’s MYAirline cleared for take-off
Malaysian start-up MYAirline has been awarded its Air Services License from the country’s regulators, paving the way for it to launch flights.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: November 2022 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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Airline BusinessRoyal Brunei chief talks up airline’s ‘cautious’ recovery path
Despite operating below pre-pandemic capacity, Royal Brunei Airlines is in no hurry to ramp up back to full capacity, as it eyes a more strategic path towards recovery.
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NewsSouth Korean low-cost operators narrow Q3 losses as international traffic soars
Three South Korean low-cost airlines cut their red ink in their third-quarter earnings, as passenger traffic continues to recover with the country’s easing of entry restrictions.
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NewsBangkok Airways again looks to replace aging A319s
Bangkok Airways will resume its hunt for a new narrowbody aircraft as Thailand’s air travel recovery picks up speed.
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NewsSIA to address 777-9 delays with -300ERs, not additional A380s
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will rely on the Boeing 777-300ER to accommodate delays in the 777-9 programme, and has no plans to reinstate surplus Airbus A380s while it waits for the new type.
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AnalysisChina’s ATR and E-Jet certifications: a warming to the West?
The certification of not one, but two Western programmes over the recent edition of Airshow China has raised some eyebrows. Amid growing rhetoric over a homegrown aerospace sector, the jury is still out on what China’s real intentions are.
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NewsBangkok Airways ekes out first profit since pandemic; Thai AirAsia widens loss
Two Thai operators posted stark differences in their third-quarter earnings, despite seeing a significant rise in their revenues as travel demand picked up.
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NewsHigher fuel prices punish SpiceJet in second quarter
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet saw its second quarter operating loss widen to Rs8.4 billion ($104 million) from an operating loss of Rs5.6 billion a year earlier.
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Airline BusinessHow Singapore Airlines Group is reaping returns after Covid crisis
From the early days of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) has stayed one step ahead of the game, putting it in a good position to reap 2022’s rebound in air travel.
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NewsAir India becomes AAPA’s first Indian member airline
Air India has joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), giving the trade body an active member in the fast growing Indian air travel market.
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NewsCathay targets full capacity recovery by end-2024
Cathay Pacific Group expects to reach pre-pandemic capacity by the end of 2024 – the first time the group has revealed a full recovery timeline – as it eyes a “measured and responsible” ramp-up in the coming months.
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NewsPAL parent posts Q3 profits as passenger revenue triples
PAL Holdings was in the black in its third-quarter earnings, retaining its profitable streak amid a three-fold jump in passenger revenue.
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NewsChina Eastern picks R-R for Trent 700 engine support
China Eastern has signed for Rolls-Royce’s engine support package for its Trent 700 engines, which power its Airbus A330 fleet.
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NewsAir Astana to lease three Boeing 787-9s
Air Astana has signed a deal take three Boeing 787-9s through lessor Air Lease as it continues with its fleet-upgrade programme.
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NewsBorder reopening a relief for Japanese majors but weak outbound travel remains concern
Japan’s two largest carriers are seeing a healthy boost in inbound travel demand following the country’s decision to ease travel restrictions a month ago, though they warn that China’s continued closure and economic headwinds will remain challenges.