Vistara Becomes Third Full-Service Airline in India
A joint venture between India’s Tata conglomerate and Singapore Airlines, Vistara is headquartered in New Delhi and will initially operate flights to Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Malaysia to Turn Oil-Palm Land into Airport City
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) plans to convert some of the oil-palm plantations surrounding Kuala Lumpur’s main air terminal into attractions such as theme parks, concert halls and golf courses in order to attract businesses and visitors.
China flies first Airbus A380 superjumbo
An Airbus A380 jet touched down at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport on Monday, marking the superjumbo jet’s first commercial flight in China.
Nok Air and Scoot to set up low cost airline
Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot have announced plans to set up a new low cost airline in the Asia-Pacific region.
Singapore Airlines profits rise in Q2
Singapore Airlines has reported that its net profit for the second quarter rose almost 80 percent, boosted by the sale of aircraft, spare engines as well as increased passenger traffic.
Profits fall at Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines said on Thursday net profit for the six months to September dropped 17.8 percent, as the strong yen and rising fuel costs hit its bottom line.
Airbus in landmark deal with Japan Airlines
Aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus has announced its first deal with Japanese carrier Japan Airlines (JAL).
AirAsia X plans fleet expansion
Malaysian long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X says it plans to use proceeds from a public listing to more than triple its fleet in the next four years to meet demand in Asia-Pacific.
Qantas welcomes new investor to Jetstar Hong Kong
Hong Kong-based shipping and property giant Shun Tak Holdings, founded by Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho, has bought a 33.3 percent stake in new budget airline Jetstar Hong Kong.
Singapore Airlines FY profit up 12.8 percent
Singapore Airlines said its net profit in the year ending March “improved” 12.8 percent, boosted by surplus from the sale of aircraft, spares and spare engines, but warned the outlook remained bleak.
