AirAsia receives its first A320neo
The aircraft is the first CFM International LEAP-1A powered A320neo in South East Asia and the second worldwide.
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Tianjin Airlines to launch the first Chinese flights from Auckland
Chinese airline Tianjin Airlines will launch the first Chinese flights from Auckland to Chongqing and Tianjin of China in December 2016.
Vietnam Airlines signs MOU for 10 more A350 XWB
Vietnam Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 10 more A350-900 aircraft.
Vietjet and Airbus sign US$2.39 billion deal
Vietjet and Airbus today finalised an order for 20 more Airbus A321s.
Demand for air cargo strengthens in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July 2016 showing robust growth in demand.
China Eastern Airlines to launch new Sydney service from Hangzhou
Sydney Airport will welcome a new direct China Eastern Airlines service from Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, on 16 November.
Cathay Pacific’s A350 commences long-haul operations with flight to Düsseldorf
Cathay Pacific’s new Airbus A350-900 was deployed on its first long-haul service on 1 September, operating Flight CX379 to Düsseldorf.
Jet Airways introduces in-flight entertainment with wireless streaming service
Jet Airways today announced the launch of an innovative and first of its kind inflight entertainment (IFE) service. Using wireless streaming technology, Jet Airways guests can now stream a wide variety of video and audio content directly on their own devices such mobile phones, tablets and laptops, redefining the way entertainment has been experienced on … Read more
Hong Kong Airlines appoints Ms Amy Tsang as General Manager, Alliances & Partnerships
Hong Kong Airlines has announced the appointment of Ms Amy Tsang to the role of General Manager, Alliances & Partnerships.
Cathay Pacific launches flights to London Gatwick on the Airbus A350
Cathay Pacific Airways today operated a near-full flight on its brand-new Airbus A350 from Hong Kong International Airport to London’s Gatwick Airport – the latest destination in the airline’s expanding network.