Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has reported an operating profit of US$97.7 million in 2014, an increase of 35% over 2013 and the highest in the company’s 13 year history. Net profit fell by 62% to US$19.3 million due to a one-off revaluation of external debt of US$49 million caused by the devaluation of the … Read more
Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it will launch an additional three-times-weekly direct service between Hong Kong and San Francisco commencing 11 June 2015. The three extra flights, operating as CX892/893, will bring the total number of Cathay Pacific flights between Hong Kong and San Francisco to 17 a week, providing more choice, greater convenience and improved … Read more
Air China will commence nonstop service from Chengdu to Colombo on February 10, 2015, giving travelers easy access to a magical and romantic tropical land.
China Aircraft Leasing Company the leading independent aircraft operating lessor in China, firmed up its contract in December 2014 with Airbus for 100 A320.
Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines today announced the delivery of the airline’s first 787 Dreamliner. With this delivery, Azerbaijan Airlines becomes the first airline in the Commonwealth of Independent States to operate the 787. The airplane will play a key role in the Baku-based airline’s strategic plan to expand its long-haul fleet. “We are delighted to receive this … Read more
Boeing and Malaysia Airlines celebrated the carrier’s 100th 737 direct delivery today. The airplane, a Next-Generation 737-800, is scheduled to arrive in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sunday. “The 737 has, and continues to be, an amazing aircraft for our airline with its consistent reliability, unmatched economics and innovation in passenger comfort,” said Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, group chief executive officer, … Read more
Boeing and BOC Aviation have finalized an order for two additional 737-800s, valued at $186 million at current list prices.
The aircraft, leased from Singapore-based leasing firm Avation, is the first out of five that the airline will receive until July next year.
AirAsia X, the long haul affiliate of Asia’s largest low cost airline, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 55 A330neo aircraft. This is the largest single order to date for the best-selling A330 Family and reaffirms AirAsia X’s position as the biggest A330 airline customer worldwide, having now ordered a total of 91 … Read more
EVA Air is introducing more flights between Kaohsiung and Japan, expanding its network from Southern Taiwan to Northeast Asia. The airline will launch a regular Kaohsiung – Osaka route every day from February 5th 2015. Travelers can start to make reservation from now on and expect non-stop service between the second biggest country of Taiwan … Read more