Jet Airways to launch dedicated freighter operations
Jet Airways services will be operated by A330-200F aircraft wet-leased from strategic-partner Etihad Airways and will have an operating base in New Delhi.
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Cathay Pacific 2014 net profit up 20.2%
The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable profit of HK$3,150 million for 2014. This compares to a profit of HK$2,620 million in 2013. Earnings per share were HK80.1 cents compared to HK66.6 cents in 2013. Turnover for the year increased by 5.5% to HK$105,991 million. In the first half of 2014 the Group’s business was … Read more
Tigerair Philippines announces new routes to Legazpi and Puerto Princesa
Tigerair Philippines will launch daily flights from Manila to Legazpi and five times weekly flights from Cebu to Puerto Princesa beginning March 29, 2015.
Air China to open Beijing – Minsk – Budapest service
The four-time weekly Beijing-Minsk-Budapest services CA721/722 will be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
New airline in Malaysia, flymojo to buy up to 40 CSeries aircraft
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and FlyMojo announced today that the parties have signed LOI for the sale and purchase of 20 CS100 aircraft.
Cebu Pacific announces new flights to Doha
Cebu Pacific Air will launch twice weekly direct flights between Manila and Doha, Qatar, starting June 4, 2015. Cebu Pacific Air will be the only Philippine carrier flying between these two cities, serving more Global Filipinos in the Middle East. The non-stop service departs Manila every Monday and Thursday, at 9:35pm. It arrives in Doha at … Read more
Philippine Airlines launches new route to China
Its newest destination from March 29 is Jinjiang, a city located in Fujian province. The city, known for its foreign-owned factories in the clothing and footwear industry, has seen the rise of migrant workers in recent years. Philippine Airlines President and Chief Operating Officer Jaime J. Bautista said: “A large number of Chinese-Filipinos trace their roots … Read more
CASA approves Indonesia AirAsia X Melbourne to Bali direct flight
Indonesia AirAsia X announced it has been granted approval to fly direct between Melbourne and Bali (Denpasar) by Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The long haul low fare airline will commence its services from 18th March 2015 with two flights per week between Melbourne and the popular Indonesian island getaway, increasing to five flights per week starting from 1st April 2015. Co-Founder and Group CEO of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have … Read more
Vietnam Airlines reveals livery of its first A350 XWB
The first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has been rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse on Friday 6th March, featuring the airline’s updated distinctive blue and gold lotus livery. The aircraft, which will be leased from AerCap, is now entering the advanced stage of production. This will include installation of the engines, … Read more
Cathay Pacific adds Kolkata to growing freighter network
Cathay Pacific Airways announced a further expansion of its freighter network with the launch of a new service to Kolkata, India, commencing 11 March 2015. Cathay Pacific will become the only carrier providing direct freighter services between Kolkata and Hong Kong. The scheduled service will operate twice a week on a Hong Kong-New Delhi-Kolkata- Hong … Read more