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Vistara unveils its first A320 aircraft with livery

Marking the 82nd anniversary of JRD Tata’s first commercial flight from Karachi to Mumbai, Vistara welcomed its first A320 aircraft painted with the airline’s livery. The aircraft landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport at 1630hrs and was welcomed with the traditional water cannon salute. This was followed by a reception at the airport lounge ... <a title="Vistara unveils its first A320 aircraft with livery" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vistara-unveils-its-first-a320-aircraft-with-livery/" aria-label="Read more about Vistara unveils its first A320 aircraft with livery">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 19, 2014 · 3 min read

AirAsia recommences Kuala Lumpur – Hyderabad

AirAsia announced the recommencement of its international route from Kuala Lumpur to Hyderabad, India. The route will be serviced with daily flights, marking another enhancement to the airline’s extensive route network and further bridging the gap between Malaysia and the rest of the region. AirAsia Berhad Head of Commercial, Spencer Lee said, “We are very ... <a title="AirAsia recommences Kuala Lumpur – Hyderabad" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/airasia-recommences-kuala-lumpur-hyderabad/" aria-label="Read more about AirAsia recommences Kuala Lumpur – Hyderabad">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 1, 2014 · 1 min read

First A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines enters final assembly

Final assembly of the first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has begun at the Roger Béteille Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. Scheduled for delivery in mid-2015, the aircraft will see Vietnam Airlines become the first Asian airline to fly the A350 XWB and the second operator in the world of the all-new, fuel-efficient widebody. ... <a title="First A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines enters final assembly" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/first-a350-xwb-for-vietnam-airlines-enters-final-assembly/" aria-label="Read more about First A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines enters final assembly">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 30, 2014 · 1 min read

China Eastern receives first 777-300ER

Boeing and China Eastern Airlines celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 777-300ER. The new airplane is the first of 20 777-300ERs China Eastern has on order. “We are delighted to introduce our first 777-300ER in China Eastern’s new look in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the 777-300ER program,” said Liu Shaoyong, Chairman of ... <a title="China Eastern receives first 777-300ER" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/china-eastern-receives-first-777-300er/" aria-label="Read more about China Eastern receives first 777-300ER">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 25, 2014 · 2 min read

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand to codeshare

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have confirmed 6 January 2015 as the launch date for their alliance, with codeshare flights going on sale.

AT Staff Sep 23, 2014 · 3 min read

Jet Airways signs long-term training centre operations services with CAE

Jet Airways and CAE announced that they have signed a training centre operations services contract.

AT Staff Sep 17, 2014 · 2 min read

Hong Kong Airlines to fly to Sapporo

Hong Kong Airlines announced that commencing on 19 December 2014, the company will launch a five-time weekly service between Hong Kong and Sapporo, Japan. Airbus A330 aircraft will be deployed on the route, operating on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Mr. Li Dianchun, Commercial Director of Hong Kong Airlines said, “Hong Kong Airlines is ... <a title="Hong Kong Airlines to fly to Sapporo" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hong-kong-airlines-to-fly-to-sapporo/" aria-label="Read more about Hong Kong Airlines to fly to Sapporo">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 11, 2014 · 1 min read

Hainan Airlines launches Hangzhou-Xi’an-Paris route

Paris is Hainan Airlines' fifth European destination following its routes to Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Brussels and Berlin.

AT Staff Sep 5, 2014 · 2 min read

Xiamen Airlines receives first 787 Dreamliner

Boeing and Xiamen Airlines celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 787 Dreamliner. “We are excited to receive our first 787 Dreamliner which is also the first widebody airplane of our all-Boeing fleet,” said Che Shanglun, president and chairman of Xiamen Airlines. “With the innovative technology and exceptional efficiency, the 787 Dreamliner will be key ... <a title="Xiamen Airlines receives first 787 Dreamliner" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/xiamen-airlines-receives-first-787-dreamliner-2/" aria-label="Read more about Xiamen Airlines receives first 787 Dreamliner">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 30, 2014 · 2 min read

Air Astana re-launches Dubai service

Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, is scheduled to re-launch direct daily flights from Almaty to Dubai, the largest city of the United Arab Emirates on 1st September 2014. The existing four days a week service from Astana to Abu Dhabi will also continue to operate, with both services to the UAE being performed ... <a title="Air Astana re-launches Dubai service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-astana-re-launches-dubai-service-2/" aria-label="Read more about Air Astana re-launches Dubai service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Aug 29, 2014 · 1 min read