Asia

Air Astana Boosts Frequencies on Services to Uzbekistan

Air Astana will be increasing the frequency of services from both Almaty and Astana to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan

Cathay Pacific Airways Expects 2018 Profit After Revamp

Cathay Pacific Airways forecasts an end to a record two-year run of losses after job cuts and better service offerings in an overhaul.

Lufthansa Consulting Commissioned by Turkmenistan Airlines to Access Compliance to International Air Safety Standards

Turkmenistan Airlines recently experienced difficulties in satisfying relevant EASA requirements and is taking matters in this regard very seriously.

Airbus and Japan Airlines Sign Flight Hour Services Contract

Airbus confirms the growing success of its Flight Hour Services (FHS) business in Japan with a new contract with Japan Airlines.

SilkAir To Connect Singapore and Busan With Direct Flights

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, this year.

Vietnamese Airlines Granted Access to the U.S. Market

The FAA today announced that Vietnam complies with international safety standards and has been granted a Category 1 rating.

Japan Airlines’ First A350 XWB Takes Shape in the Final Assembly Line

Final assembly of the first A350-900 for Japan Airlines has begun and is taking shape at the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France.

Cash-strapped Jet Airways Approves Rescue Deal

Crash-strapped Indian airline Jet Airways' Board today considered and approved a Bank led Provisional Resolution Plan (BLPRP).

Singapore Airlines Adds Third Daily Flight to Osaka

With the third daily service to Osaka, the Singapore Airlines Group will operate a combined 114 weekly flights between Singapore and Japan.

Air Astana Records US$5.3M Net Profit in 2018 on Higher Revenues

Air Astana has declared an unaudited net profit for 2018 of US$5.3m, driven by higher revenues and higher jet fuel costs.