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Cathay Pacific today announced that it will increase the frequency of its service to Boston with the addition of three weekly flights to offer passengers a daily non-stop service from Hong Kong commencing 26 March 2017.
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On September 1, the ceremony for the maiden flight of Air China Shanghai-San Jose was held at Terminal 2 of Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Singapore Airlines has announced the appointment of Mr Lee Kim Shin to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 September 2016.
BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based global aircraft leasing company has placed a firm order for five more A321 aircraft in addition to an order announced in January for 30 A320 Family aircraft which included 15 A321s (eight A321neo and seven A321ceo).
Asia
Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways, the flag carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan, today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. “The delivery of our first Dreamliner marks a new and exciting chapter in our long-standing relationship with Boeing that began back in 1996,” said Valeriy Tyan, Director General, Uzbekistan Airways. “We are delighted that as early as ... <a title="Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner to Uzbekistan Airways" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/boeing-delivers-first-787-dreamliner-uzbekistan-airways/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner to Uzbekistan Airways">Read more</a>
Thai Airways International (THAI) has become the eighth operator of the A350 XWB, following the delivery today of the first of 12 aircraft set to join the carrier’s fleet.
Vietjet today announced its two international routes connecting Hanoi with Taipei and Ho Chi Minh City with Kaohsiung (Taiwan) as well as increasing the flight frequency Ho Chi Minh City-Tainan route to five return flights a week.
Hong Kong Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the national flag carrier of Brunei Darussalam, signed a codeshare agreement to provide travellers with enhanced connections in Asia.
Asia
The first A350 XWB for China Airlines has rolled out from cabin furnishing & engine installation at the Airbus Toulouse Final Assembly Line.
On August 25, 2016, Air China held a press conference in Chengdu, announcing that their Chengdu-Sydney service will begin on November 11, 2016.