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IndiGo takes delivery of its first A320neo

IndiGo has taken delivery of its first A320neo. The delivery makes IndiGo the first A320neo operator in India and in Asia.“The A320neo aircraft will enable us to continue to offer affordable air transportation and a new flying experience for our customers. The fuel efficient aircraft will be part of a new phase of our growth and ... <a title="IndiGo takes delivery of its first A320neo" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/indigo-takes-delivery-first-a320neo/" aria-label="Read more about IndiGo takes delivery of its first A320neo">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 11, 2016 · 1 min read

Cathay Pacific posts profit increase of 90.5% to HK$6 billion in 2015

The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable profit of HK$6,000 million for 2015. This compares to a profit of HK$3,150 million in 2014. Earnings per share were HK152.5 cents compared to HK80.1 cents in the previous year. The Group’s performance in 2015 was better than in 2014, with the business benefiting from low fuel prices. ... <a title="Cathay Pacific posts profit increase of 90.5% to HK$6 billion in 2015" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cathay-pacific-posts-profit-increase-90-5-hk6-billion-2015/" aria-label="Read more about Cathay Pacific posts profit increase of 90.5% to HK$6 billion in 2015">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 9, 2016 · 5 min read

SilkAir to offer direct charters to Okinawa

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments As part of continuing efforts to promote a direct Singapore-Okinawa air link, SilkAir, the Okinawa Prefecture Government (OPG) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have worked together to launch a series of seven direct SilkAir charter flights between Singapore and Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, between 1 and 25 June 2016.The ... <a title="SilkAir to offer direct charters to Okinawa" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/silkair-offer-direct-charters-okinawa/" aria-label="Read more about SilkAir to offer direct charters to Okinawa">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 9, 2016 · 2 min read

GECAS delivers three new Airbus A320s to Qingdao Airlines

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, has announced delivery of three new leased Airbus A320 aircraft to new customer Qingdao Airlines to expand the start-up carrier’s fleet.The aircraft are part of GECAS’ existing order book with Airbus. Qingdao Airlines started domestic operations in 2014 and currently operates a ... <a title="GECAS delivers three new Airbus A320s to Qingdao Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/gecas-delivers-three-new-airbus-a320-to-qingdao-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about GECAS delivers three new Airbus A320s to Qingdao Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 7, 2016 · 1 min read

Sanjiv Kapoor joins Vistara as Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer

Sanjiv will be responsible for managing a wide portfolio of Vistara’s commercial and planning functions, including strategy development and network planning

AT Staff Mar 7, 2016 · 3 min read

Cathay Pacific seen posting wider hedging loss as oil drops

Crude oil’s plunge to the cheapest level in more than a decade helped the global airline industry boost profit forecasts. One airline that hasn’t fully benefited is Cathay Pacific Airways.The marquee Hong Kong airline reported an unrealized fuel-hedging loss of HK$7.42 billion ($954 million) as of end-June — and oil prices have slumped a further ... <a title="Cathay Pacific seen posting wider hedging loss as oil drops" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cathay-seen-posting-wider-hedging-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Cathay Pacific seen posting wider hedging loss as oil drops">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 7, 2016 · 3 min read

Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct flight to Okayama, Japan

Commencing on 28 March 2016, Hong Kong Airlines will be the first and only carrier providing direct daily flight service between Hong Kong and Okayama, Japan. The new service will be operated by an all-economy class Airbus A320 aircraft, further strengthen the airline’s network in Japan. Okayama is situated in the southeastern Chugoku region and ... <a title="Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct flight to Okayama, Japan" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hong-kong-airlines-launches-new-direct-flight-to-okayama-japan/" aria-label="Read more about Hong Kong Airlines launches new direct flight to Okayama, Japan">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 4, 2016 · 2 min read

Air China to start Chongqing-Dubai service

On March 3, 2016, Air China announced at a press conference held in Chongqing that it would start Chongqing-Dubai service on April 2, 2016. The nonstop service will be the first of the kind from Chongqing to Dubai, and also Air China’s second international link to the Middle East following the launch of its Beijing-Dubai ... <a title="Air China to start Chongqing-Dubai service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-china-to-start-chongqing-dubai-service/" aria-label="Read more about Air China to start Chongqing-Dubai service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 4, 2016 · 2 min read

Singapore Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A350-900

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Singapore Airlines has today taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 from the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse. It is the first of 67 A350 aircraft on firm order, including seven of an ultra-long-range variant for which Singapore Airlines will be the launch customer. Today’s significant milestone was marked ... <a title="Singapore Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A350-900" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/singapore-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-airbus-a350-900/" aria-label="Read more about Singapore Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A350-900">Read more</a>

AT Staff Mar 2, 2016 · 3 min read

Airbus lands $2.9 billion order from Air China for A330

Airbus Group SE landed a $2.9 billion order for wide-body jets from Air China Ltd. ahead of Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for a finishing facility near Beijing for the same plane model. Air China, the country’s third-largest carrier by passenger volume, is buying 12 A330-300s, though it listed the planes’ January 2013 purchase prices in a ... <a title="Airbus lands $2.9 billion order from Air China for A330" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/airbus-lands-2-9-billion-order-from-air-china-for-a330-jets/" aria-label="Read more about Airbus lands $2.9 billion order from Air China for A330">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 29, 2016 · 2 min read