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Jet Airways expands its operations to Bangkok

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is expanding its operations to Bangkok with the launch of new daily flights from its hubs in Mumbai and Delhi. With the introduction of these new frequencies, Jet Airways becomes the largest Indian airline flying between India and Bangkok. With effect from March 27, 2016, Jet Airways will launch ... <a title="Jet Airways expands its operations to Bangkok" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-expands-its-operations-to-bangkok/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways expands its operations to Bangkok">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 22, 2016 · 2 min read

Azerbaijan Airlines creates its own low-cost brand

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) announces plans on establishing a new brand – AZALJET, representing low-cost destinations of the airline.  Flights under AZALJET brand will be operated based on the existing infrastructure of Azerbaijan’s civil aviation from March 28, 2016.  Baggage and meals on board will be offered for additional payment on the flights operated under AZALJET ... <a title="Azerbaijan Airlines creates its own low-cost brand" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/azerbaijan-airlines-creates-its-own-low-cost-brand/" aria-label="Read more about Azerbaijan Airlines creates its own low-cost brand">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 19, 2016 · 2 min read

Daily Air commits to four Series 400 Twin Otters

During the Singapore Air Show, CAVU Aviation Finance announced the long-term lease of four Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft to Taiwanese operator Daily Air Corporation. The four Viking manufactured Series 400 Twin Otters will be delivered during Q2 and Q3, 2016 and will replace three Do228s currently operated by Daily Air under a Taiwan government ... <a title="Daily Air commits to four Series 400 Twin Otters" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/daily-air-commits-to-four-series-400-twin-otters/" aria-label="Read more about Daily Air commits to four Series 400 Twin Otters">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 19, 2016 · 3 min read

IATA Calls on Thai Government to Shore-up Competitiveness

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Thailand to address urgently safety, capacity and cost issues to keep Thailand’s aviation sector competitive. “Aviation is critical to Thailand’s economic success. It is the backbone of the tourism industry and provides critical global business links. We estimate that today aviation and related activities ... <a title="IATA Calls on Thai Government to Shore-up Competitiveness" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/iata-calls-on-thai-government-to-shore-up-competitiveness/" aria-label="Read more about IATA Calls on Thai Government to Shore-up Competitiveness">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 19, 2016 · 4 min read

Embraer projects demand of 1,570 new deliveries of 70 to 130-seat jets in Asia Pacific over the next 20 years

Embraer Commercial Aviation released its market forecast for Asia Pacific, which includes China. The Company believes that airlines will take delivery of 1,570 new jets in the 70 to 130-seat segment over the next 20 years (valued at USD 75 billion, at list prices), representing 25% of the worldwide demand for the segment, in the ... <a title="Embraer projects demand of 1,570 new deliveries of 70 to 130-seat jets in Asia Pacific over the next 20 years" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/embraer-projects-demand-of-1-570-new-deliveries-of-70-to-130-seat-jets-in-asia-pacific-over-the-next-20-years/" aria-label="Read more about Embraer projects demand of 1,570 new deliveries of 70 to 130-seat jets in Asia Pacific over the next 20 years">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 19, 2016 · 3 min read

AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur with Shantou, China

AirAsia launches its brand new four times weekly direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou, China. This will be the airline group’s 14th exclusive route into China from Malaysia, and flights will commence operations on 25 March 2016. The route is operated by AirAsia Berhad (airline code AK) on the Airbus A320 with 180 seat ... <a title="AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur with Shantou, China" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/airasia-connects-kuala-lumpur-with-shantou-china/" aria-label="Read more about AirAsia connects Kuala Lumpur with Shantou, China">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 1 min read

VietJet and Pratt & Whitney sing agreement to provide GTF engines for Airbus A320neo and A321

Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (“Vietjet”) has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to provide PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines for the airlines order of 63 Airbus A320neo and A321 aircraft. The agreement is worth US$3.04 billion and deliveries are expected to begin in 2017. “We are very pleased to choose the PurePower Geared ... <a title="VietJet and Pratt & Whitney sing agreement to provide GTF engines for Airbus A320neo and A321" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vietjet-and-pratt-whitney-sing-agreement-to-provide-gtf-engines-for-airbus-a320neo-and-a321/" aria-label="Read more about VietJet and Pratt & Whitney sing agreement to provide GTF engines for Airbus A320neo and A321">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 1 min read

Jet Airways to expand its operations to Dubai

Jet Airways, India’s international airline, is set to expand its operations to Dubai with the launch of new frequencies from its hubs in Mumbai and Delhi.  With effect from March 1, 2016, Jet Airways will launch a sixth daily frequency from Mumbai to Dubai. With the introduction of this new flight, Jet Airways will offer ... <a title="Jet Airways to expand its operations to Dubai" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-to-expand-its-operations-to-dubai/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways to expand its operations to Dubai">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 2 min read

ICRA upgrades Jet Airways ratings to investment grade

Jet Airways, India’s international Airline has been assigned an investment grade rating (BBB-) by credit rating agency ICRA (an affiliate of Moody’s).  ICRA has upgraded the long term rating of Jet Airways’ Non-Convertible Debenture programme and fund based facilities to [ICRA] BBB – (ICRA triple B minus) from [ICRA] BB (ICRA double B). The outlook ... <a title="ICRA upgrades Jet Airways ratings to investment grade" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/icra-upgrades-jet-airways-ratings-to-investment-grade/" aria-label="Read more about ICRA upgrades Jet Airways ratings to investment grade">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 18, 2016 · 1 min read

Garuda Indonesia Group and Airbus to expand longstanding relationship

Garuda Indonesia Group and Airbus signed today a Memorandum of Partnership covering enhanced Maintenance Training support to GMF AeroAsia and a plan to study together a revitalisation plan for the Garuda Indonesia Airbus fleet. The agreement was signed by M. Arif Wibowo, President and CEO, Garuda Indonesia and by Fabrice Bregier, President and CEO, Airbus. ... <a title="Garuda Indonesia Group and Airbus to expand longstanding relationship" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/garuda-indonesia-group-and-airbus-to-expand-longstanding-relationship/" aria-label="Read more about Garuda Indonesia Group and Airbus to expand longstanding relationship">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 17, 2016 · 2 min read