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Hong Kong Airlines celebrates inaugural flight to Kumamoto, Japan

Yesterday (14 December 2015) marked the inauguration of Hong Kong Airlines’ twice-weekly direct flight service between Hong Kong and Kumamoto, Japan. To commemorate the official launch of this new route, Hong Kong Airlines and the Kumamoto Prefecture has held grand celebration events at both the Hong Kong International Airport and Aso Kumamoto Airport.  All passengers ... <a title="Hong Kong Airlines celebrates inaugural flight to Kumamoto, Japan" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hong-kong-airlines-celebrates-inaugural-flight-to-kumamoto-japan/" aria-label="Read more about Hong Kong Airlines celebrates inaugural flight to Kumamoto, Japan">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 15, 2015 · 2 min read

Jet Airways to launch daily flights to Amsterdam from Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto

Jet Airways has announced the launch of daily non-stop services between India and Amsterdam, its new European gateway.  With effect from March 27, 2016, Jet Airways will operate two daily non-stop flights to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one each from its home hubs in Mumbai and New Delhi. Jet Airways will also operate a daily flight ... <a title="Jet Airways to launch daily flights to Amsterdam from Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-to-launch-daily-flights-to-amsterdam-from-mumbai-delhi-and-toronto/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways to launch daily flights to Amsterdam from Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 14, 2015 · 4 min read

Cathay Pacific to launch new service to London Gatwick

December 10, 2015 Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will launch a new four-times-weekly service to London’s Gatwick Airport on 2 September 2016, subject to government approval. The new service will complement the airline’s current five-times-daily service to Heathrow Airport for a total ... <a title="Cathay Pacific to launch new service to London Gatwick" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cathay-pacific-to-launch-new-service-to-london-gatwick/" aria-label="Read more about Cathay Pacific to launch new service to London Gatwick">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 10, 2015 · 2 min read

Hainan Airlines to launch service between Xi’an and Rome

Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines will open a new route between Xi’an, China and Rome on December 9, 2015. The maiden flight coded HU7971 will head to Rome early in the morning. The route connects the starting and end points of the ancient Silk Road. Chen Feng, chairman of the board of directors of Hainan Airlines, ... <a title="Hainan Airlines to launch service between Xi’an and Rome" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hainan-airlines-to-launch-service-between-xi-an-and-rome/" aria-label="Read more about Hainan Airlines to launch service between Xi’an and Rome">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 9, 2015 · 2 min read

Hong Kong Airlines adds frequency to Haikou

To cater for the growing market demand, Hong Kong Airlines will increase the flight frequency on its Hong Kong – Haikou route service from 7 flights to 9 flights a week commencing on 25 December. Mr. Li Dianchun, Commercial Director of Hong Kong Airlines said, “We are happy to see amazing growth in passenger traffic between ... <a title="Hong Kong Airlines adds frequency to Haikou" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hong-kong-airlines-adds-frequency-to-haikou/" aria-label="Read more about Hong Kong Airlines adds frequency to Haikou">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 7, 2015 · 2 min read

ANA launches new Narita-Wuhan route

ANA announced the opening of a new route between Tokyo Narita and Wuhan, China beginning on April 28, 2016. ANA boasts flights to more Chinese destinations than any other Japanese airline, and currently flies from Japan to 10 cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dalian, Shenyang, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Xiamen, Chengdu and Hong Kong. Wuhan is the largest ... <a title="ANA launches new Narita-Wuhan route" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/ana-launches-new-narita-wuhan-route/" aria-label="Read more about ANA launches new Narita-Wuhan route">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 7, 2015 · 2 min read

Jet Airways first Indian airline to receive CAT II authorisation for ATR fleet

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has received approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for CAT II authorisation of its ATR 72 – 500 / 600 fleet for low visibility operations (LVO). The CAT II authorisation from the DGCA makes Jet Airways the first Indian airline to receive these approvals for turboprop aircraft ... <a title="Jet Airways first Indian airline to receive CAT II authorisation for ATR fleet" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-first-indian-airline-to-receive-cat-ii-authorisation-for-atr-fleet/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways first Indian airline to receive CAT II authorisation for ATR fleet">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 4, 2015 · 2 min read

Bombardier delivers specialised Challenger 605 aircraft to the Hong Kong Government Flying Service

Bombardier announced today that it has delivered the first of two specialized Challenger 605 aircraft ordered by the Hong Kong Government Flying Service. This multi-role aircraft can be used for search and rescue, VIP transportation, medical evacuation, as well as other special missions. The Challenger multi-role aircraft will replace the existing search and rescue aircraft ... <a title="Bombardier delivers specialised Challenger 605 aircraft to the Hong Kong Government Flying Service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/bombardier-delivers-specialised-challenger-605-aircraft-to-the-hong-kong-government-flying-service/" aria-label="Read more about Bombardier delivers specialised Challenger 605 aircraft to the Hong Kong Government Flying Service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 3, 2015 · 2 min read

Garuda Indonesia launches Balikpapan – Jeddah flights

The national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia inaugurated flights from Balikpapan to Jeddah, via Medan, as an effort to expand its international network, as well as to meet the needs of Garuda Indonesia’s passenger for seamless connection to Jeddah from Kalimantan region. The Inauguration flight service from Balikpapan – Jeddah via Medan was conducted jointly by ... <a title="Garuda Indonesia launches Balikpapan – Jeddah flights" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/garuda-indonesia-launches-balikpapan-jeddah-flights/" aria-label="Read more about Garuda Indonesia launches Balikpapan – Jeddah flights">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 3, 2015 · 3 min read

Cathay Pacific announces 4% salary increment for majority of eligible Hong Kong staff

Cathay Pacific Airways today announced a 4% salary increment for the majority of eligible Hong Kong-based ground staff and cabin crew for 2016. The airline also confirmed it will give a discretionary bonus payment for 2015, based on one month’s salary, which will be paid to eligible staff in their December salary payment. Staff on a ... <a title="Cathay Pacific announces 4% salary increment for majority of eligible Hong Kong staff" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cathay-pacific-announces-4-salary-increment-for-majority-of-eligible-hong-kong-staff/" aria-label="Read more about Cathay Pacific announces 4% salary increment for majority of eligible Hong Kong staff">Read more</a>

AT Staff Dec 3, 2015 · 2 min read