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Jet Airways orders 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes

Boeing and Jet Airways announced an order for 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes at the 2015 Dubai Airshow. The announcement marks the largest order in Jet Airways’ history and supports the airline’s replacement strategy to have the most modern and environmentally progressive airplane fleet. The order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, includes conversions of ... <a title="Jet Airways orders 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-orders-75-737-max-8-airplanes/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways orders 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 9, 2015 · 2 min read

Singapore Airlines to add Dusseldorf to its route network

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Dusseldorf will become the third German city in Singapore Airlines’ route network next year, when non-stop flights are introduced from Singapore. Flights are to be launched on 21 July 2016 using the all-new Airbus A350-900, which will be the latest addition to the Airline’s fleet. Subject to regulatory approval, ... <a title="Singapore Airlines to add Dusseldorf to its route network" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/singapore-airlines-to-add-dusseldorf-to-its-route-network/" aria-label="Read more about Singapore Airlines to add Dusseldorf to its route network">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 9, 2015 · 2 min read

New era begins for Cathay Pacific as airline unveils changes to aircraft livery

Cathay Pacific Airways today marked another important milestone for the airline as it unveiled a new livery that will be progressively introduced onto all the aircraft in its fleet. The livery was showcased on one of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft at a special event held at Hong Kong International Airport. Addressing guests at the ... <a title="New era begins for Cathay Pacific as airline unveils changes to aircraft livery" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/new-era-begins-for-cathay-pacific-as-airline-unveils-changes-to-aircraft-livery/" aria-label="Read more about New era begins for Cathay Pacific as airline unveils changes to aircraft livery">Read more</a>

AT Staff Nov 2, 2015 · 3 min read

Malaysia Airlines commences partnership with Universal Charter Malaysia

Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Universal Charter Sdn Bhd to provide scheduled air charter services between Kota Kinabalu to sectors in China beyond the airline’s network. Commencing from 15 December 2015 until 31 March 2016, the agreement will see 180 charter flights being operated from Tianjin, ... <a title="Malaysia Airlines commences partnership with Universal Charter Malaysia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/malaysia-airlines-commences-partnership-with-universal-charter-malaysia/" aria-label="Read more about Malaysia Airlines commences partnership with Universal Charter Malaysia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 30, 2015 · 1 min read

Jet Airways posts Rs.83 cr profit in Q2 of FY16

Jet Airways Group today announced a second quarter profit of INR 83 crores for the period ending September 30, 2015. The airline group’s second consecutive profitable quarter in the current financial year and a profitable Q2 after a gap of eight years provides further evidence of the progress in its three-year turnaround programme. Naresh Goyal, ... <a title="Jet Airways posts Rs.83 cr profit in Q2 of FY16" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jet-airways-posts-rs-83-cr-profit-in-q2-of-fy16/" aria-label="Read more about Jet Airways posts Rs.83 cr profit in Q2 of FY16">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 29, 2015 · 3 min read

Garuda Indonesia receives Boeing 777 in special livery

 Boeing today delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) to Garuda Indonesia in a special SkyTeam livery. The 777-300ER continues to play an important role in Garuda’s network expansion strategy. “We continue to grow our network with the SkyTeam alliance and the 777-300ER’s efficiency and economics allow us to stay competitive and with an interior that our ... <a title="Garuda Indonesia receives Boeing 777 in special livery" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/garuda-indonesia-receives-boeing-777-in-special-livery/" aria-label="Read more about Garuda Indonesia receives Boeing 777 in special livery">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 29, 2015 · 2 min read

Hong Kong Airlines adds Kumamoto (Japan) to its network

Commencing on 14 December, Hong Kong Airlines will be the first and only carrier providing direct link between Hong Kong and Kumamoto, Japan.  The new route will be operated by an all-economy class Airbus A320 aircraft. Hong Kong Airlines will launch twice-weekly flight service to Kumamoto, running on every Monday and Friday, and further strengthen the airline’s network ... <a title="Hong Kong Airlines adds Kumamoto (Japan) to its network" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hong-kong-airlines-adds-kumamoto-japan-to-its-network/" aria-label="Read more about Hong Kong Airlines adds Kumamoto (Japan) to its network">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 27, 2015 · 2 min read

Hong Kong Airlines launches direct flight to Krabi

Commencing on 13 November, Hong Kong Airlines will officially launch daily flight service to Krabi, Thailand. An all-economy class configured Airbus A320 aircraft will be deployed on the Krabi route. Hong Kong Airlines will be the only carrier providing direct link between Hong Kong and Krabi. Situated at the southern province on Thailand’s Andaman seaboard, Krabi ... <a title="Hong Kong Airlines launches direct flight to Krabi" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hong-kong-airlines-launches-direct-flight-to-krabi/" aria-label="Read more about Hong Kong Airlines launches direct flight to Krabi">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 27, 2015 · 1 min read

Air China starts Chengdu-Osaka and Chengdu-Tokyo services

Air China started Chengdu-Osaka and Chengdu-Tokyo nonstop services respectively on October 25, 2015 and October 26, 2015. As upgrades to the original Chengdu-Shanghai-Osaka and Chengdu-Beijing-Tokyo flights, the two nonstop services will spare passengers between Chengdu and other parts of southwestern China and Japan the trouble of having to transfer via Beijing or Shanghai. Based on the ... <a title="Air China starts Chengdu-Osaka and Chengdu-Tokyo services" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-china-starts-chengdu-osaka-and-chengdu-tokyo-services/" aria-label="Read more about Air China starts Chengdu-Osaka and Chengdu-Tokyo services">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 26, 2015 · 2 min read

SilkAir launches its inaugural flight to Malé

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, today launched its inaugural flight to Malé, Maldives. With this launch, SilkAir’s route network now spans 49 destinations in 13 countries. The inaugural flight departed this morning at 10.40am from Changi Airport and is expected to arrive at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport ... <a title="SilkAir launches its inaugural flight to Malé" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/silkair-launches-its-inaugural-flight-to-male/" aria-label="Read more about SilkAir launches its inaugural flight to Malé">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 26, 2015 · 2 min read