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Scoot to take over Jeddah services from Singapore Airlines

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments From 1 May 2016, Scoot will operate services to Jeddah, taking over from parent company Singapore Airlines. The transfer of operations to Scoot will result in an increase in capacity to and from the Saudi Arabian city and better optimise the utilisation of the SIA Group’s resources.  Singapore Airlines ... <a title="Scoot to take over Jeddah services from Singapore Airlines" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/scoot-to-take-over-jeddah-services-from-singapore-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Scoot to take over Jeddah services from Singapore Airlines">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2015 · 2 min read

EVA Air to purchase up to 24 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and two Boeing 777-300ER

Boeing today announced EVA Airways’ intent to purchase up to 24 787-10 Dreamliners and two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, which is valued at more than $8 billion at current list prices. EVA Airways will join the 787-10 launch customer team and will be one of the first airlines in the world to introduce the newest member ... <a title="EVA Air to purchase up to 24 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and two Boeing 777-300ER" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/eva-airways-intents-to-purchase-up-to-24-boeing-787-10-dreamliners-and-two-boeing-777-300er/" aria-label="Read more about EVA Air to purchase up to 24 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and two Boeing 777-300ER">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2015 · 2 min read

Jetstar Japan to launch three routes between Japan and Taiwan

Jetstar Japan has announced it will commence direct flights from three major Japanese cities – Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya – to Taipei before the end of the year. The low fares airline will initially operate three services a week on each route, quickly increasing to daily by the end of December, with its fleet of ... <a title="Jetstar Japan to launch three routes between Japan and Taiwan" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/jetstar-japan-to-launch-three-routes-between-japan-and-taiwan/" aria-label="Read more about Jetstar Japan to launch three routes between Japan and Taiwan">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 14, 2015 · 2 min read

Airbus completes painting of Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB

The first A350-900 for Singapore Airlines has been revealed in the airline’s livery following completion of painting in Toulouse. The aircraft is now set to move to the next stages of production, including the installation of engines and cabin furnishing, before starting ground and flight tests. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery to Singapore Airlines ... <a title="Airbus completes painting of Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/airbus-completes-painting-of-singapore-airlines-first-a350-xwb/" aria-label="Read more about Airbus completes painting of Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 13, 2015 · 1 min read

Air China adds flights to Newark Airport

The flights to be added four times a week will make Air China the only Chinese carrier serving Newark Airport. Up to now, Air China has been operating two daily flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to JFK Airport. In 2015, Air China has been cementing its global route network with its hub in Beijing ... <a title="Air China adds flights to Newark Airport" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-china-adds-flights-to-newark-airport/" aria-label="Read more about Air China adds flights to Newark Airport">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 13, 2015 · 2 min read

Airbus launches new Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900

Singapore Airlines has selected Airbus’ newly launched Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900 for non-stop flights to the US. Under an amendment to the carrier’s existing order for 63 A350-900s, seven of the aircraft will now be delivered with an Ultra-Long Range capability for flights of up to 19 hours. In addition, the carrier has ... <a title="Airbus launches new Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/airbus-launches-new-ultra-long-range-version-of-the-a350-900/" aria-label="Read more about Airbus launches new Ultra-Long Range version of the A350-900">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 12, 2015 · 3 min read

Bangkok Airways to open new direct route between Phutket and Hat Yai

Bangkok Airways has announced the launch of new direct route between Phuket and Hat Yai. The new service will serve daily flight starting from October 11, 2015 onwards. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways PCL said “Bangkok Airways foresees the potential of Phuket and Hat Yai as prominent destinations of leisure and business. Phuket ... <a title="Bangkok Airways to open new direct route between Phutket and Hat Yai" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/bangkok-airways-to-open-new-direct-route-between-phutket-and-hat-yai/" aria-label="Read more about Bangkok Airways to open new direct route between Phutket and Hat Yai">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 12, 2015 · 2 min read

First of Singapore Airlines A350-900s to serve Amsterdam

Singapore Airlines announced today that Amsterdam will be the inaugural destination for its new-generation Airbus A350 fleet, with services expected to begin by April 2016. The Airline has 63 A350-900s on firm order, the first of which is due for delivery in January. Prior to the introduction of Amsterdam services, the aircraft will be operated ... <a title="First of Singapore Airlines A350-900s to serve Amsterdam" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/first-of-singapore-airlines-a350-900s-to-serve-amsterdam/" aria-label="Read more about First of Singapore Airlines A350-900s to serve Amsterdam">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 11, 2015 · 1 min read

SpiceJet initiates major network expansion with six new aircraft

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments The airline has announced the induction of six new aircraft to its existing fleet strength in the next 30 days, a first of its kind initiative in the history of Indian aviation. The induction of the new planes is a part of SpiceJet’s comprehensive plan of operating an enhanced ... <a title="SpiceJet initiates major network expansion with six new aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/spicejet-initiates-major-network-expansion-with-six-new-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about SpiceJet initiates major network expansion with six new aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 11, 2015 · 2 min read

Cebu Pacific Air takes delivery of 33rd Airbus 320

Cebu Pacific took delivery of its 33rd brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft yesterday, October 11, 2015. This is the airline’s last aircraft delivery for the year. Delivered straight from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, the brand-new A320 is Cebu Pacific Air fourteenth aircraft that comes equipped with Sharklets. Sharklets are 2.4 meter wingtip devices that enable lesser ... <a title="Cebu Pacific Air takes delivery of 33rd Airbus 320" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cebu-pacific-air-takes-delivery-of-33rd-airbus-320/" aria-label="Read more about Cebu Pacific Air takes delivery of 33rd Airbus 320">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 11, 2015 · 1 min read