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Air India sued for $98M in US Federal Court for breach of Hajj contract

Dynamic International Airways launched a $97.7 million breach of contract lawsuit against Air India in New York Federal Court. Air India sub-contracted Dynamic International Airways for the year 2013 and 2014 for carriage of holy pilgrims from India to Saudi Arabia round-trip. Dynamic carried 47,976 passengers for Hajj 2014 and carried around 6000 passengers for ... <a title="Air India sued for $98M in US Federal Court for breach of Hajj contract" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-india-sued-for-98m-in-us-federal-court-for-breach-of-hajj-contract/" aria-label="Read more about Air India sued for $98M in US Federal Court for breach of Hajj contract">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 11, 2015 · 1 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 announces direct flights to Dubai from Amritsar and Kozhikode (Calicut)

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments SpiceJet, India’s low cost airline, has announced the launch of direct flights to Dubai from the cities of Amritsar and Kozhikode (Calicut).  With the launch of these flights, SpiceJet will be serving Dubai direct from eight Indian cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kochi, Madurai, Amritsar, and Kozhikode, with connections ... <a title="SpiceJet announces direct flights to Dubai from Amritsar and Kozhikode (Calicut)" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/spicejet-announces-direct-flights-to-dubai-from-amritsar-and-kozhikode-calicut/" aria-label="Read more about SpiceJet announces direct flights to Dubai from Amritsar and Kozhikode (Calicut)">Read more</a>

AT Staff Oct 7, 2015 · 1 min read

Ryukyu Air Commuter unveiled as launch customer for Q400 Cargo-Combi Variant

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that Okinawa-based Ryukyu Air Commuter Co., Ltd (RAC) is the unidentified airline that had signed a firm purchase agreement for five Q400 turboprop airliners previously announced in July 2014. RAC, which is a part of the Japan Airlines Group, is also the launch customer of ... <a title="Ryukyu Air Commuter unveiled as launch customer for Q400 Cargo-Combi Variant" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/ryukyu-air-commuter-unveiled-as-launch-customer-for-q400-cargo-combi-variant/" aria-label="Read more about Ryukyu Air Commuter unveiled as launch customer for Q400 Cargo-Combi Variant">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 30, 2015 · 3 min read

Cathay Pacific receives 70th Boeing 777

Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated a significant achievement with the delivery of the airline’s 70th 777 aircraft – also the last and 53rd 777-300ER (Extended Range) of its confirmed orders – that has made Cathay Asia’s largest operator of the 777 fleet. With the last delivery, Cathay Pacific’s 777 aircraft fleet comprises of 53 777-300ERs, 12 777-300s ... <a title="Cathay Pacific receives 70th Boeing 777" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cathay-pacific-receives-70th-boeing-777/" aria-label="Read more about Cathay Pacific receives 70th Boeing 777">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 28, 2015 · 2 min read

Cebu Pacific Air receives new Airbus A320 with Sharklets

Cebu Pacific accepted delivery of its 32nd brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft which arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last Saturday, September 26, 2015. This is the third Airbus A320 aircraft that the airline is set to receive this year. The brand-new Airbus A320 is the airline’s thirteenth aircraft that comes equipped with Sharklets. Sharklets ... <a title="Cebu Pacific Air receives new Airbus A320 with Sharklets" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cebu-pacific-air-receives-new-airbus-a320-with-sharklets/" aria-label="Read more about Cebu Pacific Air receives new Airbus A320 with Sharklets">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 27, 2015 · 1 min read

VietJet receives eighth Airbus A320

Last weekend, Vietjet’s brand-new aircraft, an A320 (coded VN-A662), landed at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City after flying from Toulouse in France. The aircraft – an A320 with Sharklet wingtips – is the eighth of the milestone agreement between Vietjet and Airbus for purchasing and leasing 100 aircraft. ... <a title="VietJet receives eighth Airbus A320" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vietjet-receives-eight-airbus-a320/" aria-label="Read more about VietJet receives eighth Airbus A320">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 27, 2015 · 1 min read

Hainan Airlines launches Beijing-Prague route

Hainan Airlines flight HU7937 landed at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague at 7:10 am on September 23(rd) local time, marking the successful inaugural flight of the carrier’s Beijing-Prague route, the first nonstop service between China and the Czech Republic. After the aircraft arrived at the gate, Hainan Airlines held a brief welcoming ceremony at Vaclav Havel ... <a title="Hainan Airlines launches Beijing-Prague route" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hainan-airlines-launches-beijing-prague-route/" aria-label="Read more about Hainan Airlines launches Beijing-Prague route">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 23, 2015 · 2 min read

Boeing strengthens cooperation with China

On the 23rd of September Boeing welcomed China President Xi Jinping to its widebody commercial airplane factory and announced several agreements that will broaden and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation between Boeing and China.  The agreements include orders and commitments for 300 Boeing narrowbody and widebody aircraft and expanded collaboration between Boeing and China’s commercial aviation industry.  Together, ... <a title="Boeing strengthens cooperation with China" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/boeing-strengthens-cooperation-with-china/" aria-label="Read more about Boeing strengthens cooperation with China">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 23, 2015 · 6 min read

Vistara receives its seventh A320

Having successfully operated in India with its existing fleet of six aircraft, Vistara took delivery of its seventh Airbus A-320. The steady and measured fleet expansion plan underlines Vistara’s commitment to domestic market as in a short span the airline has grown its fleet to seven taking the count to nine by December 2015. The new ... <a title="Vistara receives its seventh A320" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/vistara-receives-its-seventh-a320/" aria-label="Read more about Vistara receives its seventh A320">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 22, 2015 · 2 min read