Asia

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

Tigerair and Cebu Pacific get permission to coordinate networks

The Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) has approved the two low-cost carriers’ strategic alliance, which will enable them to build on their existing interline agreements. The approval of the alliance follows a thorough review by the CCS and enables Cebu Pacific and Tigerair to deepen cooperation for the Philippine and Singapore markets. In addition, Cebu ... <a title="Tigerair and Cebu Pacific get permission to coordinate networks" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/tigerair-and-cebu-pacific-get-permission-to-coordinate-networks/" aria-label="Read more about Tigerair and Cebu Pacific get permission to coordinate networks">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 21, 2015 · 2 min read

China Eastern Airlines receives its 50th A330

China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its 50th A330 aircraft at a ceremony celebrated on Friday 18th in Toulouse, France. Powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines, the A330-200 features a comfortable two class cabin layout seating 30 passengers in business class and 203 in economy. “We are very happy to take delivery of ... <a title="China Eastern Airlines receives its 50th A330" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/china-eastern-airlines-receives-its-50th-a330/" aria-label="Read more about China Eastern Airlines receives its 50th A330">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 21, 2015 · 2 min read

Hainan Airlines adds nonstop flights from Israel to China

China’s Hainan Airlines today announced it plans to begin nonstop service from Tel Aviv International Airport to Beijing on April 28, 2016. Hainan Airlines will operate flight three days a week, Tuesday, Thursdayand Sunday. The new flight complements the carrier’s existing domestic nonstop connections to Beijing and other major cities in China, such as Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Passengers can transfer ... <a title="Hainan Airlines adds nonstop flights from Israel to China" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/hainan-airlines-adds-nonstop-flights-from-israel-to-china/" aria-label="Read more about Hainan Airlines adds nonstop flights from Israel to China">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 20, 2015 · 1 min read

Philippine Airlines increases frequencies to Sydney

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is boosting services between Manila and  Sydney by shifting to daily flights from the current five weekly frequencies. Beginning October 25, 2015, flights depart Manila at 10:05PM via PR 211 every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, arriving Sydney at 9:30AM (AUS time) the following day. PR 213 departs Manila at 11AM ... <a title="Philippine Airlines increases frequencies to Sydney" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/philippine-airlines-increases-frequencies-to-sydney/" aria-label="Read more about Philippine Airlines increases frequencies to Sydney">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 17, 2015 · 2 min read

ANA celebrates roll-out of R2-D2 ANA Jet

The R2-D2 ANA Jet, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, rolled-out from the Boeing Everett Factory for the first time this morning. The R2-D2 ANA Jet is the first of three planes to be decorated with Star Wars characters as part of an agreement between ANA, Japan’s largest airline, and The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd.   “Today ... <a title="ANA celebrates roll-out of R2-D2 ANA Jet" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/ana-celebrates-roll-out-of-r2-d2-ana-jet/" aria-label="Read more about ANA celebrates roll-out of R2-D2 ANA Jet">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 13, 2015 · 3 min read

Air China to start Beijing-Montreal service

Air China will start Beijing-Montreal nonstop service from September 29, the world’s first transpacific nonstop service between Asia and Montreal. Montreal is Canada’s second largest city and important industrial, commercial and financial center. The forthcoming Beijing-Montreal service is part of Air China’s move to solidify its presence on the China-Canada market, meeting the ever increasing demand ... <a title="Air China to start Beijing-Montreal service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-china-to-start-beijing-montreal-service/" aria-label="Read more about Air China to start Beijing-Montreal service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 10, 2015 · 2 min read

Cebu Pacific Air introduces three new routes from Manila, Cebu and Davao

Cebu Pacific Air is set to launch direct flights from Manila to Fukuoka, from Cebu to Taipei and from Davao to Singapore in one day, opening up new markets for tourism and business.  “We look forward to seeing the ‘Cebu Pacific effect’ in the new routes we will operate. We’ve seen time and again how connectivity ... <a title="Cebu Pacific Air introduces three new routes from Manila, Cebu and Davao" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cebu-pacific-air-introduces-three-new-routes-from-manila-cebu-and-davao/" aria-label="Read more about Cebu Pacific Air introduces three new routes from Manila, Cebu and Davao">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 10, 2015 · 2 min read

Cathay Pacific launches Madrid service

Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will launch a new four-times-weekly service to Madrid, the capital city of Spain, on 2 June 2016 (subject to government approval). As the only direct link between Hong Kong and Madrid, the new service will provide greater convenience for business and leisure customers travelling between the two cities ... <a title="Cathay Pacific launches Madrid service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cathay-pacific-launches-madrid-service/" aria-label="Read more about Cathay Pacific launches Madrid service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 10, 2015 · 1 min read

50th A330 for Air China successfully completes maiden flight

The 50th A330 to be operated by Air China, which is also China’s first A330-300 with the increased 242 tonne maximum take-off-weight (MTOW) capability, has successfully completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. Displaying a special livery to celebrate the “50th A330 for Air China”, the aircraft will be delivered to the Chinese carrier in ... <a title="50th A330 for Air China successfully completes maiden flight" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/50th-a330-for-air-china-successfully-completes-maiden-flight/" aria-label="Read more about 50th A330 for Air China successfully completes maiden flight">Read more</a>

AT Staff Sep 7, 2015 · 1 min read