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North Asia NewsGE Capital Aviation Services delivers two new Boeing 737-800s to Skymark Airlines
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing unit of GE, announced delivery of two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft leased to Japanese low-cost carrier Skymark Airlines. Tiger Airways: Results of Annual General Meeting
The board of directors (the Board) of Tiger Airways Holdings Limited (the Company) is pleased to announce that all resolutions as set out in the notice of annual general meeting dated 12 July 2011 were duly passed by the shareholders of the Company at the annual general meeting held today (the AGM). Tiger Airways Singapore partners Airtropolis GSA for cargo services operations
Tiger Airways Singapore today announced that it has appointed a new partner for the carriage of cargo on its Airbus A320-family aircraft. AirAsia X partners British Government Foreign and Commonwealth Office to offer Chevening
AirAsia X, the long-haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia; Skytrax’s World’s Best Low-cost Carrier for 3 years running, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the British High Commission here in Malaysia to jointly-fund the Chevening scholarships for Malaysian students wishing to study in the United Kingdom. CEB reveals exclusive offers for Cebu Pacific †Citibank Visa Card
The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), in partnership with Citibank, the world’s most respected financial services company, announces the launch of the new Cebu Pacific Citibank Card. Fly-Thru with AirAsia from Hong Kong, Macau& Guangzhou
AirAsia guests planning on multiple-flight travel from Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou can now do so without having to apply for a transit visa, when AirAsia’s Fly-Thru service is introduced soon. CEB flies over 3.1 million passengers in Q2, posts 15% growth
The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) flew over 3.1 million passengers from April to June 2011 (Q2), exceeding its record Q2 2010 passenger volumes and load factors. AirAsia orders 200 A320neo aircraft
AirAsia, the largest low cost airline in the Asia-Pacific region, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 200 A320neo aircraft. AirAsia inks deal with CFM International for new aircraft engine
AirAsia confirms that their confirmed order of 200 Airbus A320neo aircraft will be powered by CFM International’s technologically-advanced LEAP engine at a signing ceremony between AirAsia and CFM International at the Paris Air Show today. Skymark to supply seats for Delta FFP award program
Skymark announced on May 17 that it will offer its seats as awards for Delta Airlines' Skymile FFP program from June 1. Skymark introduces new livery
Skymark announced on May 16 that its brand-new 19th 737-800 will start scheduled flights out of Haneda from May 23. CEB cuts fares to Singapore, South Korea as low as P999
The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) promotes its total of 43 times weekly flights to Singapore and 29 times weekly flights to South Korea in a seat sale from March 6-8, 2011 or until seats last, for travel from May 1-June 30, 2011. Skymark Airlines signs MoU for four A380s
Skymark Airlines, Japan’s third largest and growing airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of four A380s, the most advanced, spacious and eco-efficient airliner in service today. Vueling’s 'find a fare that suits the budget' is driving passenger loyalty
With the economic crisis, air passengers travelling for leisure are determining their flight destinations based on a set budget via its website www.vueling.com. Tiger Airways ink 3-year deal to grow its base at Changi Airport
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways Singapore has signed an agreement with Changi Airport Group to grow its base at Changi Airport for three years, from January 2010 to December 2012. Japan Airlines expands codeshare with Jetstar on Kansai-Cairns route
Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand its codeshare agreement with Jetstar Airways (JQ) from April 1, 2010, when JAL will place its ‘JL’ indicator on JQ-operated flights between Osaka (Kansai) and Cairns - a once-daily service commencing the same day. Skynet Asia Airways orders first Boeing 737-800 from AWAS
JAPAN : Skynet Asia Airways (SNA) of Japan today announced an order for its first Boeing Next-Generation 737-800. The aircraft will be leased from Dublin-based AWAS and go into service with SNA from summer of 2011, as the start of the airline’s fleet renewal program. Jetstar to launch future low fare flights into mainland China
AUSTRALIA : 25-Aug-2009 Low fares leader Jetstar will launch its first services into mainland China from 16 December 2009 with a four times weekly service between Singapore and Haikou*, capital of Hainan Province. Viva Macau Airlines Appoints World Aviation Systems as Australia GSA
Viva Macau Airlines is strengthening its presence in the Australian marketplace with the appointment of World Aviation Systems as its GSA to manage its passenger affairs in the Australian market. The appointment takes place with immediate effect. AirAsia offers 1,000,000 free seats
MALAYSIA : AirAsia Small fee the promotion is asking asking passengers to just pay the airport tax and admin fee of $12 / AFF MALAYSIAN airline AirAsia is giving away 1,000,000 free seats in a bid to boost domestic travel. Air Asia X Increases flight frequency
MALAYSIA : AirAsia X has announced (22-Apr-09) that commencing 1-Jul-09, it will increase the frequency of its flights between London, Stansted and Kuala Lumpur to a daily service. Japan Airlines to install Thales' TopSeries inflight system
JAPAN : Thales and Japan Airlines (JAL) jointly announce (31-Mar-09) that a letter of intent (LOI) has been officially signed to confirm the airlines’ acceptance of Thales’s proposal to install their TopSeries system on JAL’s B777 and B767 fleet. Thai AirAsia launches Bangkok-Bali service
MALAYSIA : AirAsia officially launched (20-Jan-09) its direct daily flights to Bali. To commemorate this occasion, AirAsia is offering special low fares online for flights to Bali from Bangkok. Bangkok-Bali is now on sale for THB999 one way. Booking period begins from 20-Feb-09 to 01-Feb-09, for travel period from 09-Feb to 30-Apr-09. Asiana Airlines launches code-share flights with Air Busan
Asiana Airlines will launch code-share flights with Air Busan starting starting 27-Oct-08. Reservation and ticket issues for code-share flights will start in 13-Oct. Passengers who have already made reservations or have been issued tickets prior to this date will be individually notified of the code-share flight details after 13-Oct 14:00 pm. Cebu Pacific to fly to Osaka
PHILIPPINES : Cebu Pacific will fly direct from Manila to Osaka, Japan three-times weekly starting on 20-Nov-08. Jin Air launches maiden flight between Gimpo (Seoul) and Jeju
Jin Air, Korea’s premium short-haul carrier, soared high with its maiden flight on 17-Jul-08. Jin Air aims to become Asia’s top premium short-haul carrier
Jin Air CEO, Jae Kun Kim, met with media on 17-Jun-08 and disclosed aims to make Jin Air Asia’s top premium short-haul carrier based on its own practical customer services. Jin Air is the new name of Air Korea, Korean Air’s premium short-haul carrier subsidiary
KOREA REPUBLIC OF : Jin Air, South Korea’s freshest airline has revealed its corporate image and slogan. Jin Air, until now known as Air Korea, Korean Air’s premium short-haul carrier subsidiary, held an open event on 15-Jun-08, in downtown Seoul announcing its corporate name, branding, corporate image and employee uniforms. Jin Air will commence operation on domestic routes in mid-Jul-08. StarFlyer enters system alliance with JTB for more corporate business
JAPAN : StarFlyer has entered Japan Travel Bureau’s (JTB) corporate account business travel reservations system, and will start sales targeting business travel by corporate bodies from 01-May-08. Skymark announces FY07 traffic result; passenger up 26%, load factor 77.2%
JAPAN : Skymark Airlines announced traffic results for FY07, with total passenger numbers up by 26% to 3.68 million from 2.91 million the year before. Load factor rose significantly from 63.7% to 77.2%, indicating that the airline has recovered from a fall in traffic which started from March 2006 when Skymark’s safety structure was questioned after a series of maintenance irregularities. The results also indicate that Skymark’s low pricing strategy has been generally successful. StarFlyer to operate charter services to Seoul
JAPAN : Japanese domestic low cost carrier, Star Flyer, announced plans to launch its first international services in Jul-08, with charter services from its home base of Kitakyushu Airport to Seoul, according to the carrier’s FY2008 business plan announced March 28, along with its 2008-2012 medium range plan. ANA considering launching or buying an Asian low cost carrier
JAPAN : (XFN Asia) All Nippon Airways Co (ANA) stated it is seriously considering launching or buying a new Asian low cost carrier. ANA confirmed it could have a low cost carrier as soon as by Mar-09. ANA considering establishing a LCC
All Nippon Airways, Japan’s second largest carrier, plans to establish an office in Hong Kong from Apr-08, as it researches the possibility of establishing an LCC in the region. Skymark Airlines extends discount fares for May
JAPAN : Skymark Airlines has notified the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on 29-Feb-08 of its extended discount fare plans for May-08. Asiana buys stake in low cost airline, Busan International Air
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has purchased a controlling 46% stake in proposed low cost airline, Busan International Air, as part of a sharp acceleration of budget airline activity in the North Asian country. Jeju Air orders five B737-800 aircraft
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation Premium: The Boeing Company announced that South Korea-based Jeju Air has ordered five B737-800s to meet future growth plans. The new aircraft are valued at USD370 million at list prices. Korean Air to establish LCC
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation PREMIUM: Korean Air announced its Board has approved plans to invest USD21.5 million to establish a new LCC, tentatively named Air Korea. The LCC will commence operation in May-08, and a separate corporate body for the LCC will be established within Dec-07. Oasis Hong Kong announces Value Partners as Strategic Investor
(CAPA) Oasis Hong Kong Airlines announced it has secured a USD30 million investment from the Funds under management of Value Partners Limited and its affiliates. The funds will be used for aircraft acquisition and the expansion of Oasis route network. Viva Macau selects Menzies Aviation for ground services and cargo handling in Sydney
CHINA : (CAPA) Menzies Aviation announced it has been awarded a three-year ground services and cargo handling contract by Viva Macau at Sydney Airport, commencing late Aug-07. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Viva Macau CEO, Con Korfiatis
CHINA : In an exclusive interview with Peanuts.aero, Viva Macau CEO, Con Korfiatis, discusses what makes Viva Macau different to other LCCs in the region, the airlines current position and growth plans, and the challenges the airline faces in its operating environment. Viva Macau, which commenced operations in 2004, provides long haul operates from its home base in Macau. The airline currently operates a fleet of two B767 aircraft, but has plans to expand its fleet to 15 aircraft within five years. Currently, the airline operates services to Pusan, the Maldives, Jakarta and Sydney, but plans to expand this network and route frequencies as it receives additional aircraft. Oasis Hong Kong eyes Korean market
(CAPA) Oasis Hong Kong Airlines appointed a Korean sales agent in an effort to strengthen its operations in Korea. Under the agreement with Holiday Airlines Co Ltd, travellers will be offered services on regional carrier, Hong Kong Airlines, from Cheongju International Airport, North Chungcheong Province, to Hong Kong, and connecting services to London and Vancouver, Canada, on Oasis Hong Kong Airlines. South Korea's Asiana says it has no plan for LCC.
(CAPA) - South Korea's Asiana Airlines said it has no plans at present to follow its rival, Korean Air, into Asia's budget aviation market. We are not considering launching a low-cost carrier, Air Asiana spokeswoman, Lee Chayoun, said. Korean Air to launch low cost airline within three years
(CAPA) Korean Air announced that it will launch a new low cost carrier within three years. The carrier has been studying the feasibility of a move since 2005 and is reacting to the invasion of its market by LCCs from China and Southeast Asia. Japan's ANA considers establishing LCC to serve Asia
JAPAN : All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japans second largest carrier, said it is considering creating a LCC to serve Asia. A decision will be made by 2010, when Tokyo's airports are set to finish runway expansions that could bring in more competition. StarFlyer and ANA to codeshare on Tokyo-Kitakyushu route
TOKYO April 12, 2007 - StarFlyer and All Nippon Airways announced plans to commence codeshare operations on flights between Tokyos Haneda Airport and Kitakyushu, from June 1 this year. China budget carrier Spring Airlines planning to go public in 2009 - report
Budget carrier Spring Airlines Co Ltd expects to list in 2009 to fund its fleet expansion, the China Business News reported, citing the airline's chairman Wang Zhenghua. Skymark expects profit improvements as it transitions to all-B737 fleet.
JAPAN : Skymark Airlines predicts (12-Jun-06) the phasing out of B767-300s and conversion of its fleet to a single fleet type (B737-800s) will increase profit margins by reducing fuel and operating costs. Jeju Air to launch in Jun-06.
Jeju Air, a Korean LCC, confirmed (02-Jun-06) plans to launch domestic services on 12-Jun-06 Sabre signs agreement with Jeju Air
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS (Sabre) - Sabre Airline Solutions today announced that Jeju Air has signed an agreement for the MRO solution offered through Sabre's recently established global alliance with Ramco. Airbus - Shenzhen Airlines receives its first two A319s
Shenzhen Airlines has taken delivery of its first two Airbus A319s today, becoming a new operator of this aircraft type in China. |
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