Aviation News

Cebu Pacific’s latest order of 15 A320neo aircraft includes 10 ultra long range jets.

Cebu Pacific completes Airbus order with 15 A320neo jetsSINGAPORE – Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has inked a US$2-billion Purchase Agreement with Airbus for 15 A320neo...

Malaysia Airlines gets clearance for joint business with JAL, but yet to find strategic partner.

Clearance for Malaysia Airlines’s joint partnership with JALKUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) are ready to launch a joint business structure in 2020 following a...

Japan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines will jointly promote tourism between Malaysia and Japan.

Malaysia, JAL move a little closerKUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia Airlines Bhd and Japan Airlines (JAL) have received approval from Malaysian and Japanese authorities to...

oneworld alliance frequent flyers will soon have use of a branded lounge in Moscow.

World first lounge for Moscow airportMOSCOW - Airline alliance oneworld and Moscow Domodedovo Airport plan to open a branded lounge for member airline customers.

Thai Airways will place a greater emphasis on growing revenue from ancillary services.

THAI to outline rehab strategy in JanuaryBANGKOK – Thai Airways International (THAI) is preparing to submit a rehabilitation plan to the board of directors in January,...

Brussels will soon be better connected to Asia.

SIA’s back-to-Brussels service wins friendsSINGAPORE – Brussels Airport officials have welcomed the “huge potential” of Singapore Airlines’ return to the Belgian...

Boeing waits on the regulators to allow plane back in the air.

Boeing suspends 737 Max productionSEATTLE - Boeing said Monday that it would temporarily halt production of its grounded 737 Max jet starting in January, pending...

Hong Kong resident travel increased 5% in November.

Hong Kong residents escape the unrestHONG KONG – The political unrest in Hong Kong continues to have an impact on passenger numbers flowing through Hong Kong...

Qantas International CEO Tino La Spina with Australian Olympic bobsleigh team Hayden Smith and Australian Olympic skier Taylah O’Neill.

Qantas strengthens Japan connectionsSYDNEY - Qantas will become the first airline to launch non-stop flights between Melbourne and Tokyo’s Haneda International...

IATA expects 4.7% growth in passenger capacity in 2020.

Airlines: We’ve cleaned up our act – and there’s more to comeGENEVA – Airlines are cleaning up their act – in a big way.