Adrian Schofield
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AirAsia X to buy Airbus A321XLRs; orders more A330neos
AirAsia X has placed its first order for the new extra-long range A321XLR and is buying more Airbus A330neos → Read More
New Philippines ATC system completes factory testing
A project to develop a new air traffic control (ATC) communication system for the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has achieved an important milestone with the completion of factory testing. → Read More
AirAsia’s cargo unit co-invests in EasyParcel
AirAsia is trying boost its cargo and logistics business by investing in and partnering with a Malaysia-based e-commerce and parcel delivery company. → Read More
Vietnam Airlines posts 1H profit rise on higher revenue
Vietnam Airlines reported a VND1.8 trillion ($77.5 million) pre-tax profit for the first half of 2019, up 21.8% year-over-year (YOY) and 13.6% above its planned profit. → Read More
Pakistan lifts airspace restrictions for airline overflights
Pakistan has lifted the restrictions that were imposed on much of its airspace for nearly five months, a welcome relief to airlines that have been forced to reroute overflights as a result of the closures. → Read More
Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa expand partnership
Cathay Pacific is set to expand its access to some key European cities, thanks to an expansion of its codeshare agreement with the Lufthansa Group. → Read More
India’s Vistara to launch Boeing 737 Singapore service
Indian airline Vistara is preparing to begin its expansion to international routes, with Singapore set to be its first destination outside India. → Read More
Airlines: Airbus A380 checks will not cause disruptions
Airbus A380 operators affected by a new inspection requirement are not anticipating any disruptions resulting from the checks, nor have early results turned up any new issues. → Read More
ANA widebody deliveries boost international services
All Nippon Airways (ANA) continues to upgrade its widebody fleet as the Japanese carrier recently took delivery of two Airbus A380, Boeing 787-10 and 777F aircraft for international passenger and freight services. → Read More
Air Kiribati bases international ambitions on E190-E2s
Pacific Island carrier Air Kiribati plans to extend its reach to international tourist markets with the introduction of Embraer E190-E2s. → Read More
New Caledonia’s Aircalin prepares for fleet overhaul
Aircalin, the national airline of New Caledonia in the South Pacific, is planning acomplete replacement of its fleet with the delivery of new Airbus widebodies and narrowbodies. → Read More
Qantas picks Mackay for second pilot academy location
Qantas has selected the second of two sites for the pilot training academy it is establishing to help address growing pilot hiring needs. → Read More
Former AirAsia chairman reportedly interested in Malaysia Airlines stake
A new group of investors reportedly is interested in buying a significant stake in Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), although such a move would conflict with the airline’s own recovery proposal. → Read More
Australian and UK Virgin carriers get go-ahead to partner
Australian regulators have given interim approval to a partnership between Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic that will see them cooperate in the Australia-UK market. → Read More
Fiji Airways suspends Adelaide route; Korean Air ceases Fiji flights
The popular Fiji leisure market is seeing some significant changes as Fiji Airways plans to suspend an Australian route and Korean Air terminates flights to Fiji. → Read More
SIA, Malaysia Airlines deepen partnership
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) signed an MOU June 27 to enhance the partnership between the two airline groups. → Read More
Peach Aviation posts fiscal net loss on Vanilla Air merger
Japanese LCC Peach Aviation slipped to a net loss in its fiscal year ended March 31, which the carrier partly attributed to costs associated with its merger with Vanilla Air. → Read More
Air Niugini sees progress on turnaround, fleet refresh plans
Air Niugini, Papua New Guinea’s largest airline, is making progress on a financial turnaround plan and is ready to begin a major fleet refresh, a senior executive said. → Read More
ATR sees market for STOL version in South Pacific
Air Tahiti says the short takeoff and landing (STOL) version of the ATR 42-600 will allow it to introduce turboprop service to more islands, and ATR predicts other airlines in the Pacific region will also find the aircraft attractive. → Read More
South Pacific carriers begin collaboration effort
Three members of the Association of South Pacific Airlines (ASPA)—Solomon Airlines, Nauru Airlines and Air Vanuatu—have launched a collaboration initiative in areas such as purchasing and safety, as they look for ways to address common business challenges. → Read More