- Malaysia Airlines Turns Profit, Plans Fleet Revamp and Cost Cuts[Feb. 02, 2008]
Emerging from the 2005 financial downturn with a record profit of 610 million ringgit in the first nine months of last year, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) hopes to boost its profit to between two billion and three billion ringgit by 2012.
- Hansung Airlines to Start International Service in June[Jan. 29, 2008]
Hansung Airlines is likely to start international flights around June this year.
- ANA Follows JAL in Hiking International Fares by 17%[Feb. 07, 2008]
All Nippon Airways Co said on Feb. 6 that it will raise regular international airfares for flights departing from and arriving at Japanese airports by 6% to 17% from Apr. 1 to pass on the effects of higher fuel costs to passengers.
- Air India May Stop Carrying Cargo Between Mumbai and Paris[Feb. 04, 2008]
Air India Cargo (AIC) may soon withdraw its cargo operations on the Mumbai-Paris route. Instead, it is likely to deploy its two freight aircraft in South East Asian sectors like Hong Kong and Singapore.
- Boeing Begins Major Assembly of First New 777 Freighter[Jan. 29, 2008]
On Jan. 29, Boeing mechanics began major assembly of the new 777 Freighter at the company's Everett, Wash., facility. The 777 Freighter will fly farther and provide more capacity than any other twin-engine cargo airplane.
- Boeing Enters into Agreement with TAL Manufacturing Solutions[Feb. 06, 2008]
On Feb. 06, the Boeing Company announced it has entered into an agreement with India-based TAL Manufacturing Solutions Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd., for manufacturing structural components for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner airplane program.
- Boeing, Cathay Pacific Airways Celebrate 777-300ER Delivery[Feb. 06, 2008]
Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways last week celebrated the delivery of the airline's newest 777-300ER. The airplane is painted in the unique "Asia's world city" livery that will help promote Hong Kong as the aircraft flies around the world.
- Indian Government Considers Air India's Proposal to Give Shares to Employees[Feb. 03, 2008]
The Indian government is considering a proposal by Air India to give out some of its equity capital as shares to the airline's employees to encourage their participation in running India's national carrier.
- Qantas Wins Inflight Wine Awards[Feb. 06, 2008]
Qantas has been recognised as having the Best First Class Cellar in the prestigious 2008 Cellars in the Sky Awards.
- ST Aerospace Renames SAS Component to ST Aerospace Solutions[Jan. 28, 2008]
On January 28, Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) announced it has renamed its European component repair facility, SAS Component A/S. The company is now known as ST Aerospace Solutions (Europe) A/S.