- Malaysia Airlines Posts Loss, AirAsia Profit Down[Aug. 24, 2011]
Malaysia Airlines said Tuesday it suffered a second straight quarterly loss in the three months ending in June, while budget carrier AirAsia reported a 48% drop in net profit due to soaring fuel costs.
- Incident: Qatar B773 and Juneyao A320 Near Shanghai on Aug. 13th 2011, Fuel Emergency or Not[Aug. 25, 2011]
A Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300, registration A7-BAC performing flight QR-888 from Doha (Qatar) to Shanghai (China), needed to enter a holding around 14:40 p.m. L (06:40 a.m. Z) while on approach to Shanghai's Pudong Airport due to weather. The crew subsequently decided to divert to Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport at 15:10 p.m. L and declared emergency due to being low on fuel.
- Chile Court Delays LAN-TAM Takeover Decision[Aug. 24, 2011]
A Chilean court on Wednesday delayed a decision on a challenge to Chilean airline LAN's planned takeover of Brazilian carrier TAM, a deal that awaits approval from the country's antitrust regulator.
- Juneyao Airlines Responses to Rumors on "Qatar Airways' Alternate Landing"[Aug. 25, 2011]
In recent days, there have various rumors on "Qatar Airways' alternate landing" spreading on the Internet, which involves Juneyao Airlines to some extent. In this regard, Juneyao Airlines makes the following statement:
- Cathay Pacific to Introduce Premium Economy on Sydney-HK Flights[Aug. 24, 2011]
Cathay Pacific will introduce its all-new premium economy service in March 2012, with Sydney travellers among the first to sample the seats and cabin.
- Air New Zealand Profit Hit by Fuel Prices, Disasters[Aug. 24, 2011]
National carrier Air New Zealand Ltd. reported a lower profit on Thursday, as natural disasters in key markets and high fuel prices crimped earnings.
- Japan's ANA Dreamliner Flights to Begin in October[Aug. 23, 2011]
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) said Tuesday it will conduct the first commercial flights of Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Tokyo to Hong Kong in October, followed by regular services to Beijing and Frankfurt.
- Haikou Announced Provisional Measures to Encourage Air Passenger Transport Market[Aug. 24, 2011]
Haikou municipal government recently announced "Provisional Measures on Encouraging Operation of Air Passenger Transport in Haikou", Economic Daily reported.
- Qantas's Annual Profit Doubles as Takeover Rumors Swirl[Aug. 24, 2011]
Australian carrier Qantas Airways has seen annual profits double, as strong domestic demand offset a drop in its international business.
- Qantas Cuts Business Class on Melbourne-HK, A330 Replaces 747[Aug. 24, 2011]
When Qantas cuts the Hong Kong-London Heathrow extension of its Melbourne-Hong Kong flights in March, it will also downsize the plane used from a Boeing 747-400 to an Airbus A330.