- Orbitz Profit Tops Views on International Strength[Aug. 09, 2011]
Online travel agency Orbitz Worldwide Inc's quarterly net profit fell much less steeply than analysts expected, helped by strength in its international business.
- Singapore Airlines Orders Eight Boeing 777s[Aug. 10, 2011]
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said Wednesday it has placed an order for eight more Boeing 777-300ER aircraft worth US$2.3 billion at list prices.
- TransAsia Airways' Bid for Main Bourse Approved[Aug. 10, 2011]
Taiwan Stock Exchange Corp yesterday approved TransAsia Airways Corp's application for a primary listing on the main bourse, the exchange said in a statement.
- Malaysia's Investment Arm, AirAsia Parent to Hold Briefing[Aug. 09, 2011]
Malaysia's state investment arm, Khazanah Nasional, and Tune Air, the parent of budget carrier AirAsia , will hold a media briefing at 15:30 p.m. (07:30 a.m. GMT) on Tuesday, both firms said in a statement.
- Cebu Pacific Finalises Order for 30 A321neo Aircraft[Aug. 08, 2011]
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has finalised a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A321neo aircraft. The contract firms up a previously announced MOU signed in June. With this latest purchase agreement the fast-growing carrier has increased its total firm orders for the A320 Family to 71, of which 16 have already been delivered. The airline currently operates 25 A320 Family aircraft, including the 16 purchased from Airbus and nine leased aircraft.
- Clearer Skies Forecast for Bangkok Airways[Aug. 03, 2011]
Bangkok Airways expects a significant improvement in business performance this year, anticipating a 15% jump in year-on-year operating profit, a 29% rise in revenue and 17% growth in passenger volumes.
- Malaysia's MAS, AirAsia Shares Suspended[Aug. 08, 2011]
Malaysian Airline System (MAS) and rival AirAsia are planning a share swap that would give AirAsia's parent a 20 percent stake in Malaysia's national airline, a source with direct knowledge of the deal said on Monday.
- Japan Airlines May Seek Air France Venture[Aug. 08, 2011]
Japan Airlines Co., considering forming a venture on European routes with British Airways, may also seek a similar tie-up with Air France to bolster operations on the continent.
- BBA Aviation Sees H2 Growth Despite Global Fears[Aug. 05, 2011]
British aircraft services firm BBA Aviation Plc shrugged off global growth fears and expects a continued recovery in its markets on the back of increased flying activity helping second half.
- Boeing Unveils First Dreamliner for Delivery to ANA[Aug. 06, 2011]
Boeing Co. on Saturday afternoon rolled out the first 787 Dreamliner to be delivered to launch customer All Nippon Airways, decked out with the blue and white colors of the Japanese airline.