Aviation

ST Aerospace opens US$78mn Xiamen engine facility

The facility receives first CFM56 engine from Xiamen Airlines.

ST Aerospace opens US$78mn Xiamen engine facility

The facility receives first CFM56 engine from Xiamen Airlines.

Tiger Airways passengers increase 6% in September

But Tiger Airways Australia decline in passenger numbers due to reduced capacity and on a limited schedule relative to September 2010. 

Singapore Airlines denies report its budget long-haul carrier is ready for take-off in April

All other information mentioned by Straits Times like number of aircrafts planned to operate were also rebuffed.

SIA’s budget long-haul carrier ready for takeoff?

Other budget carriers may have reason to worry with operations reportedly starting in April. Singapore Airlines' low-fare long-haul carrier is said...

Airport logistics provider Pteris Global acquires AeroMobiles

The sale and purchase agreement was for the acquisition of 100% of the issued and paid-up capital of AeroMobiles.

Enough already!: SIA adds seats faster than they’re demanded

With 76.6% passenger load factor in August, the airline may continue to suffer drops if it doesn’t stop increasing capacity.

Tiger cries foul over Australian media report

The airline said a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation contained various inaccuracies.

SATS looking to sell UK food business

The company’s UK businesses, the Daniels Group and International Cuisine, account for 21% of its FY11 revenue.

Tiger Airways' Philippine operations put in question

A letter of complaint was filed against the airline before the Civil Aeronautics Board of the Philippines.

Qantas to heat up competition with Singapore Airlines

As Qantas is seeking to get a slice of the booming Asian aviation pie.

Tiger to face a tough market in Indonesia, says analyst

The airline’s progress in Indonesia is viewed positively but described as “just the start of an uphill battle”.

SilkAir launches flights to Koh Samui

This marks the airline’s third destination in Thailand, after Phuket and Chiang Mai.

Tiger Airways Singapore increases fleet to 20 aircraft

The airline is committed to increasing its total fleet size to 68 aircraft by December 2015.

Tiger Airways purchase of 33% stake in Mandala Airlines nears completion

The process is expected to be completed in around 90 days.

Changi Airport’s passenger movements jump 11.2% to 3.86m in August

And guess which countries posted the strongest regional traffic growth?

Asia Pac carriers’ profits to amount a whopping $2.5b in 2011

However, the region has seen the most dramatic downturn compared to 2010, when it delivered $8b profit.