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Cathay 'faces reality' with budget airline buy, say analysts
AFP, Published on 02/04/2019
» HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific's purchase of rival HK Express was an inevitable plunge into the no-frills market as the premier marque belatedly faces the reality that it can no longer ignore the budget sector, analysts say.
Thailand admits 'urgent' need to improve aviation safety
AFP, Published on 31/03/2015
» BANGKOK - Thai authorities Monday said they would use special powers under junta rule to "urgently" improve airline safety as several carriers face bans on new international flights following concerns raised by a UN aviation agency.
WiFi in the sky looks set for takeoff
AFP, Published on 02/03/2014
» SINGAPORE - WiFi in aircraft, hobbled in the past by slow speeds, could soon take off as new technology enables passengers to surf the web as if they were in a coffee shop, internet executives say.
Wifi in the sky looks set for takeoff
AFP, Published on 02/03/2014
» Wifi in aircraft, hobbled in the past by slow speeds, could soon take off as new technology enables passengers to surf the web as if they were in a coffee shop, Internet executives say.
Smaller planes in demand in Asia
AFP, Published on 16/02/2014
» SINGAPORE - Smaller passenger planes are increasingly in demand in Asia as budget carriers cash in on the region's growing middle classes by expanding their reach to less prominent cities, industry executives say.
Asian carriers lift S'pore Airshow deals
AFP, Published on 14/02/2014
» Singapore Airshow organisers on Friday announced a record high of more than US$32 billion (1,024 billion baht) in deals as Asian carriers ordered more aircraft to meet explosive demand for cheap, short-range travel.
Nok Air to buy 15 B-737s
AFP, Published on 12/02/2014
» Thai budget carrier Nok Air on Wednesday committed to buying 15 B-737s from Boeing at a cost of $1.45 billion (47.39 billion baht).
Airbus gets first A380 order for 2014 with $8.3 bln deal
AFP, Published on 12/02/2014
» Airbus on Wednesday received its first order of the year for its flagship A380 when leasing firm Amedeo signed an $8.3 billion deal for 20 of the superjumbos.