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Lufthansa and FedEx to invest $600 million in Philippines
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/02/2026
» Lufthansa and FedEx Corp are investing more than $600 million for separate facilities in a former US air base in the Philippines as the country moves to attract more foreign capital, according to a senior government official.
Airbus to inspect hundreds of A320 jets for defective panels
Bloomberg, Published on 02/12/2025
» Airbus must inspect hundreds of its bestselling A320 jets for potential quality flaws in the aircraft’s body, an arduous process that risks complicating the company’s last-ditch effort to meet its delivery target.
The world’s biggest passenger planes keep breaking down
Bloomberg, Published on 29/07/2025
» The world’s largest commercial passenger jet, the Airbus A380, enjoyed an unexpected resurgence hauling full loads of passengers when global travel rebounded after the pandemic. But keeping the ageing superjumbo safely airborne is becoming an increasingly expensive headache for airlines.
Lufthansa Group pins its hopes on Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/03/2025
» German aviation group Lufthansa Group is banking on aviation growth in Asia and Thailand to expand its flights, in addition to non-airline businesses.
Emirates touts bumper Thai business
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/02/2025
» Emirates remains confident in Thailand as its Southeast Asia hub after reporting the most business and first-class passengers flying from the country, which prompted the airline to launch its largest overseas lounge at a Suvarnabhumi airport terminal.
Malaysia Airlines grounds new Airbus days after first flight, Business Times says
Bloomberg, Published on 23/12/2024
» Malaysia Airlines has grounded its new Airbus A330neo plane within days of its maiden flight due to technical issues, the Business Times reported on Sunday.
Hong Kong's Cathay, Singapore Airlines go head-to-head in battle for wealthy customers
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/11/2024
» Competition among airlines for high-end customers is heating up in the region as Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific joins the fray, with analysts warning that patrons could face rising airfares despite the tussle for market share.
AirAsia parent upbeat on prospects
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/10/2024
» With airfares surging 30% post-pandemic, AirAsia Group says it will not hike its fares to maintain affordability for the mass market, while it seeks to add routes on other continents by utilising long-range single-aisle jets.
High airfares to persist as travel booms, new AirAsia boss says
Bloomberg, Published on 24/06/2024
» There’s no end in sight to the high airfares that are a mainstay of the world’s post-pandemic travel boom, according to Asia’s biggest low-cost carrier.
Trade group cools jets on aviation hub
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/06/2024
» DUBAI: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says Thailand may be constrained in its pursuit of becoming the region's leading aviation hub by 2030 because of global supply chain disruptions, adding that Thailand needs to remove unnecessary regulations and move towards digitalisation for aviation efficiency.