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GE Capital Aviation Services delivers two new Boeing 737-800s to Skymark Airlines

25-Aug-2011
GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing unit of GE, announced delivery of two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft leased to Japanese low-cost carrier Skymark Airlines.

Tiger Airways: Results of Annual General Meeting

01-Aug-2011
The board of directors (the Board) of Tiger Airways Holdings Limited (the Company) is pleased to announce that all resolutions as set out in the notice of annual general meeting dated 12 July 2011 were duly passed by the shareholders of the Company at the annual general meeting held today (the AGM).

Tiger Airways Singapore partners Airtropolis GSA for cargo services operations

29-Jul-2011
Tiger Airways Singapore today announced that it has appointed a new partner for the carriage of cargo on its Airbus A320-family aircraft.

AirAsia X partners British Government Foreign and Commonwealth Office to offer Chevening

29-Jul-2011
AirAsia X, the long-haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia; Skytrax’s World’s Best Low-cost Carrier for 3 years running, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the British High Commission here in Malaysia to jointly-fund the Chevening scholarships for Malaysian students wishing to study in the United Kingdom.

CEB reveals exclusive offers for Cebu Pacific Citibank Visa Card

25-Jul-2011
The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), in partnership with Citibank, the world’s most respected financial services company, announces the launch of the new Cebu Pacific Citibank Card.

Fly-Thru with AirAsia from Hong Kong, Macau& Guangzhou

20-Jul-2011
AirAsia guests planning on multiple-flight travel from Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou can now do so without having to apply for a transit visa, when AirAsia’s Fly-Thru service is introduced soon.

CEB flies over 3.1 million passengers in Q2, posts 15% growth

19-Jul-2011
The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) flew over 3.1 million passengers from April to June 2011 (Q2), exceeding its record Q2 2010 passenger volumes and load factors.

AirAsia orders 200 A320neo aircraft

24-Jun-2011
AirAsia, the largest low cost airline in the Asia-Pacific region, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 200 A320neo aircraft.

AirAsia inks deal with CFM International for new aircraft engine

24-Jun-2011
AirAsia confirms that their confirmed order of 200 Airbus A320neo aircraft will be powered by CFM International’s technologically-advanced LEAP engine at a signing ceremony between AirAsia and CFM International at the Paris Air Show today.

Skymark to supply seats for Delta FFP award program

19-May-2011
Skymark announced on May 17 that it will offer its seats as awards for Delta Airlines' Skymile FFP program from June 1.

Skymark introduces new livery

18-May-2011
Skymark announced on May 16 that its brand-new 19th 737-800 will start scheduled flights out of Haneda from May 23.

CEB cuts fares to Singapore, South Korea as low as P999

07-Mar-2011
The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) promotes its total of 43 times weekly flights to Singapore and 29 times weekly flights to South Korea in a seat sale from March 6-8, 2011 or until seats last, for travel from May 1-June 30, 2011.

Skymark Airlines signs MoU for four A380s

15-Nov-2010
Skymark Airlines, Japan’s third largest and growing airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of four A380s, the most advanced, spacious and eco-efficient airliner in service today.

Vueling’s 'find a fare that suits the budget' is driving passenger loyalty

03-Aug-2010
With the economic crisis, air passengers travelling for leisure are determining their flight destinations based on a set budget via its website www.vueling.com.

Tiger Airways ink 3-year deal to grow its base at Changi Airport

20-May-2010
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways Singapore has signed an agreement with Changi Airport Group to grow its base at Changi Airport for three years, from January 2010 to December 2012.

Japan Airlines expands codeshare with Jetstar on Kansai-Cairns route

25-Mar-2010
Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand its codeshare agreement with Jetstar Airways (JQ) from April 1, 2010, when JAL will place its ‘JL’ indicator on JQ-operated flights between Osaka (Kansai) and Cairns - a once-daily service commencing the same day.

Skynet Asia Airways orders first Boeing 737-800 from AWAS

10-Feb-2010
JAPAN : Skynet Asia Airways (SNA) of Japan today announced an order for its first Boeing Next-Generation 737-800. The aircraft will be leased from Dublin-based AWAS and go into service with SNA from summer of 2011, as the start of the airline’s fleet renewal program.

Jetstar to launch future low fare flights into mainland China

25-Aug-2009
AUSTRALIA : 25-Aug-2009 Low fares leader Jetstar will launch its first services into mainland China from 16 December 2009 with a four times weekly service between Singapore and Haikou*, capital of Hainan Province.

Viva Macau Airlines Appoints World Aviation Systems as Australia GSA

11-Jun-2009
Viva Macau Airlines is strengthening its presence in the Australian marketplace with the appointment of World Aviation Systems as its GSA to manage its passenger affairs in the Australian market. The appointment takes place with immediate effect.

AirAsia offers 1,000,000 free seats

12-May-2009
MALAYSIA : AirAsia Small fee the promotion is asking asking passengers to just pay the airport tax and admin fee of $12 / AFF MALAYSIAN airline AirAsia is giving away 1,000,000 free seats in a bid to boost domestic travel.

Air Asia X Increases flight frequency

22-Apr-2009
MALAYSIA : AirAsia X has announced (22-Apr-09) that commencing 1-Jul-09, it will increase the frequency of its flights between London, Stansted and Kuala Lumpur to a daily service.

Japan Airlines to install Thales' TopSeries inflight system

01-Apr-2009
JAPAN : Thales and Japan Airlines (JAL) jointly announce (31-Mar-09) that a letter of intent (LOI) has been officially signed to confirm the airlines’ acceptance of Thales’s proposal to install their TopSeries system on JAL’s B777 and B767 fleet.

Thai AirAsia launches Bangkok-Bali service

21-Jan-2009
MALAYSIA : AirAsia officially launched (20-Jan-09) its direct daily flights to Bali. To commemorate this occasion, AirAsia is offering special low fares online for flights to Bali from Bangkok. Bangkok-Bali is now on sale for THB999 one way. Booking period begins from 20-Feb-09 to 01-Feb-09, for travel period from 09-Feb to 30-Apr-09.

Cebu Pacific launches first service to Japan

21-Nov-2008
PHILIPPINES : Cebu Pacific (CEB) launched (20-Nov-08) its Osaka-Manila service at the Kansai International Airport. CEB president and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei said, “We are confident that the launch of our Japan operations will increase the accessibility between Japan and the Philippines. Osaka is our first destination in Japan and we believe that our trademark low fares can stimulate tourism to both countries.”

Asiana Airlines launches code-share flights with Air Busan

22-Oct-2008
Asiana Airlines will launch code-share flights with Air Busan starting starting 27-Oct-08. Reservation and ticket issues for code-share flights will start in 13-Oct. Passengers who have already made reservations or have been issued tickets prior to this date will be individually notified of the code-share flight details after 13-Oct 14:00 pm.

Jetstar to reintroduce air link between Cairns and western Japan

17-Oct-2008
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar is to reinstate air access from western Japan to Cairns through a new Cairns-Gold Coast domestic service that will directly connect with the carrier’s daily Gold Coast - Osaka international operation.

Jetstar receives approval to expand code share arrangement with JAL

24-Sep-2008
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar has received approval to expand its code share arrangement with Japan Airlines (JAL) on two of its future services on the Australia - Japan route.

Cebu Pacific to fly to Osaka

16-Sep-2008
PHILIPPINES : Cebu Pacific will fly direct from Manila to Osaka, Japan three-times weekly starting on 20-Nov-08.

Jin Air launches maiden flight between Gimpo (Seoul) and Jeju

18-Jul-2008
Jin Air, Korea’s premium short-haul carrier, soared high with its maiden flight on 17-Jul-08.

Jin Air aims to become Asia’s top premium short-haul carrier

19-Jun-2008
Jin Air CEO, Jae Kun Kim, met with media on 17-Jun-08 and disclosed aims to make Jin Air Asia’s top premium short-haul carrier based on its own practical customer services.

Jin Air is the new name of Air Korea, Korean Air’s premium short-haul carrier subsidiary

16-Jun-2008
KOREA REPUBLIC OF : Jin Air, South Korea’s freshest airline has revealed its corporate image and slogan. Jin Air, until now known as Air Korea, Korean Air’s premium short-haul carrier subsidiary, held an open event on 15-Jun-08, in downtown Seoul announcing its corporate name, branding, corporate image and employee uniforms. Jin Air will commence operation on domestic routes in mid-Jul-08.

Viva Macau roars with additional flights and new charter destination to Okinawa

09-May-2008
CHINA : (Macau) Traveling to and from Macau, Asia’s fastest-growing international destination, will become more convenient as value-for-money airline Viva Macau adds flight frequency to its Tokyo, Jakarta, and Sydney routes, as well as launching charter service to Japan’s resort destination, Okinawa.

Jetstar Asia linked with Taiwan carrier

01-May-2008
Jetstar Asia’s Board is set to consider a proposal to invest in struggling Taiwanese carrier, Far Eastern Air Transport. A Jetstar Asia spokeswoman confirmed the airline’s Board would be meeting tomorrow, but declined to comment further.

StarFlyer enters system alliance with JTB for more corporate business

01-May-2008
JAPAN : StarFlyer has entered Japan Travel Bureau’s (JTB) corporate account business travel reservations system, and will start sales targeting business travel by corporate bodies from 01-May-08.

Skymark announces FY07 traffic result; passenger up 26%, load factor 77.2%

14-Apr-2008
JAPAN : Skymark Airlines announced traffic results for FY07, with total passenger numbers up by 26% to 3.68 million from 2.91 million the year before. Load factor rose significantly from 63.7% to 77.2%, indicating that the airline has recovered from a fall in traffic which started from March 2006 when Skymark’s safety structure was questioned after a series of maintenance irregularities. The results also indicate that Skymark’s low pricing strategy has been generally successful.

StarFlyer to operate charter services to Seoul

01-Apr-2008
JAPAN : Japanese domestic low cost carrier, Star Flyer, announced plans to launch its first international services in Jul-08, with charter services from its home base of Kitakyushu Airport to Seoul, according to the carrier’s FY2008 business plan announced March 28, along with its 2008-2012 medium range plan.

ANA considering launching or buying an Asian low cost carrier

27-Mar-2008
JAPAN : (XFN Asia) All Nippon Airways Co (ANA) stated it is seriously considering launching or buying a new Asian low cost carrier. ANA confirmed it could have a low cost carrier as soon as by Mar-09.

ANA considering establishing a LCC

26-Mar-2008
All Nippon Airways, Japan’s second largest carrier, plans to establish an office in Hong Kong from Apr-08, as it researches the possibility of establishing an LCC in the region.

Asia Pacific tourism revenues set to reach USD4.6 trillion by 2010

20-Mar-2008
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is forecasting robust growth for travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region, with tourism revenues to reach USD4.6 trillion and visitor arrivals to reach close to 500 million by the end of 2010. These figures headline PATA’s newly-published 'Asia Pacific Tourism Forecasts 2008-2010', officially launched in Singapore in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board.

Skymark Airlines extends discount fares for May

05-Mar-2008
JAPAN : Skymark Airlines has notified the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on 29-Feb-08 of its extended discount fare plans for May-08.
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