Cathay Pacific flies high
Being at the forefront of the global economic recovery, Cathay Pacific posted a record-breaking first-half profit of HK$6.84 billion (US$877 million) on top of an 8.5% increase in the number of passengers carried and a staggering 24.4% increase in number of tonnes carried to 872,000 tonnes. By all accounts, this result was simply unrivalled by most [...]
read moreSingapore Airlines keeps grips on capacity
Having recorded a full-year operating loss of S$39 million, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is cautious about adding capacity and is not currently mulling any new aircraft orders amid rising uncertainties in the global economy. “Despite signs of recovery, the global economy remains volatile and fragile,” said Singapore Airlines. “In fact, we have announced that we will be putting [...]
read moreBig twins bode well for Cathay Pacific expansion
Having ordered 30 Boeing 777-300ERs, Cathay Pacific is destined to become the biggest operator of the aircraft in the Asia Pacific region. With the latest Request for Proposals (RFP) issued last November, Cathay looks set to order additional big twins for its ambitious expansion. “We can only confirm that the bit about the airline is evaluating [...]
read moreAirbus Innovates
In contrast to Airbus’ own admission that the A380 orders will not pick up until the end of 2011 or early-2012, Airbus has raised its sales forecast this year for the superjumbo from 10 to 20. Meanwhile, Airbus highlighted the A380’s popularity at its Innovation Days 2010. This sales target is undoubtedly achievable should Emirates [...]
read moreCathay Pacific flight makes emergency landing in Hong Kong (Correct)
Cathay Pacific flight CX780 from Surabaya to Hong Kong, operated by an Airbus A330-342 which carries registration B-HLL and Manufacturer’s Serial Number (MSN) 244, suffered an engine anomaly of both of its its No. 1 left-hand side and No.2 right-hand side engine. The A330-342 made an emergency landing at Hong Kong International Airport’s Runway 07L at 1343 [...]
read moreProtectionist complains about protectionism
Following Northrop Grumman/EADS’s withdrawal from the latest USAF aerial refueling tanker bid, French President Nicholas Sarkozy along with its European allies slammed the US government of protectionism. The US Department of Defense (DoD) swiftly denied this allegation. “I did not appreciate this decision. This is not the right way to behave,” Sarkozy said. “Such methods [...]
read moreA320 production rate increase signals air traffic recovery
Despite the calamitous A400M program that forced EADS to record a EUR1.8 billion charge, as well as the perennially delayed A380 program that continues to be a significant financial burden for the company, the decision to increase A320 production rate is a correct one that coincides the beginning of an air traffic recovery. Airbus will [...]
read more777 PIP further negates A350-1000's business case
As Boeing is evaluating its response to the potential threat posed by the A350-1000, the Chicago-based airframer is mulling a Performance Improvement Package (PIP) for the 777-300ER that will see its fuel burning being further reduced by 4%. Airways Aviation News takes a closer look at the study. Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) [...]
read moreLufthansa on A380, B747-8I
As the Boeing 747-8F is heading to flight test and the Boeing 747-8I Intercontinental reached the milestone of 90% completion of detailed design, Airways Aviation News recently queried 747-8I Intercontinental customer Lufthansa on its view towards the 747-8I & A380. Special thanks go to Lufthansa Head of Communications Asia Pacific Frank Puttmann for answering the questions. [...]
read moreSingapore Airlines says its A380 operation is profitable
Having requested a 6-12 months deferral for 8 of its remaining A380 deliveries last year due to the difficult business environment, the A380 launch customer, Singapore Airlines (SIA), says its A380 operation is profitable more than 2 years after its Entry Into Service (EIS) in October 2007. The deferral came at a time when the [...]
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