sia to inspect four a380 planes after safety agencys proposed directive to check on cracks in wings

SIA to inspect four A380 planes after safety agency's proposed directive to check on cracks in wings

Four Airbus A380 planes from the Singapore Airlines (SIA) fleet "will require inspections", the airline said on Tuesday (Jul 9) in response to CNA's queries.
vietnam airlines introduces premium economy class

Vietnam Airlines introduces Premium Economy class

Vietnam Airlines announced that the Premium Economy class will be offered from July 1, 2019 on the route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city operated by Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9, providing upgraded product and service quality, further affirming the airline’s commitment to delivering the most comfortable flying experience as a four-star airline recognised by Skytrax for four consecutive years.
paris aims to beat olympic traffic with flying taxis

Paris aims to beat Olympic traffic with flying taxis

Paris aims to give visitors to the 2024 Paris Olympics a flying start by offering airborne taxis to tournament sites straight from the airport.
vietnam airlines achieves 6521 million consolidated profit

Vietnam Airlines achieves $65.21 million consolidated profit

Vietnam Airlines Group reported a consolidated revenue increase of 4.3 per cent compared to the same period last year, pocketing VND26 trillion ($1.13 billion) and consolidated pre-tax profit of VND1.5 trillion ($65.22 million), achieving 45 per cent of the yearly plan.  
eu ready to respond to us in airbus boeing row

EU 'ready to respond' to US in Airbus-Boeing row

French finance minister Bruno Le Maire warned on Friday (Apr 12) that Europe was ready to hit back at any US tariffs against Airbus as he pleaded for an "amicable solution" to the long-running dispute.
airbus enters new era with change of ceo

Airbus enters new era with change of CEO

European aerospace giant Airbus on Wednesday (Apr 10) welcomes new CEO Guillaume Faury, whose inbox includes Brexit, US President Donald Trump's trade threats and corruption investigations.
jetstar pacific to open new routes for summer flight campaign

Jetstar Pacific to open new routes for summer flight campaign

Low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific announced opening three more domestic routes connecting Danang with Vinh, Thanh Hoa, and Phu Quoc by modern Airbus A320 aircraft to serve passenger demand as well as stimulate tourism in each locality.
vietnam airlines adds wide body planes to singaporean and thai routes

Vietnam Airlines adds wide-body planes to Singaporean and Thai routes

From this April, Vietnam Airlines will use the latest generation of wide-body Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 797-9 aircraft for the routes from Vietnam to Singapore and Thailand, in preparation for its summer flight campaign.
boeing difficulties could assist rivals

Boeing difficulties could assist rivals

In the wake of the ­second Boeing 737 MAX crash in six months, a number of ­international airlines have continued to keep the model grounded, opening up more opportunities to Boeing’s main competitor, Airbus.
vietnam airlines completes its fleet of 14 airbus a350s

Vietnam Airlines completes its fleet of 14 Airbus A350s

Airbus presented Vietnam Airlines’ 14th Airbus A350-900 which will join the national flag carrier’s fleet at a special ceremony in Toulouse. The ceremony was attended by Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and high-ranking officials of the National Assembly of Vietnam.
vietjet receives flagship airbus a321neo aircraft

Vietjet receives flagship Airbus A321neo aircraft

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet just took delivery of a brand new A321neo, registered as VN-A600m, in Toulouse (France) in a ceremony featuring the presence of Vietnamese National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and fellow dignitaries from the Vietnamese National Assembly who were on an official state visit to France.
airbus appoints jean marc nasr as president asia pacific

Airbus appoints Jean-Marc Nasr as president Asia-Pacific

Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space, and related services, has appointed Jean-Marc Nasr as president Asia-Pacific, effective from January 1, 2019, showing its plan to further boost its footprint in the region.
airbus shares plunge on reported us corruption probe

Airbus shares plunge on reported US corruption probe

Shares in European aircraft maker Airbus tumbled more than nine percent Thursday (Dec 20) after French daily Le Monde reported it could face record fines of several billion dollars in a US corruption inquiry.
bangkok airways to launch first direct cam ranh bangkok flight

Bangkok Airways to launch first direct Cam Ranh – Bangkok flight

Bangkok Airways has announced its new flight route linking Cam Ranh and Bangkok. The airline will offer four flights a week on a 144-seater Airbus A319 aircraft, starting from January 25 next year.
vietnam airlines increase competitiveness with new aircraft

Vietnam Airlines increase competitiveness with new aircraft

The national carrier Vietnam Airlines has officially welcomed the new Airbus A321neo, starting its launch of an additional 20 narrow-body aircraft scheduled for delivery by the end of next year.