Alfred Chua

Singapore

Asia Air Transport Editor at Flightglobal

Asia Air transport editor, @FlightGlobal. Formerly: @TODAYonline. Coffee, cats, puns and fries. Get in touch: [email protected] (Views are my own!)

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Philippine Airlines confirms A321 retrofit, network expansion plans

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

Philippine Airlines has confirmed that it will begin cabin retrofit works on its Airbus A321s in May, as it unveils network expansion plans at its Cebu hub.
EVA Air finalises additional A350, A321neo orders

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

Taiwan’s EVA Air has firmed its commitments for six Airbus A350-1000s and three A321neos, in an orderbook top-up first disclosed in March. The new orders, announced on 7 April by Airbus, will take the Star Alliance operator’s commitments to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neos. The new aircraft are expected to replace the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 777-300ERs and A321ceos. Source: AirbusEVA Air has firmed up additional orders for A350-1000s and A321neos.
China’s ‘Big Three’ expect strong growth in C919 deliveries

3 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

China’s three largest carriers expect a marked increase in deliveries of Comac’s C919 narrowbody jet this year, according to their latest fleet plans. The disclosures, made alongside their annual financial results, aligns with Comac’s previously-disclosed plans to expand the production rate of its narrowbody programme this year.
Asia-Pacific carriers ‘cautious’ about cost challenges, trade tensions amid continued growth: AAPA | News | Flight Global

4 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

Asia-Pacific carriers still face looming challenges – including the rise of “protectionist” trade policies and rising costs – even as they continue to see continued growth in travel demand.
Virgin Australia reveals Embraer E190-E2 interiors; targets October service entry

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

Virgin Australia has opted for a two-class configuration for its fleet of Embraer E190-E2s, the first of which will be entering into service in October this year. Revealing its cabin interiors for the first time, the Australian carrier adds that it expects to take delivery of four – out of an order for eight – E2s over a 12-month period. Source: Virgin AustraliaThe first E190-E2 for Virgin Australia will enter service in October.
EVA Air exercises options for additional Airbus jets

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

EVA Air has boosted its Airbus orderbook, after exercising options for six more A350-1000s and three A321neos. The deal, disclosed in a stock exchange filing on 12 March, is valued at around $3.1 billion in list prices. Source: AirbusEVA has existing orders for 18 A350-1000s. It adds to EVA Air’s existing orderbook of 18 A350s and 15 A321neos, which it first announced in November 2023 and confirmed in January 2024.
Air India’s first retrofitted A320neo re-enters service

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

The first Air India Airbus A320neo with new cabin products has re-entered service, as the airline continues its cabin retrofit programme for older aircraft. The narrowbody (VT-EXN) is also repainted with the airline’s new livery, and is the first of 27 A320neos that will undergo an extensive cabin upgrade. Source: Air IndiaThe first Air India A320neo retrofitted with new cabin products, and featuring the airline’s new livery.
Week 12 2025: Airlines take on new looks, and new outlooks

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

Week 12 2025: Airlines take on new looks, and new outlooks By Alfred Chua2025-03-17T09:57:00 Change is in the air for several operators around the world, as they reveal new corporate identities and new strategies.
Cathay caps off ‘year of rebuilding’ with slight profit improvement

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

Cathay Pacific Group reported a small improvement in its full-year net profit, as it hails the end of its post-pandemic “rebuilding” process. The group, comprising mainline operator Cathay and low-cost unit HK Express, attributes its continued profitability to strong performance from its cargo business and an increase in passenger demand. This was, however, offset by a continued decline in passenger yields – as much as 23% year on year at HK Express – amid greater competitive pressures.
Korean Air to introduce premium-economy product with 11-aircraft retrofit

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

Korean Air has confirmed it will be introducing a premium-economy product, as it look to configure 11 Boeing 777-300ERs with the yet-unveiled product. Airline operating chief Jason Yoo confirms the retrofit programme will commence around the middle of the year, having been delayed “for some time” as a result of supply chain issues. Source: Alfred Chua/FlightGlobal Yoo, who was speaking at an interview in Seoul, says he expects the retrofit to be complete by end-2026.