Alfred Chua

2 days ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) laments the lack of a “clear path” in resolving what it called an “overhanging supply crisis” in the airline sector, as it calls on governments and suppliers to address these challenges. In a statement issued 13 May, the association warns that growing economic uncertainty – stemming from the US government’s tariff policies and retaliatory measures – will “further complicate” efforts to address supply chain issues.

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

China’s three largest operators were loss-making for the first quarter of the year, as competitive ‘pressures’ and the uncertainty surrounding an ongoing trade war with the USA weighed on revenue growth. While the ‘Big Three’ – comprising Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines – were able to keep cost increases under control, they saw little revenue growth for the three months ended 31 March.

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) warns that passenger and cargo demand in the near term could “potentially” soften, as a result of uncertainty stemming from the economic policies of the Trump administration.

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

China Eastern Airlines says it intends to “vigorously” grow its international network, with flights to Africa, Europe and Asia planned. In an operational update before the May ‘Golden Week’ holidays, the SkyTeam operator says it will be launch flights from its Shanghai Pudong hub to Abu Dhabi, as well as increase its frequencies to cities like Amsterdam and Moscow, in the lead-up to the holidays.

3 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Alfred Chua

IndiGo has appointed former FAA administrator Michael Whitaker as an independent director. The move, announced 24 April and subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, comes as the airline looks to expand its operations globally. Whitaker will be the low-cost operator’s ninth board member if confirmed. Source: BillyPixFormer FAA administrator Michael Whitaker has joined IndiGo’s board of directors.