AirAsia Group changes name to Capital A
Asia’s well-known low-cost carrier, AirAsia Group, which has been operating since 1993, has changed its name to Capital A. The move reflects its…
Why have African airlines never flown the Airbus A380?
Airbus A380 aircraft can be seen flying over various African countries including South Africa, Egypt and Algeria. But not one of the plane’s carriers is, or has been, based or registered in Africa. AeroTime investigates why…
Taiwan’s China Airlines orders Boeing 777 freighters
Taiwan’s flag-carrier China Airlines will expand its freighter fleet by purchasing four more Boeing 777 freighters, enabling the airline…
AirAsia records growth in passenger demand during final quarter of 2021
AirAsia Group observed an increase in air travel demand during the fourth quarter of 2021, according to its preliminary statistics released on January 27, 2022. According…
Asia-Pacific 2021 passenger traffic remained ‘severely depressed’, AAPA says
Passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific revealed continued “decimation” in international air travel demand due to tight travel restrictions in response to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic,…
AirAsia X and GEODIS sign deal to boost cargo capacity in Asia-Pacific
Low-cost long-haul carrier AirAsia X (AAX) has partnered with GEODIS to increase cargo capacity in Asia-Pacific, a move that is seen as…
Hong Kong airport says 2021 passenger traffic remained ‘significantly low’
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) yearly passenger traffic numbers for 2021 remained “significantly low” due to stringent quarantine rules in Hong Kong, the airport…
Airbus C295 test bed aircraft performs maiden flight
The Airbus C295 Flight Test Bed 2 (FTB2) has successfully performed its first flight from the final assembly line in Seville, Spain. The maiden flight…
Qatar Airways eyes potential order of Boeing 777X freighters, report says
Doha-based Qatar Airways is in “advanced” talks with Boeing to firm up a hefty order of Boeing 777X freighters, people familiar with the…
Vietnam Airlines restarts service to Europe
Hanoi-based Vietnam Airlines will restart its regular flights to Paris, London, and Frankfurt beginning late January 2022, the airline announced in a social media post. This January, Vietnam…
Cathay Pacific anticipates further cash burn amid strict quarantine
Hong Kong’s flag-carrier Cathay Pacific anticipates further cash burn in 2022 as stringent aircrew quarantine rules continue to hamper the…
Boeing 787 Dreamliner vs Airbus A350 | Quiz
Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 have become staple aircraft for long-haul aviation. Both aircraft are tailored to compete in a 350 to…
China Southern completes Boeing 737 MAX test flight
China’s largest 737 MAX operator, China Southern Airlines, has completed a test flight of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, as sign that the country’s aviation…
Thailand to restart quarantine-free travel in February 2022
Thailand plans to reopen borders, resuming quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated visitors from February 1, 2022. Under the Test & Go program, fully vaccinated passengers will be exempt from self-isolation after testing…
American Airlines posts yearly loss, focuses on profitability in 2022
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has reported a yearly loss of $2 billion citing the industry’s struggle to recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Following a year of uncertainty, the airline…
China’s COMAC to start C919 deliveries in 2022, report says
China’s COMAC C919 aircraft deliveries are expected to start in 2022, the airline’s deputy general manager Wu Yongliang revealed in an…
UK start-up flypop expands its fleet with second Airbus A330
The United Kingdom’s new low-cost long-haul airline flypop has expanded its fleet by adding a second Airbus A330 aircraft to its fleet. The carrier’s new Airbus…
Icelandair to lease additional two Boeing 737 MAXs
Iceland’s flag-carrier Icelandair will expand its fleet by leasing two additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The…