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Capital A, the company behind @flyairasia is eyeing a dual listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Meanwhile:
✅ PN17 restructuring expected to be done by June 2025
✅ AirAsia X RM1B private placement almost closed
👀 Saudi’s PIF may invest US$100M
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Meanwhile:
✅ PN17 restructuring expected to be done by June 2025
✅ AirAsia X RM1B private placement almost closed
👀 Saudi’s PIF may invest US$100M
bbaviation.substack.com/p/capital-a-...
Capital A Eyes Dual Listing on Hong Kong Stock Exchange as PN17 Restructuring Nears Completion
Capital A Bhd, the parent company of AirAsia, is planning a dual listing in Hong Kong to fuel its expansion as it nears completion of its PN17 restructuring plan
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May 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Capital A, the company behind @flyairasia is eyeing a dual listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Meanwhile:
✅ PN17 restructuring expected to be done by June 2025
✅ AirAsia X RM1B private placement almost closed
👀 Saudi’s PIF may invest US$100M
bbaviation.substack.com/p/capital-a-...
Meanwhile:
✅ PN17 restructuring expected to be done by June 2025
✅ AirAsia X RM1B private placement almost closed
👀 Saudi’s PIF may invest US$100M
bbaviation.substack.com/p/capital-a-...
Riyadh Air reveals its new luxury cabin interiors for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, blending advanced technology, Saudi-inspired design, and premium comfort as it prepares to become a global leading airline.
Read the full article on BBAviation.
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Read the full article on BBAviation.
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Riyadh Air Unveils Luxury Cabin Interiors: A New Era of Air Travel
Explore Riyadh Air’s New Boeing 787 Cabin Interiors — A Tech-Driven, Luxurious Experience from Saudi Arabia’s Premier Flagship Airline
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May 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Riyadh Air reveals its new luxury cabin interiors for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, blending advanced technology, Saudi-inspired design, and premium comfort as it prepares to become a global leading airline.
Read the full article on BBAviation.
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Read the full article on BBAviation.
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India’s IndiGo launches 3x weekly direct flight to Madinah from Hyderabad from 20 Feb 2025 catering to the Hajj and Umrah markets.
Madinah is IndiGo’s 38th international & 128th overall destination.
Madinah is IndiGo’s 38th international & 128th overall destination.
January 16, 2025 at 6:40 AM
India’s IndiGo launches 3x weekly direct flight to Madinah from Hyderabad from 20 Feb 2025 catering to the Hajj and Umrah markets.
Madinah is IndiGo’s 38th international & 128th overall destination.
Madinah is IndiGo’s 38th international & 128th overall destination.
Singapore Airlines will sponsor the Formula 1® Singapore Grand Prix for another 4 years. The carrier has been the title sponsor of the event for 11 years since 2014.
This year’s Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled for 3-5 October at the Marina Bay Circuit.
📷 by SIA
This year’s Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled for 3-5 October at the Marina Bay Circuit.
📷 by SIA
January 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Singapore Airlines will sponsor the Formula 1® Singapore Grand Prix for another 4 years. The carrier has been the title sponsor of the event for 11 years since 2014.
This year’s Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled for 3-5 October at the Marina Bay Circuit.
📷 by SIA
This year’s Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled for 3-5 October at the Marina Bay Circuit.
📷 by SIA
MAVCOM: Malaysia air passenger traffic totaled 97.1 million in 2024, driven by additional capacity by airlines, visa exemption for China & India tourists, more flights to key destinations (China, India, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea & GCC) + new destinations (Kazakhstan & Kenya).
January 15, 2025 at 5:49 AM
MAVCOM: Malaysia air passenger traffic totaled 97.1 million in 2024, driven by additional capacity by airlines, visa exemption for China & India tourists, more flights to key destinations (China, India, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea & GCC) + new destinations (Kazakhstan & Kenya).
Taiwanese STARLUX Airlines doubled its A350F order to 10 with additional 5 freighters ordered yesterday as the air cargo market becomes key in its business model.
In 2024, STARLUX ordered 5 A350F at the Singapore Airshow.
📷 by Airbus
In 2024, STARLUX ordered 5 A350F at the Singapore Airshow.
📷 by Airbus
January 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Taiwanese STARLUX Airlines doubled its A350F order to 10 with additional 5 freighters ordered yesterday as the air cargo market becomes key in its business model.
In 2024, STARLUX ordered 5 A350F at the Singapore Airshow.
📷 by Airbus
In 2024, STARLUX ordered 5 A350F at the Singapore Airshow.
📷 by Airbus
Airbus delivered 766 commercial aircraft in 2024 to 86 customers globally. It also recorded 878 new orders + year-end backlog of 8658 aircraft. Highest deliveries - A320 Family (602) followed by the A220 Family (75), A350 Family (57) & A330 Family (32).
Infographic by Airbus
Infographic by Airbus
January 10, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Airbus delivered 766 commercial aircraft in 2024 to 86 customers globally. It also recorded 878 new orders + year-end backlog of 8658 aircraft. Highest deliveries - A320 Family (602) followed by the A220 Family (75), A350 Family (57) & A330 Family (32).
Infographic by Airbus
Infographic by Airbus
EXCLUSIVE‼️ Malaysia Airlines’ A330neo (9M-MNG) is back flying after being grounded for 48 hours since Dec 21.
Today she flies to Kuching, Sarawak from KL and tomorrow (Dec 25) she is scheduled to carry merry passengers to Melbourne, Australia.
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Today she flies to Kuching, Sarawak from KL and tomorrow (Dec 25) she is scheduled to carry merry passengers to Melbourne, Australia.
www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
Malaysia Airlines' first A330neo back flying after grounded for 48 hours | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Bhd’s brand new Airbus A330neo (new engine option) is back in operations with its first flight to Kuching, Sarawak from here tonight.
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December 24, 2024 at 12:58 PM
EXCLUSIVE‼️ Malaysia Airlines’ A330neo (9M-MNG) is back flying after being grounded for 48 hours since Dec 21.
Today she flies to Kuching, Sarawak from KL and tomorrow (Dec 25) she is scheduled to carry merry passengers to Melbourne, Australia.
www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
Today she flies to Kuching, Sarawak from KL and tomorrow (Dec 25) she is scheduled to carry merry passengers to Melbourne, Australia.
www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
Capital A expects to exit its PN17 status by 1Q25 after submitting its regularisation plan to Bursa Malaysia yesterday (Dec 23).
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Capital A submits regularisation plan to exit PN17 | New Straits Times
SEPANG: Capital A Bhd has made its final step in exiting its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by submitting its proposed regularisation plan to Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd at 5pm on Monday.
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December 24, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Capital A expects to exit its PN17 status by 1Q25 after submitting its regularisation plan to Bursa Malaysia yesterday (Dec 23).
www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
I asked Tony ystrday which ✈️ he likes - the 220 or E2? He laughed & said AirAsia talking to Airbus, Embraer & Comac. His team will visit Brazil next week & Canada next year to view the planes. Will an order be made during Paris Airshow 2025? Let’s see!
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www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
AirAsia in talks with Airbus, Embraer & Comac on buying new aircraft | New Straits Times
SEPANG: Capital A Bhd’s aviation subsidiary AirAsia Bhd is in discussions with Airbus, Embraer and Comac as it looks to expand its fleet with at least 100 new aircraft.
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December 24, 2024 at 1:56 AM
I asked Tony ystrday which ✈️ he likes - the 220 or E2? He laughed & said AirAsia talking to Airbus, Embraer & Comac. His team will visit Brazil next week & Canada next year to view the planes. Will an order be made during Paris Airshow 2025? Let’s see!
www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS‼️Malaysia Airlines new Airbus A330neo grounded 48 hours minimum due to several technical challenges involving engine and hydraulics systems. A frustrated Captain Izham called on Airbus & Rolls-Royce to be accountable.
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www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
Malaysia Airlines hit by Airbus snag as maiden A330neo grounded at least 48 hours | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Bhd is facing another operational setback now with its brand-new Airbus A330neo (new engine option) grounded for 48 hours minimum.
www.nst.com.my
December 22, 2024 at 7:59 AM
EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS‼️Malaysia Airlines new Airbus A330neo grounded 48 hours minimum due to several technical challenges involving engine and hydraulics systems. A frustrated Captain Izham called on Airbus & Rolls-Royce to be accountable.
www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
Malaysia’s Transport Minister will announce the effective date of the merger between two of the country’s aviation regulatory bodies - CAAM & Mavcom
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Tentative date of Mavcom-CAAM merger set, to be announced by Transport Ministry | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: The tentative date for the official merger of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has been set and will be announced by the Transpo...
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December 20, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Malaysia’s Transport Minister will announce the effective date of the merger between two of the country’s aviation regulatory bodies - CAAM & Mavcom
www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
www.nst.com.my/business/cor...
Turkey’s Pegasus Airline placed 100 firm order for Boeing B737-10 with an option for another 100 for its network expansion in Europe, Middle East, Central Asia & Africa. The new order brings Pegasus’ total orders of the 737 MAX variant to over 1200 airplanes.
📷 by Pegasus Airline
📷 by Pegasus Airline
December 20, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Turkey’s Pegasus Airline placed 100 firm order for Boeing B737-10 with an option for another 100 for its network expansion in Europe, Middle East, Central Asia & Africa. The new order brings Pegasus’ total orders of the 737 MAX variant to over 1200 airplanes.
📷 by Pegasus Airline
📷 by Pegasus Airline
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana will fly 3x weekly from Almaty to Frankfurt on its A321LR starting June 1, 2025 with minimum return trip (economy class) at US$550 including taxes & fees. The new route will complement the carrier’s existing Astana-Frankfurt & Uralsk-Frankfurt routes.
December 20, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana will fly 3x weekly from Almaty to Frankfurt on its A321LR starting June 1, 2025 with minimum return trip (economy class) at US$550 including taxes & fees. The new route will complement the carrier’s existing Astana-Frankfurt & Uralsk-Frankfurt routes.
Bloomberg: Qatar Airways might consider scrapping its 25 B737 MAX 10 order as the aircraft type no longer meets the requirement of the airline’s route network. Production of the 737 MAX 10 has been delayed due to issues with its anti-icing system + increased scrunity from the FAA.
December 16, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Bloomberg: Qatar Airways might consider scrapping its 25 B737 MAX 10 order as the aircraft type no longer meets the requirement of the airline’s route network. Production of the 737 MAX 10 has been delayed due to issues with its anti-icing system + increased scrunity from the FAA.
IndiGo now flies daily direct Bengaluru-Langkawi, its second destination in Malaysia starting today (16 Dec 2024). The airline also resumed Bengaluru-Kuala Lumpur with daily flights from 15 Dec 2024.
December 16, 2024 at 2:38 PM
IndiGo now flies daily direct Bengaluru-Langkawi, its second destination in Malaysia starting today (16 Dec 2024). The airline also resumed Bengaluru-Kuala Lumpur with daily flights from 15 Dec 2024.
@airindia.bsky.social will fly its refurbished A320neo for all Delhi-Bangkok flights from 16 Jan 2025. Delhi-Frankfurt & Mumbai-Frankfurt on B787-9 (ex Vistara aircraft), Delhi-Singapore 1x daily on 787-9 + 2x daily on A321neo from 1 Jan, Mumbai-Singapore 2x daily on A321neo from 1 Jan.
December 16, 2024 at 2:22 PM
@airindia.bsky.social will fly its refurbished A320neo for all Delhi-Bangkok flights from 16 Jan 2025. Delhi-Frankfurt & Mumbai-Frankfurt on B787-9 (ex Vistara aircraft), Delhi-Singapore 1x daily on 787-9 + 2x daily on A321neo from 1 Jan, Mumbai-Singapore 2x daily on A321neo from 1 Jan.
Malaysia Airlines - Uzbekistan Airways codeshare:
Flight operated by Uzbekistan Airways: Kuala Lumpur-Tashkent.
Flights operated by Malaysia Airlines:
Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu
Kuala Lumpur - Langkawi
Flight operated by Uzbekistan Airways: Kuala Lumpur-Tashkent.
Flights operated by Malaysia Airlines:
Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu
Kuala Lumpur - Langkawi
December 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Malaysia Airlines - Uzbekistan Airways codeshare:
Flight operated by Uzbekistan Airways: Kuala Lumpur-Tashkent.
Flights operated by Malaysia Airlines:
Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu
Kuala Lumpur - Langkawi
Flight operated by Uzbekistan Airways: Kuala Lumpur-Tashkent.
Flights operated by Malaysia Airlines:
Kuala Lumpur - Kota Kinabalu
Kuala Lumpur - Langkawi
Malaysia Airlines adds 112 red-eye flights from KL to Sabah (BKI, SDK & TWU) & Sarawak (KCH & MYY) from 19 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025 & 102 extra red-eye flights to East Malaysia between 24 Jan - 4 Feb 2025.
Malaysia Airlines also adds 7th daily flight to Jakarta from KL from 28 Jan 2025.
Malaysia Airlines also adds 7th daily flight to Jakarta from KL from 28 Jan 2025.
December 16, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Malaysia Airlines adds 112 red-eye flights from KL to Sabah (BKI, SDK & TWU) & Sarawak (KCH & MYY) from 19 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025 & 102 extra red-eye flights to East Malaysia between 24 Jan - 4 Feb 2025.
Malaysia Airlines also adds 7th daily flight to Jakarta from KL from 28 Jan 2025.
Malaysia Airlines also adds 7th daily flight to Jakarta from KL from 28 Jan 2025.
Malaysia Airlines making its entry into Central Asia again via Tashkent, Uzbekistan as the carrier resume its codeshare partnership with Uzbekistan Airways.
The KL-Tashkent & Tashkent-KL flights are operated by Uzbekistan Airways.
📷 by Malaysia Aviation Group
The KL-Tashkent & Tashkent-KL flights are operated by Uzbekistan Airways.
📷 by Malaysia Aviation Group
December 13, 2024 at 2:34 AM
Malaysia Airlines making its entry into Central Asia again via Tashkent, Uzbekistan as the carrier resume its codeshare partnership with Uzbekistan Airways.
The KL-Tashkent & Tashkent-KL flights are operated by Uzbekistan Airways.
📷 by Malaysia Aviation Group
The KL-Tashkent & Tashkent-KL flights are operated by Uzbekistan Airways.
📷 by Malaysia Aviation Group
Emirates named World’s Leading Airline in 4 categories - First Class cabin, Brand, Inflight entertainment & Rewards programme at the World Travel Awards 2024. Emirates also won Best Airline App Worldwide & Best Airline App in the Middle East at the World Travel Tech Awards 2024.
📷 by Emirates
📷 by Emirates
December 12, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Emirates named World’s Leading Airline in 4 categories - First Class cabin, Brand, Inflight entertainment & Rewards programme at the World Travel Awards 2024. Emirates also won Best Airline App Worldwide & Best Airline App in the Middle East at the World Travel Tech Awards 2024.
📷 by Emirates
📷 by Emirates
Korean Air finalised its US$1.3 billion deal to merge with Asiana Airlines today by purchasing nearly 64% of the latter’s stake. The merger was announced 4 years ago on Nov 16, 2020. Korean Air plans to complete the integration with Asiana within 2 years.
📷 by Korean Air
📷 by Korean Air
December 12, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Korean Air finalised its US$1.3 billion deal to merge with Asiana Airlines today by purchasing nearly 64% of the latter’s stake. The merger was announced 4 years ago on Nov 16, 2020. Korean Air plans to complete the integration with Asiana within 2 years.
📷 by Korean Air
📷 by Korean Air
Stunning comeback for global airlines as revenue to hit US$1 trillion in 2025 despite wafer-thin profit at an average of US7 per passenger. Increased non-fuel expenses are expected with MRO costs high as airlines continue operating ageing fleet.
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Stunning comeback for global airlines as revenues to hit US$1 trillion in 2025 after pandemic gloom
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA: The global airline industry is expected to make a stunning comeback in 2025 with record revenue of US$1.007 trillion as passenger numbers are set to hit 5.2 billion for the fir...
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December 12, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Stunning comeback for global airlines as revenue to hit US$1 trillion in 2025 despite wafer-thin profit at an average of US7 per passenger. Increased non-fuel expenses are expected with MRO costs high as airlines continue operating ageing fleet.
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Air India purchase another 100 Airbus aircraft - 10 A350 + 90 A320 as part of its fleet modernisation programme. The new order comes in addition to 240 Airbus aircraft the airline placed in Feb 2023.
📷 by Airbus
📷 by Airbus
December 9, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Air India purchase another 100 Airbus aircraft - 10 A350 + 90 A320 as part of its fleet modernisation programme. The new order comes in addition to 240 Airbus aircraft the airline placed in Feb 2023.
📷 by Airbus
📷 by Airbus
Sarawak premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the state aims to finalise the purchase of MASwings this month w plans to buy new long-haul aircraft to fly to Frankfurt, Jakarta, Bangkok, Hong Kong, South Korea & Japan. ch-aviation reports that Hornbill Skyways may manage MASwings once acquired.
December 6, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Sarawak premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the state aims to finalise the purchase of MASwings this month w plans to buy new long-haul aircraft to fly to Frankfurt, Jakarta, Bangkok, Hong Kong, South Korea & Japan. ch-aviation reports that Hornbill Skyways may manage MASwings once acquired.