The recently-relaunched Malaysian national carrier that was rebranded from Malaysia Airlines System (MAS) to Malaysia Airlines Berhard (MAB), has signed a contract with US-based Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for the long-term lease of four new A350-900s. Th e deal also includes options for two additional A350-900s and two A330- 900neo aircraft. Th e new A350s will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2017 and the second quarter of 2018. Th e new A350s will join Malaysia Airlines’ existing … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines Bhd to operate new A350-900s

Air China will start Beijing-Montreal nonstop service from end-September 2015, the world’s first transpacific nonstop service between Asia and Montreal. Montreal is Canada’s second largest city and important industrial, commercial and financial centre. Th e forthcoming Beijing-Montreal service is part of Air China’s move to solidify its presence in the China-Canada market, meeting the ever-increasing demand for air travel between the two countries. Currently, Air China offers 10 flights per … [Read more...] about Air China set to launch Beijing-Montreal nonstop

Cathay Pacific Airways announced a new four-times-weekly service to Spanish capital of Madrid, from 2 June 2016, subject to government approval. Th e new service, operated with B777-300ERs will be the only direct link between Hong Kong and Madrid and will also off er belly cargo opportunities. Cathay Pacific chief executive Ivan Chu said: “We are delighted to launch fl ights to Madrid and become the only airline to off er direct non-stop services between Hong Kong and Spain. “Network … [Read more...] about Cathay to launch HK-Madrid pax service next year

Beijing Capital Airlines has embarked on its first ever long-haul flights, connecting two Chinese cities with Copenhagen twice weekly with A330 equipment. The airline, which is a subsidiary of HNA Group, commenced services from Hangzhou to Copenhagen on 3 September, followed by a new Beijing-Copenhagen service on 6 September. These new routes mark not only Beijing Capital Airlines’ fi rst European flights, but also the first services directly linking the Danish capital with mainland … [Read more...] about Beijing Capital launches Copenhagen services