AirAsia X, the long haul low cost affiliate of Malaysia’s AirAsia Group, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 10 A350-900 XWB aircraft. The airline will use the aircraft on a network linking its Asian hub in Kuala Lumpur with destinations worldwide, especially in Europe and Australia. “Business is all about timing and long-term strategy,†said Tony Fernandes, director and founder of AirAsia X. “At AirAsia we have always planned for the long-term. By buying the … [Read more...] about MALAYSIA: AirAsia X orders 10 Airbus A350 XWB
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EUROPE & CIS: GSA welcomes AirAsia X flight increase
AirAsia X – the low-cost long haul arm of Malaysian carrier AirAsia – is increasing its flights to seven per week on its recently-launched London Stansted- Kuala Lumpur service. The increase from five departures per week was prompted by the strength of early demand, and is part of the carrier’s overall expansion strategy for Europe, the carrier said. Dublin-based IAM, which was appointed to market the airline’s cargo capacity in Ireland when it … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: GSA welcomes AirAsia X flight increase
AirAsia X to begin cargo ops to London Stansted
Low-cost long-haul carrier AirAsia X will begin cargo operations to and from Europe from 11 March when it inaugurates flights between Kuala Lumpur and UK's London Stansted. The five times weekly direct flights will be operated using an A340-300, with about an eight tonne cargo capacity per flight. … [Read more...] about AirAsia X to begin cargo ops to London Stansted