Shanghai-based Spring Airlines plans to order 30 A320s and expand its fleet to 100 aircraft by 2015, according to Chairman Wang Zhenghua who added that the low cost carrier is awaiting regulatory approval for the order. Spring currently operates eight A320s on a network covering some 30 cities across the country. It expects its fleet to number 30 by 2010 and increase to 100 by 2015, at which point half the fleet will be leased and half owned. "Owing to our fleet expansion plan, our … [Read more...] about CHINA: Spring eyes a fleet of 100 by 2015
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CHINA: China Southern sets up flight training base
China Southern Airlines announced the establishment of China Southern (Nanyang) Flight Training Base, the first such Chinese flight training centre in the country with its own flight training aircraft, airport facility and management organisation. The first aircraft introduced to the training base is a B737-300, a new plane in operation with China Southern. The training base is located at Nanyang Airport, China Southern's fully-owned and managed airport facility, located in China's Central … [Read more...] about CHINA: China Southern sets up flight training base
JAPAN: JAL flies back to profits in FY07
Japan Airlines Group announced an impressive earnings turnaround to a net profit of Â¥16.9 billion (US$162.1 million) for the fiscal year ended 31 March from a loss of Â¥16.2 billion a year earlier. Th e carrier cited a strategy of focusing on premium strategies on its international operation and route restructuring on its domestic network for the turnaround. International cargo revenue was down 1.2 per cent to Â¥188.2 billion year-on-year with an associated 3.1 per cent decrease in revenue … [Read more...] about JAPAN: JAL flies back to profits in FY07
SOUTH KOREA: Asiana has finalised order for B777-200ERs
Asiana Airlines has completed an order for two 777-200ERs (Extended Range) aircraft valued at US$438 million at list prices. The South Korean airline holds rights to substitute the larger 777-300ER which features increased payload and range capability, if needed, in the future. Asiana currently operates 40 Boeing airplanes including nine Boeing 777s. "The additional 777s are ideal for Asiana's future plans," said Rob Laird, vice president of sales for China and East Asia, Boeing … [Read more...] about SOUTH KOREA: Asiana has finalised order for B777-200ERs
SOUTH KOREA: Korean Air looking to further tap NA
Korean Air is eyeing opportunities to expand its market share in North America using Incheon as a gateway hub to China where it already serves 23 Chinese destinations. The carrier is also promoting Incheon as a gateway from the US to Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. Korean has eight A380s on order, which are slated for delivery beginning in 2010, and are destined for services to New York and Los Angeles. The carrier is also a launch customer for the 787 with 10 firm orders. This June it … [Read more...] about SOUTH KOREA: Korean Air looking to further tap NA
AUSTRALIA: Qantas Freight buys Oz trucking company
Qantas Freight Enterprises has signed an agreement to purchase Australian national trucking business Jets Transport Express (Jets), which specialises in interstate air freight movements. The acquisition of Jets will increase the breadth of Australian airline Qantas¡¯ air freight capability and improve the service for its air freight and cargo handling customer, according to Qantas Freight Enterprises executive general manager Grant Fenn. "Jets provides bonded interstate trucking … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Qantas Freight buys Oz trucking company
