Mainboard-listed SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) announced that it has, together with its joint venture partners Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) TBK (GA) and Royal Brunei Airlines Sdn Bhd (RBA), collectively the Existing Shareholders, entered into an agreement with Hong Kong Airlines Ltd (HKA) for HKA to subscribe for new shares in Pan Asia Pacific Aviation Services Limited (PAPAS). HKA is a full-service carrier based in Hong Kong and currently … [Read more...] about SIAEC welcomes Hong Kong Airlines
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Hong Kong Airlines signs AOG with B&H Worldwide
B&H Worldwide has signed an AOG and time critical freight services contract with Hong Kong Airlines, which will see them provide a range of time critical solutions to the Special Administrative Region's regional carrier which serves more than 35 destinations across Asia and the Pacific. The new contract which is effective immediately will be controlled by B&H from its 24/7 365 Hong Kong facility and in particular manage freight import and Customs clearances for Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines signs AOG with B&H Worldwide
Hong Kong Airlines move cargo operations to AAT
In March 2017, it was announced that Hong Kong Airlines and its cargo subsidiary Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier will be moving their cargo operations to Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT). The move was finally completed on 8th November 2017 and the cargo for both airlines are now handled by AAT. Hong Kong Airlines was established in 2006 and is based in Hong Kong. Its network has expanded rapidly over the years to more than 40 destinations in the Asia Pacific region. In 2017, Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines move cargo operations to AAT
Hong Kong Airlines appoints chief marketing officer
Hong Kong Airlines announced the appointment of global branding expert George Liu as chief marketing officer (CMO). Heading up Hong Kong Airlines' branding and customer experience department, Liu's role will be instrumental in leading the airline's branding, marketing, communications, and customer experience in line with the overall company transition and business expansion from a regional airline to an international carrier. Liu brings to the position over 25 years of solid … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines appoints chief marketing officer
Hong Kong Airlines confirms order for 9 more A330s
Hong Kong Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for nine additional A330-300 aircraft. The aircraft will be operated across the carrier’s Asia network and beyond. "Today's announcement underscores our plan to operate an extensive regional network in Asia," said Zhang Kui, president, Hong Kong Airlines. "The A330’s flexibility also allows us to further deploy these aircraft to some long haul routes in the future, and we are going to operate the all-new A350 XWB in 2017 which will open a … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines confirms order for 9 more A330s
Jetstar Hong Kong’s application rejected
Qantas Airways' hopes of launching a new low-cost carrier in Hong Kong have been quashed as the territory’s Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) rejected the application from Qantas to start a new budget airline – Jetstar Hong Kong – on the basis that the ultimate control of the airline would be in Australia and mainland China. Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines have been strenuously objecting to Jetstar's application and a public inquiry on … [Read more...] about Jetstar Hong Kong’s application rejected