Holiday seasons and a frenzy of online shopping have given Qantas a reason to celebrate. Qantas Freight is gearing up for a record Christmas season with domestic freight volumes up almost 75% on pre-COVID levels, as online shopping deliveries ramp up. Across December...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
STARLUX selects OEMServices for component support of A350 fleet
STARLUX has signed a multi-year agreement with OEMServices for comprehensive component support of its A350 fleet. Glenn Chai, CEO of STARLUX Airlines, said: “We are delighted to have this partnership with OEMServices to support our A350 widebody fleet. With the...
Sichuan Airlines select Viasat’s In-Fight Connectivity for Airbus fleet
Sichuan Airlines selected Viasat’s In-Fight Connectivity (IFC) technology and equipment for installation on its Airbus A320 family of aircraft. The Viasat terminal installed on the aircraft will connect to China Satcom's Ka-band satellite network and AeroSat Link's...
Hong Kong International Airport reports passenger surge in November as restrictions ease
In encouraging news for Hong Kong Aviation, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 1.05 million passengers in November 2022, representing a surge of 769.6%, or around 7.7 times, compared to the same month last year. The relaxation of inbound and outbound...
Indian airports to witness infusion of INR 980 billion over five years
Indian airports are about to witness massive expansion and revamp in the coming years with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other private Airport Developers targeting a capital outlay of INR 980bn. This investment will be made over a period of the next five...
ANA Cargo expands digital booking on WebCargo
ANA Cargo has partnered with WebCargo to provide the forwarders with real-time rates, capacity, and eBookings. As a part of the deal, forwarders will gain access to ANA Cargo's fleet of over 200 aircraft across many of ANA Cargo's 130+ routes spanning five continents....
Airlines continue to divert flights over fuel rationing problem at Auckland airport
Jet fuel shortages at Auckland Airport continue to cause disruption to international flights, with rationing expected to continue until Sunday December 18, 2022. The next scheduled shipment of jet fuel arrived at Marsden Point earlier this week but was not expected to...
EVA Air selects Allianz Partners as its global travel insurance providers
EVA Air has appointed Allianz Partners as its global provider of travel insurance products and services for Hong Kong and Singapore customers. As a part of the contract, customers will be offered travel insurance via multiple touch points, including the flight ticket...
Teleport raises growth capital of $50 million to induct new freighters
Teleport has raised new growth capital of $50 million from large institutional credit investors to extend its cross-border delivery capabilities in all key Southeast Asian markets. Teleport plans to use these funds to induct additional freighters, build critical hubs...
Chaos at Delhi, Bengaluru airports, passengers angry
The Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi has been witnessing utter chaos over the past week with the holiday rush and passenger footfalls heavier than usual. The government swung into action ordering decongestion measures and asking airlines to deploy...
Singapore Airlines extends cargo partnership with WFS in UK
Singapore Airlines has extended its cargo partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in the United Kingdom with a new contract for domestic trucking services connecting 18 regional offline airports with an access to WFS’ 600 road transport services per week. WFS...
GMR Hyderabad International Airport raises $11.5bn through Non-Convertible Debentures
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL), a subsidiary of GMR airports, India has raised funds through the issuance of 10-year listed, rated, redeemable, secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs) amounting to INR 11.5 bn on a private placement basis. The...