Aviation

Cebu Pacific releases travel advisory on extension of entry restrictions for foreign nationals from January 16 to 31, 2021

Mon, 01/18/2021 - 09:13

In compliance with IATF regulations, Filipinos who wish to proceed with their travel plans will be subjected to a mandatory 14-day quarantine at an accredited facility upon arrival in Manila.

Airport Association welcomes restoration of connectivity to Qatar

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 09:54

Aviation

According to the latest ACI World Air Traffic Forecasts (WATF), the total passenger volume in the Middle East will reach around 1.2 billion by 2040, representing an almost threefold increase from the 405 million passengers pre-COVID-19 in 2019.

Outperformed by 40%, Bamboo Airways achieved the highest on-time performance 2 consecutive years

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 09:16

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Bamboo Airways recorded an increase in the OTP rate despite the 40% increase in the number of flights, affirming tremendous efforts put out to maintain and promote blue-ribboned service as well as to expand operations.

FlyArystan carried 1.5 million passengers in 2020

Fri, 01/15/2021 - 09:03

Aviation

In 2020, FlyArystan increased the number of aircraft in its fleet from four Airbus A320s in January to seven aircraft in December.

ACI calls for fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory aviation taxes

Remedies to address the global tax imbalance proposed.

Aviation Thu, 10/08/2020 - 13:41
Cebu Pacific to raise USD500 million fresh capital

CEB ended 2019 with a strong balance sheet. Its net debt to equity ratio end of 1H 2020 is only 1.9x, still very low in the industry, thus allowing the carrier to raise more capital.

Aviation Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:28
Looming cash crisis threatens airlines

IATA estimates that despite cutting costs just over 50% during the second quarter, the industry went through $51 billion in cash as revenues fell almost 80% compared to the year-ago period.

Aviation Wed, 10/07/2020 - 11:56
Finnair flies to 51 destinations in Europe and Asia in the winter, increases destinations for summer 2021

From 25 October, 2020 to 31 March 2021, Finnair will serve 45 domestic and European destinations with reduced weekly frequencies on almost all routes.

Aviation Tue, 10/06/2020 - 15:00
ICAO upgrades registration system for aeronautical agreements

MONTREAL - ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu announced the official launch of ICAO’s new web-based registration system for aeronautical agreements and arrangements (WAGMAR).

“Countries have an obligation under the Chicago Convention to register their aeronautical agreements with ICAO so that these can be published,” Dr. Liu explained. “These can include air services and air transport agreements or arrangements for safety oversight responsibilities in the context of leasing or charter of aircraft.”

Associations Fri, 10/02/2020 - 13:02
Cebu Pacific launches new Philippine tourism campaign

As this campaign showcases the scenic spots, thrilling activities, and native delicacies each destination is known for, Juan Love will also shed light on all the local businesses and fellow Filipinos making all these possible.

Aviation Fri, 10/02/2020 - 12:22
Up to 46 million jobs at risk due to Covid-19 aviation downturn

Under normal circumstances, aviation and the tourism it facilitates supports 87.7 million jobs worldwide. Over 11 million jobs are within the sector itself, employed at airlines, airports, civil aerospace manufacturers and air traffic management.

Aviation Thu, 10/01/2020 - 13:12
Ancillary revenue provides rare good news for airlines

Sales from non-ticket sources in 2019 jump 20% for the top 10 airlines, while 2020 results show a la carte rates are holding.

Statistics & Trends Wed, 09/30/2020 - 14:11
Vietjet upgrades its Power Pass to cover all SkyBoss services

To celebrate the launch, the airline offers a special promotion with a discount of 50% for the first 50 purchases of the SkyBoss Power Pass.

Aviation Tue, 09/29/2020 - 15:53
Embraer E195s make Vietnam operational debut with Bamboo Airways

ΣINGAPORE – Two Embraer E195s have commenced operations in Vietnam with Bamboo Airways, offering the first jet service to Con Dao from Hanoi, Vinh and Hai Phong. Con Dao Island and the surrounding National Park is an area of outstanding natural beauty 1400km (760nm) from the capital Hanoi, off the southern coast of Vietnam. The popular tourist destination, featuring an archipelago of 16 islands, is currently only served by turboprop aircraft due to its short runway, light pavement, and lack of fuel provision.

Aviation Tue, 09/29/2020 - 10:50