Will Lee

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Hong Kong Aviation Industry Still Facing Severe Turbulence as August Stats Show Declining Numbers

September 20, 2019 Will Lee

The Hong Kong aviation industry is still reeling from protests that have gripped the city-state all summer. The former British colony is seeing the most critical crisis in decades as according to Hong Kong’s Financial

Planes

StarLux Airlines Prepares to Launch Operations in January

September 13, 2019 Will Lee

Taiwan’s newest carrier, StarLux Airlines, is aiming to commence service on Jan. 23, 2020, looking to confirmation from Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA). The airline proposed the cities of Macau, Penang, and De Nang to

Airports

Air New Zealand Pursues Second Airport in Auckland

September 6, 2019 Will Lee

Air New Zealand has suggested that Whenuapai Airport could be the site for a secondary airport for Auckland, the country’s largest city. Now a base for the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the airport was

Airports

London Stansted Aims For Long-Haul Expansion Despite Uncertain Future

August 31, 2019 Will Lee

While the future of the country and London Stansted’s expansion schemes remain unclear, the airport is optimistic for its future. The UK and European Union (EU) have not reached a Brexit agreement at the moment

News

Struggling Malaysia Airlines Receives New Capital Injection

August 23, 2019 Will Lee

State-owned Malaysia Airlines has received RM300 million ($71 million) of funding from the government. Earlier this year, the government already pumped RM500 million ($119 million) into the airline. In 2014, both the MH370 and MH17

News

Thai Airways Debuts New Strategies to Increase Revenue

August 17, 2019 Will Lee

Following the report of a huge loss in the second quarter, the state run Thai Airways has announced some new strategies. Earlier, Thai Airways reported a loss of $221 million for April to June, a

News

Cathay Pacific Remains Optimistic Despite Headwinds

August 11, 2019 Will Lee

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has announced a net profit of $171.8 million for the first half of 2019. According to the interim result, the passenger revenue increased by 5.6 percent, the capacity increased by 6.7

Airports

Philippines Transportation Department Confirms Addition of New Manila Airport

August 3, 2019 Will Lee

According to the Department of Transportation (DOTR) in the Philippines, the new international airport project is approved and will be built by San Miguel Holding Corporation (SMHC). The construction is set to commence at the

Routes

North Korea’s Air Koryo to Relaunch Macau Flights

July 27, 2019 Will Lee

After a 15 years hiatus, the state-owned carrier of one of the most secretive countries in the world, North Korea, will relaunch direct flights from its capital, Pyongyang to Macau, China. The airline will operate

Airports

Beijing Daxing Airport Set to Open in September

July 21, 2019 Will Lee

The new Beijing Daxing Airport conducted its first comprehensive rehearsal on Friday. According to CCTV, Chinese state media, the jumbo airport is set to begin operations on September 30. The Chinese capital owns Beijing Capital

Airlines

StarLux Airlines Receives Initial Route Approvals, Moves One Step Closer to Launch

July 12, 2019 Will Lee

Following years of preparation, StarLux Airlines, a brand new Taipei-based airline was granted permission to operate service to Japan and Thailand. Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) has approved 13 new routes, including to the Japanese

Airports

Singapore Airlines to Improve Changi Airport Lounges

July 5, 2019 Will Lee

Singapore Airlines has announced that it will invest more than $37 million to revamp its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold Lounges at Changi Airport in Terminal 3. The hospitality designers Hirsch Bedner Associates has been hired

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

China Airlines Begins Regional and Cargo Fleet Renewal with $2 Billion Order

June 28, 2019 Will Lee

China Airlines’ board of directors has approved the purchase of three Boeing 777 Freighters and 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The deal was publicized in a document from the Taiwanese Stock Exchange and the total cost

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Korean Air Expands 787 Dreamliner Fleet with Paris Air Show Order

June 21, 2019 Will Lee

Korean Air and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOI) for the airline to purchase 20 widebody aircraft. The deal included 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners split evenly between the Dash 9 and Dash 10

Airports

New Sydney Airport Inks Agreement with Top Australian Airlines

June 10, 2019 Will Lee

The new Western Sydney Airport, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the airlines to give their advice on the new airport which is expected to open in 2026.

News

Longest Qantas Route Could Be Launched in 2023

June 4, 2019 Will Lee

Australian carrier Qantas will confirm its longest route, Sydney to London, by the end of this year. Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas, revealed that the airline had asked both Boeing and Airbus to submit their

Airports

Sydney Airport Sees Softened Growth for First Quarter 2019

May 28, 2019 Will Lee

After a number of years of extraordinary growth in passenger volume, Sydney Airport is seeing subdued growth in passenger counts across the board. Earlier, the airport reported the figure from the first quarter of this

News

Far East Air Transport Cancels Flights as Aging Aircraft Exceed Flight Limits

May 23, 2019 Will Lee

Hundreds of passengers were left stranded throughout Southeast Asia last week as Taiwan’s Far East Air Transport abruptly canceled a significant number of flights. Flights to countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, China, Japan and

News

Air India Offers Hefty Discounts to Compete with Low-Cost Carriers on Domestic Routes

May 15, 2019 Will Lee

Air India announced that they will offer a 40 percent discount three hours before departure. The state-owned carrier said that customers can buy the discounted domestic tickets from all outlets which include Air India’s website,

News

Asiana Faces More Financial Tribulations, Cuts First Class Offering

May 10, 2019 Will Lee

South Korea-based Asiana has announced that it will stop offering first class service in September. Also, the beleaguered carrier will terminate service to the Indian city of New Delhi and the Russian city of Khabarovsk

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Articles by Will Lee

Hong Kong Aviation Industry Still Facing Severe Turbulence as August Stats Show Declining Numbers

StarLux Airlines Prepares to Launch Operations in January

Air New Zealand Pursues Second Airport in Auckland

London Stansted Aims For Long-Haul Expansion Despite Uncertain Future

Struggling Malaysia Airlines Receives New Capital Injection

Thai Airways Debuts New Strategies to Increase Revenue

Cathay Pacific Remains Optimistic Despite Headwinds

Philippines Transportation Department Confirms Addition of New Manila Airport

North Korea’s Air Koryo to Relaunch Macau Flights

Beijing Daxing Airport Set to Open in September

StarLux Airlines Receives Initial Route Approvals, Moves One Step Closer to Launch

Singapore Airlines to Improve Changi Airport Lounges

China Airlines Begins Regional and Cargo Fleet Renewal with $2 Billion Order

Korean Air Expands 787 Dreamliner Fleet with Paris Air Show Order

New Sydney Airport Inks Agreement with Top Australian Airlines

Longest Qantas Route Could Be Launched in 2023

Sydney Airport Sees Softened Growth for First Quarter 2019

Far East Air Transport Cancels Flights as Aging Aircraft Exceed Flight Limits

Air India Offers Hefty Discounts to Compete with Low-Cost Carriers on Domestic Routes

Asiana Faces More Financial Tribulations, Cuts First Class Offering

Hong Kong Aviation Industry Still Facing Severe Turbulence as August Stats Show Declining Numbers

Delta Experiences Troubles with Free WiFi

Virgin Goes Big With Airbus A350-1000 Launch, Talks Expansion at Heathrow

France Prepares to Lose Another Low-Cost Carrier as XL Airways Ceases Ticket Sales

SAS Scandinavian Airlines Debuts New Livery on Airbus A350 Aircraft