Aviation
Cathay Pacific first half profit down to HK$2.81bn
Cathay Pacific first half profit down to HK$2.81bn
Yet passenger revenue for the period surged 15.9% to HK$31.77bn.
Cathay Pacific adds 12 new Boeing aircrafts to fleet
The new airplanes amounting to HK$25.6bn at list price stressed the airline’s commitment to operate a modern and efficient fleet.
Proposed 3rd airport runway faces pollution woes
Study shows Hong Kong airport’s proposed runway may cause the level of nitrogen dioxide to go beyond the government’s limit.
HAECO’s profit up 25.7% to HK$425m
This is compared to last year's HK$338m.
DragonAir appoints Patrick Yeung as CEO
Yeung previously managed the operations of both Dragonair and Cathay Pacific in China.
Air China acquires 31% stake in Tibet Airlines
The acquisition was worth $13.5m.
United Airlines launches info app for iPad and iPhone
Customers also have option for mobile boarding pass currently available at more than 100 airports.
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair serve 2.27mn passengers in June
Despite 2.4% increase in passenger volume, the two airlines’ cargo and mail volume down 9.1%.
Cathay Pacific names Martin James Murray as Finance Director
The current Deputy Finance Director of Swire Pacific Limited will succeed James Edward Hughes-Hallett who will quit his post on Nov. 18.
Metrojet names Tan Siah-Joo as Corporate Development Director
Tan has over worked in the commercial aviation industry for 30 years, including his term in Singapore Airlines.
Air China passenger traffic up 9.4% in June
For the whole month, the carrier bought 268,000 tonnes of jet fuel a surge of 35% compared to last year.
Cathay Pacific launches new freighter service to Bangalore
The airline expects strong interest from China and Northeast Asian countries for shipments of computers, computer components, high-value electronic...
Star Alliance names Shenzhen Airlines as member carrier
Move is part of a long-term strategy to expand the Alliance’s network into China, providing the international traveller with more extensive options.
Wu and Law reappointed to Air Transport Licensing Authority
The Government announced the re-appointment of two incumbent members, Mr Albert Au Siu-cheung and Ms Elizabeth Law, to the Air Transport Licensing...
Metrojet names Wyn Li as Marketing and Client Relations Director
The company considers Li’s 20 years of marketing and sales experience in the aviation and hospitality industry an asset to its sustained business...
Hong Kong International Airport 2010 profit up 42%
The airport had 51.5 million passenger trips, 4.2 million tonnes of cargo volume and 316,000 flight movements last year.
Dragonair Youth Aviation Academy takes flight
The carrier set to provide opportunities to hone the younger generation’s skills in the field of aviation.
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