Aviation
Cathay Pacific to add 27 more aircraft to fleet
Cathay Pacific to add 27 more aircraft to fleet
The HK$51bn fleet expansion deal with Airbus S.A.S. and Boeing aims to make its fleet, advanced, highly efficient and environmentally friendly.
Airfreight will be one of the big drivers of Hong Kong's future success
Hong Kong is one of the key gateways to the Mainland and the airfreight market will be driven by what's happening in Mainland China.
Hong Kong will be among the fastest growing international freight markets from 2009 to 2014
Asia Pacific commanded about 45% of the global airfreight industry in 2010, said IATA.
Dragonair to increase flights to southern Taiwan city and Mainland China
The number of flights to the southern Taiwan city will rise from 32 per week to 42.
Dragonair boosts flights to Kaohsiung and 5 China cities
The airline capitalizes on escalating demand to and from Mainland China and Taiwan since last year.
Cathay Pacific backs Hong Kong budget strategy
The airline also affirms the Financial Secretary’s commitment to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a transport hub, particularly for Mainland China.
Antony Nigel Tyler quits as Executive Director of Swire Pacific
Tyler has been recommended by the IATA Board of Governors to be appointed Director General and CEO.
Fuel surcharge for short-haul flights up 15%
The new maximum surcharge will be $165 for short-haul flights and $747 long-haul flights.
Hong Kong airport passengers up 10% in January 2011
Passenger traffic at Hong Kong International Airport grew to 4.3 million in January.
Tiger Airways and South East Asian Airlines to start new daily flights between HK and Manila
The new route will offer low fares to tourists, business travellers and Filipinos working abroad on the important link between the Philippines and...
Hong Kong airport named world's best for fifth consecutive year
Hong Kong International Airport also came third in both the Asia-Pacific region and overall categories.
IATA calls for a third runway in Hong Kong
The body appeals to the government for protection of Hong Kong’s connectivity by beefing up airport capacity.
Cathay Pacific to increase flights to Milan
Routes to Paris, Jakarta, Surabaya, Penang, Bangkok and Delhi are also enhanced.
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair passenger load factor down 2.5% in January 2011
The two airlines carried a total of 2,243,788 passengers in January, up 6.8% on the same month in 2010.
Dragonair workforce expansion underway
A walk-in interview session is being offered by Dragonair to look for new qualified cabin crew.
Cathay Pacific appeals European Commission’s antitrust decision
Appeal follows another one filed by the airline in the Seoul High Court challenging a similar decision by the Korean Fair Trade Commission.
Cathay Pacific names Ivan Chu director and COO
Chu's appointment is part the airlines senior management move after CEO Tony Tyler will resign on 31 March.
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