China Eastern Airlines Raising Funds For Fleet Expansion
China Eastern Airlines is looking to raise billions for 38 new aircraft, including Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) ARJ21s and C919s. The airline says in a Shanghai stock exchange filing that it is planning to raise up to 15…
Malaysia’s Malindo To Add 737s Following Rebranding
Updated story with regards to specific 737 variants Malaysian carrier Malindo, which is rebranding as Batik Air, plans to expand its 737 fleet but has no plans to add more ATRs. Malindo’s spokesman tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific most of its Boeing…
Embraer Sees Opportunity To Sell E2 To Asian Low-Cost Carriers
Embraer sees opportunities for the regional jet market to develop in Asia Pacific as countries recover, citing how the pandemic has changed the market dynamics. Raul Villaron, vice president Asia Pacific for Embraer Commercial Aviation, tells Smart Aviation Asia Pacific…
Embraer Sees Asia Pacific As A Big Market For Its New Passenger-To-Freighter Program
Embraer, which appears set to make Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) its launch customer for the Embraer E-Jet passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion program, sees huge market potential for the freighter in Asia Pacific. Embraer says in a statement that it has reached…
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways Interested In New Aircraft
Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways has confirmed it is evaluating new aircraft as part of ongoing efforts to maintain a modern fleet. The carrier says in a statement yesterday that its executives attended Airbus’ A220-300 demonstration flight at Hanoi’s Noi Bai…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Thai Lion Air Taking Cautious Approach To Restoring Capacity
Note: Thai language version of article is lower down หมายเหตุ: บทความภาษาไทยอยู่ด้านล่าง Thai Lion Air (TLA) is in no rush to actively restore services and resume vigorous growth, even though there is now rising demand for air travel with the easing…
