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AAX orders 150 Airbus aircraft worth RM74bil

AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has ordered 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft worth about US$19bil (RM74bil) to tap high-growth thin markets while adding more flights on its established trunk routes.

Airlines push for higher fare cap as fuel costs rise

Domestic airlines have urged the government to raise the ceiling on economy-class airfares, citing surging fuel costs and a weakening rupiah that are squeezing margins and threatening connectivity.

Emirates airline posts record net profit despite war impact 

DUBAI: Emirates airline on Thursday posted a record full-year net profit despite the impact of the Iran war, as the carrier cited strong travel demand throughout most of the period.

Airbus A220 deal will cost US$19bil -Fernandes

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Bhd's order for 150 A220 jets will cost the airline around US$19 billion, its advisor Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said.

Supply chain, certification issues delay SIA luxury seat upgrades

Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) has postponed the introduction of upgraded first and business class seats on its Airbus SE A350-900 fleet, setting it back in efforts to keep pace with rivals competing to be the world's best airline.  

Dubai Airport passenger traffic drops by 66%

DUBAI: Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest international hub, reports a 66% drop in passenger numbers in March as the United States and Israeli war on Iran severely disrupts air traffic across the Middle East.

Malaysia must capitalise on West Asia crisis, says Fernandes 

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia should seize the ongoing West Asia crisis as an opportunity to rethink its economic model and enhance its long-term growth, says Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Fernandes urges Malaysia to capitalise on West Asia crisis, rethink economic model

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia should seize the ongoing West Asia crisis as an opportunity to rethink its economic model and enhance long-term growth, said Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Air India CEO hunt narrows further

NEW DELHI: Singapore Airlines executive Vinod Kannan and Air India's commercial head Nipun Aggarwal are the two frontrunners to become the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Air India, two sources say.

This airline offers bunk beds for its long-haul flights, but they come with rules

This airline offers bunk beds for long-haul flights, but they come with rules