Aviation
Tigerair to battle overcapacity, turbulent world economy in 2016
Tigerair to battle overcapacity, turbulent world economy in 2016
It may still see benefits from low fuel prices, though.
Tigerair’s net profit more than triples to $6.8m in Q3
Thanks to higher lease rental income.
Singapore Airlines launches flights to Canberra and Wellington
There will be flights four times a week.
SIA banks on surging West Asia and Africa load factors as Europe loads dip
It’s just a short-term dip, assured SIA.
SIA’s wings clipped by lacklustre European demand in December
The anticipated holiday boost didn’t help.
3 signs the Singapore airlines sector is underperforming
Singapore has the oldest fleet in Asia, to begin with.
SIA braces for turbulent 2016 as fuel hedging losses mount
Would losses tone down come 2017?
SilkAir well-ahead in short-haul as low-cost airlines languish in Singapore
LCC penetration in the city-state has stagnated.
Surging passenger growth prompt SIA group airlines to unveil bigger and better fleets in 2017
Its overall fleet will expand by 3%.
SIA’s product upgrades falter as airline competition heats up
It’s digging deep into its arsenal.
Jetstar Asia adds 29 services between 6 destinations, Singapore
It’s trying to meet Lunar New Year holiday demands.
Tigerair’s number of passengers inch up 0.4% to 470,000 in December
Capacity also slipped 1.4% to 1.02b ASK.
Singapore Airlines declares Tigerair offer unconditional
It also extended the offer closing date yet again.
SATS’ TFK poised for earnings boost as visitor arrivals improve
Visitors to Japan improved by 41% in November.
SIA flies into 2016 riding a triple treat of tailwinds
Fuel prices have finally shown semblances of stability.
SIA among 2016’s 20 safest airlines: survey
Several regional carriers didn’t do as well, though.
BOC Aviation continues plane buying spree with US$3b Airbus order
It will buy thirty A320 jets.
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