Aviation

Tiger’s losses amount to a depressing $21m in 1Q12

Tiger’s losses amount to a depressing $21m in 1Q12

It seems like FY12 won’t be a good year for Tiger, as the low-cost carrier’s passenger traffic has plunged 27%.

SIA gets go-ahead from ACCC

The Aussie dream draws closer with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission providing draft approval for SIA to fly into Virgin Territory.

SilkAir inaugurates Bandung services

The thrice-weekly flights are operated with the A319 aircraft, featuring both Business and Economy Class.

ST Aerospace opens US$78mn Xiamen engine facility

The facility receives first CFM56 engine from Xiamen Airlines.

Tiger Airways passengers increase 6% in September

But Tiger Airways Australia decline in passenger numbers due to reduced capacity and on a limited schedule relative to September 2010. 

Singapore Airlines denies report its budget long-haul carrier is ready for take-off in April

All other information mentioned by Straits Times like number of aircrafts planned to operate were also rebuffed.

SIA’s budget long-haul carrier ready for takeoff?

Other budget carriers may have reason to worry with operations reportedly starting in April. Singapore Airlines' low-fare long-haul carrier is said...

Airport logistics provider Pteris Global acquires AeroMobiles

The sale and purchase agreement was for the acquisition of 100% of the issued and paid-up capital of AeroMobiles.

Enough already!: SIA adds seats faster than they’re demanded

With 76.6% passenger load factor in August, the airline may continue to suffer drops if it doesn’t stop increasing capacity.

Tiger cries foul over Australian media report

The airline said a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation contained various inaccuracies.

SATS looking to sell UK food business

The company’s UK businesses, the Daniels Group and International Cuisine, account for 21% of its FY11 revenue.

Tiger Airways' Philippine operations put in question

A letter of complaint was filed against the airline before the Civil Aeronautics Board of the Philippines.

Qantas to heat up competition with Singapore Airlines

As Qantas is seeking to get a slice of the booming Asian aviation pie.

Tiger to face a tough market in Indonesia, says analyst

The airline’s progress in Indonesia is viewed positively but described as “just the start of an uphill battle”.

SilkAir launches flights to Koh Samui

This marks the airline’s third destination in Thailand, after Phuket and Chiang Mai.

Tiger Airways Singapore increases fleet to 20 aircraft

The airline is committed to increasing its total fleet size to 68 aircraft by December 2015.