JAPAN TO RAISE ENVIRONMENTAL TAX ON FUEL
A Japanese government tax panel, headed by finance minister Yoshihiko Noda, has confirmed it will raise levies on fuels as part of its environmental tax policy. Tax on petroleum will increase by 37% t...
A Japanese government tax panel, headed by finance minister Yoshihiko Noda, has confirmed it will raise levies on fuels as part of its environmental tax policy. Tax on petroleum will increase by 37% t...
Air Mauritius and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) have signed an exclusive agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul services of the fleet of PW127 engines. They are powering Air Mauritiu...
Airline stocks came under pressure in trading yesterday. Cathay Pacific Airways tumbled 7.2% to HK$22. The stock has been among the best performers in Hong Kong this year with a rise of more than 50%....
It has been revealed that Singapore Airlines will make changes to the layout of cabin classes on its A380s. Whilst economy passengers can currently take advantage of cheap fares in the aircraft’s uppe...
A trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue is being called a win for consumers. The approval for the national carrier and Virgin Blue will apply for three years, allowing the airl...
Jetstar, the budget unit of Qantas Airways, had made its first Singapore Melbourne flight, marking the beginning of its challenge to Singapore Airlines on long haul routes. Jetstar confirmed that it s...
Air India has been forced to ground four aircraft planes due to an inability to pay spares suppliers. The airline is also indebted to three airports, Kozhikode, Ahmedabad and Guwahati, which could imp...
Shares of Singapore Airlines fell by as much as 1.6% on Thursday trading after it announced it filled less space available on its aircraft for passengers and cargo in November. SIA’s load factor in No...
More than 30 airlines have been contacting Air New Zealand with requests to use its new "cuddle class" economy seats. Last month the airline announced the introduction in Skycouch economy seats on its...
Shares in Cathay Pacific Airways fell nearly 7% yesterday on the news from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that airline industry profits will fall next year in the face of slower...
China Postal Airlines has obtained official permission to launch direct cargo flights to Taiwan, with the first run set form December 21 from Fuzhou to Taoyuan, the Ministry of Transportation and Co...
The Board of Solomon Airlines has announced approval of a proposal to try to lease an Airbus A320-212 aircraft for its international and regional operations. The new lease has been arranged through...
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