Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
May 13th 2025
Today’s briefs report news from All Nippon Airways, Bangkok Airways, Eve Holding, Plaza Premium Group, PTT Oil and Retail Business and SIA Engineering Group. Read More »
All Nippon Airways has introduced a new design for badges worn by its airport staff and cabin crew who have sign language proficiency. The pink badge features a heart shaped by two intersecting fingers. “The redesigned sign language badge emphasizes our dedication to inclusivity and accessibility for all our passengers,” ANA executive vice president of customer experience, Keiji Omae, said. “We recognize seamless communication is essential for fostering connection. This badge will enable our staff to connect more effectively with customers who rely on sign language.”
Bangkok Airways and PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company have signed a Letter of Intent to support the development of locally-produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Thailand.
Electric vertical takeoff and landing company, Eve Holding, has reported a net loss of US$48.8 million for the three months to March 31 up from a net loss of US$25.3 million in the same in 2024. The company said the increase was “primarily driven” by higher research and development costs.
Plaza Premium Group has opened its newest lounge in Taipei, at Songshan Airport. It is the hospitality group’s fifth lounge in Taiwan.
Aviation MRO services provider, SIA Engineering Group (SIAEC), has delivered a 44% increase in net profit, to S$139.6 million (US$107 million), for the 12 months to March 31 compared with a S$97.1 million profit in the previous year. Revenue was higher by 13.8% at S$1.2 billion, SIAEC said. “The MRO industry continues to see sustained demand,” SIAEC said. “The impact from higher tariffs on our business, if any, is currently limited.”
