Orient Aviation Daily Digest May 31, 2022
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Regional airline association welcomes strong growth trend at Asia-Pacific carriers
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) director general, Subhas Menon, said there were encouraging signs for air travel in the region after passenger numbers rose by more than a third in April compared with a month earlier. Read More »
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Malaysia Airlines to operate two sustainable aviation fuel flights on Malaysia-Singapore route
Malaysia Airlines said a June 5 return passenger service between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore will be flown by a 737-800 partly powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Read More »
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Singapore Airlines opens upgraded lounges at Changi Terminal 3
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has drawn back the curtains at its upgraded premium passenger lounges in Changi Airport Terminal 3. Read More »
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Australia's Rex to close five destinations in its regional network
Regional Express (Rex) is withdrawing from five centres in eastern and southern Australia following the expiration of the Australian government's Regional Airline Network Support (RANS) scheme. Read More »
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Airport Authority Hong Kong extends fee and rental support package to July 31
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said relief measures for airlines and businesses at Hong Kong International Airport will be extended to July 31. Read More »
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Malaysia Airports Holdings more than halves losses in March quarter
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has reported a net loss of 104.8 million ringgit (US$24 million) for the three months to March 31 compared with a 221.3 million ringgit net loss in the same months in 2021. Read More »
People
Shareholders in PAL Holdings, the parent company of Philippine Airlines (PAL), have approved the appointment of Captain Stanley Ng as PAL president and chief operating officer. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today's briefs report news from Greater Bay Airlines and LSG Group. Read More »