September 10, 2020

• Japan's Peach Aviation said today it planned to resume international flying on October 25 with nonstop flights to Taipei Taoyuan from Osaka and Tokyo. The LCC will operate nine weekly services to Taipei Taoyuan – three from Osaka Kansai, three from Tokyo Haneda and three from Tokyo Narita. Peach has not flown internationally since March, when it suspended all 17 of its international routes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »

September 9, 2020

• Korean Air said today it had commenced flying a 777-300ER that had been reconfigured for cargo operations. The aircraft, which has had its business and economy class seats removed and replaced with standardised locks to secure cargo on the cabin floor, was flown to Ohio in the U.S. from Korea’s Seoul Incheon airport. KAL said the 777-300ER could now carry an additional 10.8 tons of cargo on top of the 22 tons of cargo capacity in the aircraft belly. Read More »

September 8, 2020

• Malaysia Airlines Berhad group CEO, Captain Izham Ismail, said yesterday there had been an "excellent appetite for domestic travel" since the easing of restriction of movement rules that began in June, - known in Malaysia as the recovery movement control order phase. "This positive development has translated to more than a 500% increase in our flight bookings domestically. Additionally, our tour operating arm, MHholidays has shown an upward trend with holiday packages sold more than 300% from our target," Captain Ismail said. Read More »

Setpember 7, 2020

• AirAsia X (AAX) told the Bursa Malaysia late last week it was reviewing a notice of claim from leasing company BOC Aviation against the low-cost carrier lodged in a United Kingdom court. The company said the claim alleged a breach of a leasing agreement covering four aircraft with an outstanding amount due of US$22,975,392.17. "The board of AAX is currently reviewing the documentations it had received in respect of the said claim, and will be seeking legal advice in relation to the said claim," AAX said in a statement. Read More »

International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general and CEO, Alexandre de Juniac, said this week governments were dragging their feet on the necessary work required to reopen borders and restore the public's confidence in air travel. Read More »

Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) said this week it would resume flights to three Japanese cities in September, as well as adding to its existing network. Read More »

Nok Air’s financial accounts, published this week, reported the Thai LCC had cut capacity by close to 80% in the three months to June 30, 2020 in response to COVID-19. Read More »

Virgin Australia (VA) creditors have overwhelmingly backed the proposed purchase of the airline by Bain Capital, administrators for the financially-struggling carrier Deloitte said today. Read More »

Thai Airways International (THAI) has opened a restaurant at its Bangkok head office serving the general public with food prepared by chefs from its catering unit.  Read More »