Vietnam Airlines Board Approves Share Issuance, Names New CEO
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The board of Vietnam Airlines has approved a proposal for the flag carrier to issue VND8 trillion ($346 million) worth of new shares to tide it over for 2021.
JAXA Collaborates With Yamato For Cargo EVTOL Design
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Japanese express delivery company Yamato Holdings is collaborating with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on design of a cargo pod for an electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aerial logistics system that the company plans to introduce early this decade.
AerCap, BOC Aviation Reveal Full-Year Figures For 2020
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Lessor BOC Aviation has reported a fairly stable year-on-year operational performance for 2020, while AerCap appeared to report a more significant drop in its full-year activity as COVID-19 took its toll.
Air New Zealand Expands Quarantine-Free Flights To Australia
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Air New Zealand has expanded the number of quarantine-free routes it flies to Australia, although airlines are still waiting for a two-way bubble to emerge before a significant rebound in this market can occur.
South Korea’s T’Way Aims For Longer International Routes With A330s
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South Korean LCC T’Way Air has confirmed plans to add Airbus A330s to its fleet late in 2022, allowing it to extend its network reach.
Tata Boosts Airline Portfolio With Larger AirAsia India Stake
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The Tata group’s purchase of a larger holding in joint venture AirAsia India could help spur consolidation in the Indian airline industry as it rebounds from the COVID-19 crisis.
SilkAir Flies 737 MAX Back To Singapore Under Strict Conditions
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SilkAir removed its first Boeing 737-8 from deep storage in Alice Springs, Australia and flew the aircraft back to Singapore on Dec. 30, 2020.
South Korea Selects Town As UAM Test Site
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South Korea is to establish an urban air mobility (UAM) test site in the southern coastal town of Goheung under a national plan to commercialize air taxi services by 2025.
From Air New Zealand expanding quarantine-free flights to Australia to Tata boosting airline portfolio with larger AirAsia India stake, here's a roundup of the week’s news in Asia.
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